First Call Resource
Sent by the crucified and Risen Jesus to:
- Make Disciples
- Equip Leaders
- Strengthen Parishes
- Launch New Communities
for the Renewal of Northwestern Ohio and the World
Welcome note from the Bishop

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Guidelines & Templates for Ordination & Installation

Ordination Resources
- Ordination Ministers Word Sacrament
- Ordination Ministers Word Service
- Sample Ordination Bulletin – Gutman
Installation Resources
Conferences, Deans & Parishes
Conferences
- Central
- Eastern
- Maumee Valley
- North Central
- Southeast
- Southwest
- Toledo Area
Conference Deans
- Central –
- Eastern –
- Maumee Valley – Paul Reichert
- North Central –
- Southeast –
- Southwest –
- Toledo Area –
Conference Parishes
- Central – Download List (PDF)
- Eastern – Download List (PDF)
- Maumee Valley – Download List (PDF)
- North Central – Download List (PDF)
- Southeast – Download List (PDF)
- Southwest – Download List (PDF)
- Toledo Area – Download List (PDF)
Resources
First Call Resources
- Ministers License – State of Ohio
- Pastor Expectations
- Synod Staff
- Theological Covenant
Well-Being
Financial Resources
The Yearly Bible Study
Map of the Synod
Welcome to the Northwestern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
We are 160 parishes journeying together: strengthening, challenging and supporting one another as God leads us in living God’s mission with each other and the world