For Congregational Advocates

Becoming a congregational advocate creates a unique opportunity for you to help your congregation through a variety of Thrivent Financial resources. In this role, you'll be able to:

• Build relationships with Thrivent Financial members, congregational leaders and Thrivent Financial representatives.
• Better understand the needs and ministries of your congregation.
• Identify and offer Thrivent Financial charitable, social and educational resources to meet your congregation's needs.

To get started:

• Understanding Your Role as a Congregational Advocate (PDF, 151K)
• New Volunteer Leader Orientation webinar (20 min.) and its corresponding handout (PDF, 72K). This will give you a better understanding of Thrivent Financial and the chapter system.
• Role-specific training webinar (18 min.) and handout (PDF, 51K).
• Getting Started as a New Congregational Advocate (PDF, 151K)

Congregational Volunteer Administration Menu

Login to complete congregational advocate tasks such as reporting activities, ordering supplies and accessing reports.

Congregational Advocate News

Check out the latest news for chapters and congregational advocates.

Tools & Resources

• Communicating with Members, Congregations and Communities (PDF, 162K)
• Connecting With Church Leaders (PDF 150K) – A conversation guide for congregational advocates.
• How to Access Congregational Volunteer Administration (PDF, 250K)
• How to Order Supplies Step-by-step (PDF, 176K)
• How to Create a My Thrivent Account (PDF, 2.9M) – Available to order via the Thrivent Order System, Item No. 26257. Pocket to hold cards 26186 and 26087 included.
• How to Report Locally Supported Activities (PDF, 120K)
• Introducing Your Role as Congregational Advocate (CA)
  • Introduction Article (Word, 21K) – Use this article in your church newsletter or bulletin to help you introduce your CA role to your congregation.
  • Introduction Letter (Word, 27K) – Customize this letter and send it to new members of your congregation.
• Online Resources for Congregational Advocates (PDF, 107K)

Do One Thing Differently Tools & Resources

Find tools and resources to support this new financial education program aimed at helping members improve their financial health.

Thrivent Choice^SM Tools & Resources

Find tools and resources to support this new giving program that lets members help choose where Thrivent Financial gives back.

Care Abounds in Communities®

Get details about this program that provides financial and other resources to support member activities.

Chapter Activities

Forms, templates and guidelines for conducting chapter activities.

• Forms – Get quick access to forms and templates for use before, during and after chapter activities.
• Guidelines – Get details about establishing guidelines for conducting chapter activities.

Chapter Calendar

Find important chapter-related dates and deadlines.

Visibility Toolkit

Find out what promotional tools are available, which ones to use for your activity and how to use them. Plus get tips for working with the media, inviting elected officials and what to say or write.

Locate Your Regional Support Team

Get contact information of your local support team who provides direction and support for your chapter.

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