Self-Assessment Tools. And behavioral health center doesn’t accept any responsibility for decisions made based upon the use of these self-assessment screenings. Counseling; Undergraduate Services; Parent's Guide. Nebraska is a member of the Concordia University System of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Active Shooter Response Plans The LCMS Church Information Center has received inquiries regarding plans for responding to active shooters in the context of the church shooting in Texas. The LCMS Security Officer has provided the following online resources:. The Synod recommends that congregations work with their local law enforcement to put a plan into place that works for the congregation and for the local agency.
Constitution and Bylaws The Congregational Constitution and Bylaws Guidelines provide resources for congregations to develop such documents. Financial Matters 2018 Tax Reform The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act recently approved by Congress and signed into law by President Trump will undoubtedly impact nearly every individual and business taxpayer on an historical level not seen in over 30 years. Most provisions were made effective starting in 2018. Many of the changes to the Internal Revenue Code are temporary, calling for them to expire at the end of 2025. This decision was made in order to keep the bill within budgetary parameters, but with no guarantees that a future Congress would extend them.
The following list highlights changes of interest to religious employers and employees. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Inc., including Mission Central (in Mapleton, Iowa), is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. A contribution designated (restricted) for a specific purpose when accepted, will be used only to fund expenses related to that purpose.
Occasionally, we may receive more in contributions for a particular purpose than can be wisely applied to it in the foreseeable future or the purpose may cease to be feasible. In these situations, the LCMS will make reasonable attempts to contact contributors to apply their contribution differently.
If a contributor cannot be contacted, the LCMS will use the gift to meet a similar pressing need that most closely matches the contributor's original intent. Consistent with Synod Board policy, no more than 12 percent of a charitable contribution may be applied to administering gifts and communicating with contributors. Contributions received and accepted by the LCMS are deemed to be in agreement with this statement. Our Tax Identification Number is: © 2003 – 2010 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. All Rights Reserved.
CMIF - Commissioned Minister Information Form The CMIF is used by schools/congregations when filling teacher and other commissioned minister positions. Rostered workers should update their CMIF annually. The CMIF system takes the information entered into the Church Worker Update (CWU) system and gives Districts and individuals the ability to search for individuals to fill Called positions. The Church Worker Update (CWU) system serves as the single, centralized location for all Rostered church workers to review and update their personal and professional information. Doxology Grant Application The DOXOLOGY program shepherds and renews pastors, providing them with advanced skills to provide transformative spiritual care and Christian counsel to the people entrusted to their care. At the same time, DOXOLOGY improves the life and mission of the church by training lay leaders to better grasp their essential role in supporting the pastoral office and helping to build a positive sense of identity and mission throughout the congregation. DOXOLOGY also provides assistance for the pastor’s wife, to encourage her in her unique vocation.
Contact, 414-292-0743, in the President’s office for an application.