Rostered and Lay  Professional Evaluations The Northern Illinois Synod provides mutual ministry support for all synod pastors, associates in ministry, and diaconal ministers. Click on the links below to view the guidelines and worksheets. The Mutual Ministry Subcommittee of the NIS Ministry Support Committee recommends the book "Pastor And People: Making Mutual Ministry Work" published by Augsburg Fortress as part of the Congregational Leader Series. Further information about rostered and lay benefits may be obtained through the ELCA Board of Pensions at http://www.elcabop.org. Mutual Ministry Committee Guidelines Ideas for Staff Congregational Appreciation Staff Evaluation Professional Evaluation #1 Assessment of Staff and Congregational Ministry Professional Evaluation #2 Pastoral Review Professional Evaluation #3 Assessment of Staff and Congregational Ministry Professional Evaluation #4 Assessment of Staff and Congregational Ministry All the links above are in *pdf format. You will need the free Adobe Reader.