Call for Nominations

The Nominating Committee of the Southwest California Synod invites members of synod congregations to prayerfully consider if God is calling them to serve on Synod Council or on a Synod Committee. Elections to fill these positions will take place at the 2019 Synod Assembly, taking place May 30 - June 1 on the campus of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. Descriptions of the duties of each open position are attached. If you are considering serving on the Synod Council, please read the Synod Council Conflict of Interest Policy here .

We are looking for candidates who have a desire to share their experience, knowledge and passion as leaders in the synod. We need good listeners, critical thinkers, folks with an openness to the Spirit, and a willingness to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns.

The Constitution of the Southwest California Synod states that "no more than four members of the Synod Council, with the exception of the Bishop, may be from the same Conference." Because of the current demographic composition of the Synod Council, no members of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Conference may be nominated.

Any congregational member in good standing may be nominated and, if elected, serve on the Consultation and Discipline Committees, regardless of their home Conference.

Candidates can self-nominate for open positions by completing the online nomination form, linked here and below . The online form can also be used to nominate candidates.

Please note that nomination forms for all other positions must be received in the synod office no later than May 1, 2019 . Those who wish to be considered for open positions who have not turned in their form by that date must be nominated from the Synod Assembly floor. 

The following committee positions are open: 

Endowment Committee Member-at-Large

Consultation Committee

Discipline Committee

The following council positions are open:

Synod Council Secretary

Synod Council Treasurer

Synod Council Member-at-Large (one open position)
This position must be filled by a female clergy person

If you are interested in serving as a Conference Representative, contact your Conference Dean. Conference Representatives are elected at Spring Conference Assemblies and confirmed at Synod Assembly.

Conference Representatives

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