The document outlines the 12 step call process for congregations in the South Dakota Synod to call a new pastor. It involves informing the synod, arranging pastoral assistance during the transition, learning about the congregation's direction with prayer and forming a call committee, completing a ministry site profile, reviewing candidate profiles, interviewing candidates, having the call committee recommend a candidate, a congregational meeting and vote, the candidate discerning the call, and installation of the new pastor. The synod offers support throughout the process to help the congregation and new pastor begin their ministry partnership.