Nominations

Called to Serve

Nominations are Open

Each of us is called through baptism to join God’s work in the world—to listen deeply, love boldly, and serve where our gifts meet the world’s needs. One way to live out that call is through leadership in the wider church. The Nebraska Synod is now receiving nominations for Synod Council and committees, and we invite you to consider where the Spirit might be nudging you—or someone you know—to serve. Maybe it’s time to bring your voice, your experience, and your faith to the table where decisions are made and vision is shaped. You can nominate yourself or someone whose gifts you’ve witnessed making a difference in your congregation or community.

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Nominations are Open for the Following Positions

1 lay or rostered, any gender

 

4 lay or rostered, any gender (1, maybe 2, willing to serve 2nd term)

2 lay & 5 rostered, any gender (2 rostered willing to serve 2nd term)

 

1 lay, any gender; OR 2 lay & 1 rostered, any gender

 

2 lay and 2 rostered

Lay or rostered from these clusters:

  • Fremont Area (1 could serve 2nd term)
  • Homestead
  • Lewis & Clark
  • Lincoln Area
  • Metro East
  • Metro West (1 [or 2] could serve 2nd term)
  • Northeast
  • Panhandle (1 could serve 2nd term; however, 1 continuing on the committee from this cluster)
  • Pony Express
  • Prairie
  • Rolling Hills (1 could serve 2nd term)
  • Seed Planters
  • Tumbleweed
  • Two Rivers
  • 1 male/nonbinary lay person from Northeast Cluster
  • 1 female/nonbinary lay person from Homestead Cluster
  • 1 male/nonbinary lay person from Metro East Cluster
  • 1 male/nonbinary lay person from Tumbleweed Cluster
  • 1 youth (age 13-17 or going into 10th-12th grades, any gender)
  • 2 lay and 1 clergy At Large members (from underrepresented populations (persons of color or language other than English; LGBTQIA+)

1 lay, any gender

Download the Job Description: Vice President of the Nebraska Synod

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Synod Committee Descriptions

Consultation Committee

Requirements:

  • Voting Member of a Nebraska Synod Congregation
  • 6 Year Term
  • No Consecutive ReElection
  • Elected by Synod Assembly

Functions:

  • Serves when there is a disagreement between or among congregations on a substantive issue that cannot be resolved by the parties involved
  • Works together as a committee to undertake efforts for find an appropriate solution

Committee on Discipline

Requirements:

  • Voting Member of a Nebraska Synod Congregation
  • 6 Year Term
  • No Consecutive ReElection
  • Elected by Synod Assembly

Functions:

  • Members are available to work with the Bishop/Synod Council when there are issues involving disciplinary proceedings

Audit Committee

Requirements:

  • Voting Member of a Nebraska Synod Congregation
  • 3 Year Term
  • May Be Re-Elected
  • Elected by Synod Council

Functions:

  • Responsible for assisting the Synod Council in fulfilling its general oversight of the synod’s accounting, financial reporting, internal control systems, and external audit processes as provided in †S15.31.

Budget & Finance Committee

Requirements:

  • Voting Member of a Nebraska Synod Congregation
  • 4 Year Term
  • Can serve 2 consecutive terms
  • Elected by Synod Assembly

Functions:

  • Prepares and presents a comprehensive budget to the Synod Council, in consultation with the Bishop, for its consideration and presentation to the Synod Assembly.
  • In the preparation of the budget the committee consults with committee and task force chairpersons as well as the chief executive officers of related institutions
  • Reviews the finances of the synod during the fiscal year as needed or as requested by the bishop or Synod Council.

Candidacy Committee

Requirements:

  • Voting Member of a Nebraska Synod Congregation
  • 6 Year Term
  • May Be Re-Elected
  • Elected by Synod Council

Functions:

  • Register, supervise, endorse, and approve candidates for ministry in accordance with provisions set by the ELCA
  • Disburse grants and scholarships for candidacy students

Nominating Committee

Requirements:

  • Voting Member of a Nebraska Synod Congregation
  • 3 Year Term
  • Can Serve 2 Consecutive Terms
  • Elected by Synod Assembly

Functions:

  • Work with synod staff to secure nominees for Synod Assembly and Synod Council elections.
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