NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Please review and share the description of positions with your congregational leaders. Ask people to recommend or consider a nomination. Submit nominations by completing the Nominee Application Form (found below).
Positions will be filled by election at the 2026 Synod Assembly at the John S. Knight Center, Akron, Ohio on June 5-6, 2026.
Deadline for submitting nominations to be included in published materials: May 1, 2026
Positions will be filled by election at the 2026 Synod Assembly at the John S. Knight Center, Akron, Ohio on June 5-6, 2026.
Deadline for submitting nominations to be included in published materials: May 1, 2026
Synod Secretary
Serves as the official record-keeper of the synod, ensuring accurate documentation of actions taken by the Synod Assembly and Synod Council. The secretary attests official documents, collaborates with the bishop to maintain and archive important records, and submits required reports to the churchwide organization. For a full description of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the NEOS Constitution found on the Policies and Documents page of our website.
Synod Council
Meets four-five times a year to conduct the business of the synod between synod assemblies. This body has the responsibility of being the stewards of our finances and mission as a synod, directing policy and procedure, and managing the Ordained Roster of our synod.
To learn more about the role of a synod council member, visit the Synod Council Documents page of our website.
Consultation Committee
Meets as needed to hear disagreements on substantive issues between congregations and between pastors and congregations. The committee may also be called upon to assist the bishop when allegations are levied against a rostered person or congregations which could lead to referral to the Discipline Committee.
Discipline Committee
Meets as needed to hear cases which may result in disciplinary action against a rostered minister or congregation.
Serves as the official record-keeper of the synod, ensuring accurate documentation of actions taken by the Synod Assembly and Synod Council. The secretary attests official documents, collaborates with the bishop to maintain and archive important records, and submits required reports to the churchwide organization. For a full description of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the NEOS Constitution found on the Policies and Documents page of our website.
Synod Council
Meets four-five times a year to conduct the business of the synod between synod assemblies. This body has the responsibility of being the stewards of our finances and mission as a synod, directing policy and procedure, and managing the Ordained Roster of our synod.
To learn more about the role of a synod council member, visit the Synod Council Documents page of our website.
Consultation Committee
Meets as needed to hear disagreements on substantive issues between congregations and between pastors and congregations. The committee may also be called upon to assist the bishop when allegations are levied against a rostered person or congregations which could lead to referral to the Discipline Committee.
Discipline Committee
Meets as needed to hear cases which may result in disciplinary action against a rostered minister or congregation.
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Questions may be referred to the Nomination Committee at [email protected]
Completed forms can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:
Northeastern Ohio Synod
Attn: Nominations
1890 Bailey Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Completed forms can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:
Northeastern Ohio Synod
Attn: Nominations
1890 Bailey Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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