“so we, though many, are one body in Christ,
and individually members one of another.” -Romans 12:5
February 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 the following link to view and download PDF maps:
-2026 Jan.
-2026 Feb.
Bishop Dee Pederson, Synod Bishop
OUTINGS:
Preached at First, Morris
Preached at St. Paul's, Hector
Preached at Maynard, Maynard
Preached at Celebration, Sartell
Ministry travels to the follow locations: Minneapolis, New London, Hector, St. Peter, Granite Falls, and Willmar.
Crow River Conference Assembly, Grove City
Great River Conference Assembly, Sartell
Lakeland Conference Assembly, Spicer
Glacial Ridge Conference Gathering
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
- Pastoral & Congregation Care
- Conference of Bishops
- Facilities Arrangements & Building Renovation
- Rooted in Redwood Capital Appeal
Pr. Heather Culuris
Synod Minister for Engaging Leaders
OUTINGS:
Preached at Trinity, Hector
Preached at Beckville, Beckville
Preached at Trinity, Madelia
Preached at American, Worthington
Shetek Conference Meeting, Worthington
Installation at American, Windom
Met with Hector and Swedlanda Churches
Met with First, Hector
Met with Central & Our Savior's, Fairfax
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Interim Pastors Monthly Zoom
• Synod Council Meeting
• Synod Assembly Planning
• Compensation Guidelines Committee
• Candidacy (Trip to Churchwide)
• Call Process
Pr. Troy Pflibsen
Director for Evangelical Mission
OUTINGS:
Preached at Calvary, Willmar
Great River Conference Assembly, Sartell
Waters Edge Annual Meeting, Spicer
Continuous Growth Pathways, St. Peter
Adult Forum at Zion, Litchfield
Crow River Conference Assembly, Grove City
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Presented at Interim Monthly Zoom
• Native American Ministry
• ELCA Hunger Monthly Zoom
• AMMPARO
• ELCA Evangelism Network
• Lutheran Advocacy Minnesota
• GSB Fundraising
• 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:
Great River Conference Assembly, Sartell
Lakeland Conference Assembly, Spicer
Prairie Conference Assembly, Marshall
Preached at Garfield, Madison
Preached at First, Marshall
Call Process Meeting, Willmar
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Interim Pastors Monthly Zoom
• Quality of Call
• Synod Assembly Planning
• Call Process
• Sr. High Youth Gathering Planning / LYO
• Meeting with Bishop Curry and MN Rostered Ministers
