Call process is one of the primary reasons synods exist. While our process seems a bit daunting with four booklets and 130+ pages, it’s really not that complicated if you follow the instructions. We’re glad to have lowered the average call process length from 17 to 11 months compared to five years ago. Sure, there’s a lot of humanity involved on the part of candidates, congregations, and synod staff, but we firmly believe that the Holy Spirit guides this process!