“so we, though many, are one body in Christ,
and individually members one of another.” -Romans 12:5
June Synod Staff Recap
"What do synod staff people do? Where do you go?" That's a question we hear every so often, 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:
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Bishop Dee Pederson, Synod Bishop
OUTINGS:
Willmar / Ivanhoe / New London / New Ulm / Waverly / Clear Lake / Redwood Falls / St. Cloud / Minneota / St. Peter / Madison / Olivia / Lake Benton / Starbuck / Worthington / Rapidan / Grand Rapids / Flandreau, SD / St. Paul Area Synod Assembly / Luther College
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Synod-Authorized Ministries • South African partnership • Leadership Transitions • Synod Assembly • Neighboring Synod Assemblies • Congregational Partnerships • Building Renovation
Pr. Heather Culuris
Synod Minister for Engaging Leaders
OUTINGS:
Synod Assembly, St. Peter
LYO Board Training Retreat, Alexandria
Council Meeting, Benson
Swedlanda, Rural Hector
Rejoice, Clearwater
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Candidacy work
• Call work with congregations
• WELCA Liason
Pr. Troy Pflibsen
Director for Evangelical Mission
OUTINGS:
Tour of Community Outreach Center, Salem, St. Cloud
Synod Assembly, St. Peter
US Dakota War Forum, Trinity, Grove City
Waters Edge Ministries Board Meeting, Shores of St. Andrew
SW MN Deans, Redwood Falls
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Faith in Us: A National Clergy Initiative
• Lutheran Advocacy Minnesota Policy
• Congregational Vitality Strategy
• Rewriting the Rural Narrative
• SW MN Quarterly Coaches Gathering
• Indigenous Relationships Team
• SW MN Synod Council
• Church Anew-Building a Healthy Staff Community
Pr. Seyward Ask
Synod Minister for Equipping Congregation Leaders, Ministers, Youth, & Families
OUTINGS:
Synod Assembly, St. Peter
LYO Board Training Retreat, Alexandria
Preached/led worship, Garfield, Madison
Preached/led worship, Rejoice, Clearwater
Preached/led worship, Tripolis, Kandiyohi
Call process meeting, Madison
Call process meeting, Clearwater
Call process meeting, Rural Starbuck
Weekly staff meetings, Redwood Falls
PROJECTS / MEETINGS:
• Interim Pastors Monthly Zoom
• Fresh Expressions of the Rural Church
• Quality of Call, Women in Ministry
• Synod Assembly Planning
• Call Process
• Sr. High Youth Gathering Planning / LYO