Notes from the synod office

By the Rev. Ron Hoyum, assistant to the bishop

This past week I received a phone call from a pastor who was concerned about terminating an employee at his church. He was worried that they treat the employee fairly but also avoid any legal issues that might arise subsequent to the termination.
While we were on the phone together I directed him to the general counsel’s webpage on the church wide website (elca.org) And there it was:
A section entitled “Questions about Employees and Volunteers.” It covered everything you needed to consider in the employment process.