 It is composed of the Bishop, 4), 10 members elected from each of the 10 synodical geographic regions called conferences, 2 at large members, 1 youth and 1 young adult member.There are ninety Lutheran congregations in the synod.The ELCA has partnered its synods with other regions throughout the world and the companion synods for Southwestern Washington are the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN), Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (GELK).