Congregational commitment form 2009
Congregation's mission and ministry 2009-10 commitment form for District and Synod. 
Vicar application and instructions
If your congregation will be applying for a vicar please go to
mns.lcms.org/cop.html to download the vicarage application program and instructions. Completed applications must be sent to the District president’s office for processing.
Pastor Self Evaluation Tool (SET)
All pastors are encouraged to update their Self Evaluation Tool (SET)
every four years. If you need to update your SET, visit
mns.lcms.org/cop.html. Once updated, please e-mail a copy to
Karen Hauser and send a hard copy with your signature to the District president's office. If you need to update your Personal Information Form (PIF) please contact Karen by
e-mail or phone (800) 793-3678.
Pastor Self Evaluation Tool (SET)
All pastors are encouraged to update their
Self Evaluation Tool (SET) every four years. If you need to update your SET, visit
mns.lcms.org/cop.html. Once updated, please e-mail a copy to
Karen Hauser and send a hard copy with your signature to the District president's office. If you need to update your Personal Information Form (PIF) please contact Karen by
e-mail or phone (800) 798-3678.
"Luther on stewardship," Rev. Tim Maschke presentation
"A Lofty Christian Work: Luther on Stewardship" handout, presentation by Rev. Tim Maschke 9/30/08.
Articles of incorporation and bylaws
South Wisconsin District bylaws updated 7/19/06.
LCEF 2008 outreach, stewardship event grants
Fifteen Lutheran Church Extension Fund outreach event grants available to South Wisconsin District organizations in 2008. Each grant is worth up to $1,000. LCEF is a nonprofit ministry of the LCMS whose fiscal year end operating results are put back into mission and ministry. All South Wisconsin District congregations, schools, and ministry organizations are eligible. The application deadline is March 15, 2008.
Student aid application guidelines
Mandatory reporting of child abuse
A 2004 Wisconsin law requires clergy to report suspected cases of child sexual abuse.
Step by step through a church building program
"Step by step through a church building program" (Microsoft Word). This document, prepared by the SWD building committee, is designed to serve as a resource and guide for congregations planning to build new facilities or add on to existing facilities.
Congregational personnel manual
Congregational Personnel Manual 2003 employee handbook section (Microsoft Word)