Register today for the 2019 Bishop's Theological Convocation!

Theme: Proclaiming the Gospel in worship--It’s about Jesus! with guest speaker, The Rev. Kevin Strickland, Executive for Worship for the ELCA. This convocation is for rostered ministers of the Southern Ohio Synod.

God is calling your congregation to the ‘life that really is life!’

Answer that call by being a part of the Southern Ohio Synod’s ‘The Collaborative’! Click on this story to learn how your congregation can have vital and life-giving ministries!

Reminder! If you're 'on leave from call' you MUST submit your request to the SOS Bishop annually BEFORE your on leave from call anniversary.

All on leave from call status' are granted by the Synod Council, after approval by the Bishop, on an annual basis. 

If you do not submit your request to continue your on leave from call status, you may be removed from the ELCA roster.

Ministers of Word and Sacrament may refer to section 7.31.06 and Ministers of Word and Service may refer to section 7.61.06 in the Manual of Policies and Procedures for Management of the Rosters of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Join us for 'The Addiction Crisis: A Catholic and Lutheran Response' special training session Feb 19 2019

Guest Speakers: Sis Wenger, NACoA & Fr. Mark Hushen, Ashley Addiction Treatment. Registration fee is $20 per person and includes materials and lunch (provided by Fresh Box). Deadline for registration extended to February 1!

Make sure to download the bulletin insert to share with your congregation! Addiction Crisis Workshop Bulletin Insert 2019

Proven stewardship development opportunity available to SOS congregations-Join us live or via the web on February 20

GSB FundRaising’s Stewardship for All Seasons has a proven track record in helping congregations grow giving. Our SOS congregations that signed up during assembly are already seeing promising results. Find out more on February 20!

Discernment and prayer process for upcoming assembly-All encouraged to participate!

The Southern Ohio Synod invites you to discernment and prayer as we prepare for the 2019 Synod Assembly at Wittenberg University in Springfield.

Reminder! IRS business mileage rate increased in 2019

If you're paying business mileage for a supply preacher, employee, or anyone else, please note the increase set by the IRS for 2019.

International Women's Day is coming March 8: What your congregation can do to observe this important day

Every March 8, people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day. Here are some resources for your congregation that lift up this special day.

ELCA annual report time! Don't wait to get these important reports completed.

It is that time of year--when the annual reports for all rostered ministers should be submitted, as well as Form A and C parochial reports for congregations. We did much better last year getting the reports done and in, but we still have a way to go! Let's shoot for 100% participation!

Anti-Human Trafficking Month coming to an end, but the need for awareness and action doesn't!

How can each of us be a beacon of light in this weary world and shine a light on the injustice of human trafficking?