Synod Staff Preaching Requests

Preaching requests may be made by emailing the synod office at ecsw@ecsw.org.

Expectations of the Congregation:

• Synod staff members should not be paid for supply preaching or mileage. They are available at no cost to your congregation although a gift may be made to the synod.

• All worship materials including preaching texts, worship liturgies, and bulletins should be provided to the staff member preaching no later than two weeks in advance of the preaching date. The worship materials should include all parts of the service and make clear which parts of the service the synod staff member is responsible for leading.

• A printed copy of the worship service will be prepared and printed by the host congregation in a binder and available on site prior to the start of worship.

• Please provide the name and phone number of contact person (other than the pastor) who will have their cell phone on and be on the lookout for the synod staff person on the day of the visit/event. This person can provide directions if staff members get lost, be the person they call if they get sick or hit a deer, greet them when they arrive and provide help and hospitality for synod staff as guests and newcomers to your congregation and area.

Other Considerations:

• Synod staff may need to adjust to be available virtually or may send a manuscript of sermon to be shared if they are ill or it is not safe for them to travel due to weather. 

• Synod staff and bishop’s calendars are typically scheduling out at least six months in advance.

additional Preaching Resources

A Sermon for Every Sunday is an online preaching resource that provides video sermons from well respected and vetted preachers. You can learn more here.