Concentrated Impact Application

This grant requires that you commit to compensating rostered ministers at the level of the 2027 guidelines as adopted by Synod Assembly. This information can be found at: swpasynod.org/deacons or swpasynod.org/pastors

Alternatively, if your rostered minister and congregation are already in a different relationship regarding salary, please explain this below.
Name of Sponsored Plan Member 1

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
2026 Defined Compensation
Sponsored Plan Member 1
2027 Defined Compensation
Sponsored Plan Member 1
Alternate Salary Arrangement Explanation
Sponsored Plan Member 1
This grant requires that you commit to keeping sponsored plan members and families at the same level of benefit for 2027 that they had in 2026.

Some exceptions may be accepted. For example, if family structure has changed, children have aged out of the plan, the sponsored plan member or a spouse has joined Medicare, divorce, death of a family member, etc. If there is a change, please explain below
Explanation of Benefit Level Change
Sponsored Plan Member 1
2026 Health Plan
Sponsored Plan Member 1
2026 Annual Benefits Cost (not to include disability, life insurance, pension, salary or housing)
Sponsored Plan Member 1
2027 Health Plan
Sponsored Plan Member 1
2027 Annual Benefits Cost (not to include disability, life insurance, pension, salary or housing)
Sponsored Plan Member 1
Projected Health Benefit Increase for 2027
Sponsored Plan Member 1

This grant requires that you commit to compensating rostered ministers at the level of the 2027 guidelines as adopted by Synod Assembly. This information can be found at: swpasynod.org/deacons or swpasynod.org/pastors

Alternatively, if your rostered minister and congregation are already in a different relationship regarding salary, please explain this below.
Name of Sponsored Plan Member 2

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
2026 Defined Compensation
Sponsored Plan Member 2
2027 Defined Compensation
Sponsored Plan Member 2
Alternate Salary Arrangement Explanation
Sponsored Plan Member 2
This grant requires that you commit to keeping sponsored plan members and families at the same level of benefit for 2027 that they had in 2026.

Some exceptions may be accepted. For example, if family structure has changed, children have aged out of the plan, the sponsored plan member or a spouse has joined Medicare, divorce, death of a family member, etc. If there is a change, please explain below
Explanation of Benefit Level Change
Sponsored Plan Member 2
2026 Health Plan
Sponsored Plan Member 2
2026 Annual Benefits Cost (not to include disability, life insurance, pension, salary or housing)
Sponsored Plan Member 2
2027 Health Plan
Sponsored Plan Member 2
2027 Annual Benefits Cost (not to include disability, life insurance, pension, salary or housing)
Sponsored Plan Member 2
Projected Health Benefit Increase for 2027
Sponsored Plan Member 2

Requested Grant Amount
Up to 50% of the Health Benefit Increase for 2027
2026 Mission Support Pledge or Projected Amount
(if your ministry site is a congregation)
Are you currently engaged in any synod stewardship program or using a synod or ELCA stewardship resource? If so, please describe:
(if your ministry site is a congregation)
This Application Has the Support of Our Congregation Council / Board of Directors
Please List Your Leaders and Contact Information
Pastor

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
President

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Vice President

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Secretary

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Treasurer

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

At the 2026 Synod Assembly, we established a select committee on "Healthcare Affordability as it Relates to Congregational and Ministry Vitality."

The committee was charged with exploring and sharing options and resources that may help congregations navigate healthcare costs. While the committee is still gathering and determining how they will go about their work, this is an opportunity to share how rising healthcare costs are affecting your congregation and ministries.
What would you like to share with the committee about what this increase means for your ministry?
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