What are the policy documents that must be changed?
The relevant policies are spelled out in several documents of this church that guide candidacy, call, and discipline. They are “Vision and Expectations” for each of the rosters, “Guidelines and Definitions for Discipline,” the “Candidacy Manual,” and the “Manual of Policies for Management of the Rosters.” These documents will be revised as directed by the Churchwide Assembly and approved as appropriate by the ELCA Church Council. The revisions need to be consistent with the governing documents of this church. In addition, other guidelines may need to be developed.
