“so we, though many, are one body in Christ,
and individually members one of another.” -Romans 12:5
January Synod Staff Recap
"What do synod staff people do? Where do you go?" That's a question we hear every so often, and beginning this month, we're not only going to tell you - we're going to show you, in a bit of "Where's Waldo?" style. This synod map shows you the locations of our 223 congregations and the places where we attended gatherings in the previous month. These locations will vary and go in waves, according to congregational needs and the rhythm of meetings. We love to be with you because we are the body of Christ and are "Church Together."
- Click here view and download the Jan. 2026 PDF Staff Map.
Bishop Dee Pederson, Synod Bishop
OUTINGS:
Preached at God's Greater Glory Parish, Glendorado
Preached at Gustavus Adolphus, Foley
Mentor and SAM Retreat, Collegeville
Strong start retreat with First call pastors, Gustavus Adolphus College
Region 3 Archives, Luther Seminary
Great River Conference, St. Cloud
Pastoral Support in Willmar
Region 3 Quality of Call Conference for Women, Alexandria
Power & Boundaries Training, Willmar
Gustavus Board of Directors, St. Peter
Pastoral Support, Steinke Funeral, New Ulm
Pastoral Visit, Twin Cities
Congregation Council, Morris
Deans Meeting, Redwood Falls
Pr. Heather Culuris
Synod Minister for Engaging Leaders
OUTINGS:
Mentor and SAM Retreat, Collegeville
Installation at Cokato Evangelical, Cokato
Ecumenical Service, St. Peter
Preached at First, Rural Cosmos
Strong start retreat with First call pastors, Gustavus Adolphus College
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Interim Pastors Monthly Zoom
• Synod Council Meeting
• Synod Assembly Planning
• Compensation Guidelines Committee
• Candidacy
• Call Process
Pr. Troy Pflibsen
Director for Evangelical Mission
OUTINGS:
Deans Meeting, Redwood Falls
Anti-Racism Training, Hutchinson
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Facilitation Fundamentals
• Interim Collaborative
• Synod Council Meeting
• Native American Ministry
• Congregational Vitality
• Waters Edge Ministries Board Meeting
• Support for House of Grace, Montrose
• Support for Reborn Lao, Waite Park
Pr. Seyward Ask
Synod Minister for Equipping Congregation Leaders, Ministers, Youth, & Families
OUTINGS:
Preached at Gustavus Adolphus, Foley
Preached at Trinity, Montevideo
Region 3 Quality of Call Conference for Women, Alexandria
Lac Qui Parle Conference, Granite Falls
Prairie Conference, Cottonwood
Deans Meeting, Redwood Falls
LYO Board, Redwood Falls
Power & Boundaries Training, Willmar
Call Committee, Belgrade
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Synod Council Meeting
• Interim Pastors Monthly Zoom
• Quality of Call
• Synod Assembly Planning
• Call Process
• Sr. High Youth Gathering Planning / LYO
