Pulpit Supply

In times of pastoral vacancy or whenever regular ordained leadership is not available, the WV-WMD Synod attempts to ensure that congregations of the synod are provided with capable and authorized worship leadership. To this end, the synod maintains a list of ordained clergy and lay worship leaders who may be available to "supply."

Bishop's Lay Worship Leaders are equipped through the synod's training program and authorized by the Bishop for service in the territory of synod. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please speak to your Pastor.

If you are in need of worship leadership, please make arrangements directly with the individuals listed below.

Supply Compensation Guidelines
The WV-WMD Synod sets the compensation schedule for pulpit supply.
As of 5 January 2007:

1 service -- $100.00
2 services on the same day -- $125.00
3 services on the same day -- $150.00
Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate of 50 cents per mile.

Sacramental services
Holy Communion and Baptism must be conducted by an ordained person on the roster of the ELCA unless written permission is granted by the Bishop. Both the Bishop's Lay Worship Leaders and the Ordained Clergy may preside over services where the Sacraments are not celebrated.

Note to supply pastors and presiders:
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