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The congregation will. A. Commit to the Gospel by faithful participation in worship, learning, and fellowship activities. B. Support the ministry of the congregation through service and gifts. ▇. Accept the interim pastor, uphold him/her in prayer, and accord him/her love, respect, and good will. D. Expect the interim pastor to preside at baptisms, celebrations of Holy Communion, and other rites of the church. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ that the interim pastor will not be considered for regular call to this congregation. ▇. Provide for a review and evaluation of the interim ministry on a quarterly basis and at the conclusion of the transition period by key leadership of the congregation with the interim pastor and the appointed synodical staff person. G. Compensate the interim pastor in the following ways: 1. Pay an annual salary of $ , the payments to be made in equal installments on the and of the month. a.) Pay a Housing Allowance in the amount of $ per year, the payments to be made in equal installments on the and of the month. OR b.) Provide the use of a parsonage in lieu of a Housing Allowance. 3. Provide a Social Security Allowance of $ per year. 4. a. ) Contribute to the E.L.C.A. Pension and Benefits Plan 12% of salary plus housing allowance plus Social Security allowance for Pension benefits. Additionally, contribute % of salary plus housing allowance plus Social Security for Medical/Dental, Disability, and Death benefits. OR