The Southwestern Minnesota Synod, along with Luther Seminary and several other synods are participating in a project called Leadership for Faithful Innovation, made possible through a Lilly Grant given to the seminary. There is no doubt that the church is changing and the old models of leadership and faith formation don’t work anymore. We often […]
Welcome Matt Seegert
The SW MN Synod received three new candidates for call during the churchwide assignment process. We are grateful for Matt Seegert, Roger Fears, and Angela LaMoore who will come to serve in your synod. Each week we will share a little something about each assignee. Meet Matt Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ, My name […]
MAX Your Gift!
The synod invites you to think about, pray about, and consider contributing financially the the Embrace God’s Mission + Equip God’s People Funding Initiative in a way that fits your capacity and passion. MAX = Give directly to the SW MN Synod’s Funding Initiative for minimal processing fees. GIVE NOW! Two of our synod deans gave […]
Hello from Kibungo!
Fall Updates from Rwanda! YAGM – Hannah Sackett from Celebration Lutheran in Sartell. It’s crazy to think we’ve been in-country for over 2 months, but I guess we all know the phrase, “time flies when you’re having fun and also forging a completely new life on a foreign continent!” Really rolls off the tongue and […]
Prone to Wander
This blog post is from Rosina Halverson-Studer. A Young Adult in Global Mission. Rosina is a member of Granite Falls Lutheran. Hello! I am so excited to share this first newsletter with you! If you are interested in reading more about my journey, you can follow my blog by clicking this link: https://pronetowanderyagm.wordpress.com/ Be on the […]
Phnom Penh Pals
This blog post is from Chelsey Johnson. A Young Adult in Global Mission. Chelsey is a member from Christ Lutheran in Cottonwood. The adventures, mishaps, and lessons learned in Chelsey’s YAGM year. September 2017 Suess Day! Hello! Family, Friends, Supporters and Companions in Prayer, It is so good to be sending my first newsletter your […]
Investing In Our Future – Horizon Internship
Embrace God’s Mission + Equip God’s People Funding Initiative In order to stimulate more rural interns, we are investing $10,000 in the Horizon Internship Program at our Redwood Central Parish this year. It is a three way partnership of the ELCA, a synod and a congregation. Each pick up a third of the cost of […]
Equip Grant: Luther Seminary School for Lay Ministry
We are being called to develop faithful and effective servant leaders. Our Embrace God’s Mission + Equip God’s People Funding Initiative is offering an “Equip Grant” to help with the tuition cost for Luther Seminary’s School for Lay Ministry courses. Click here to learn more about Equip Grants and how to apply. Luther Seminary’s School for Lay Ministry is open […]
Welcome Stephen Hilding
The SW MN Synod received three new candidates for call during the churchwide assignment process. We are grateful for Stephen Hilding, Lisa Meshke, and Megan Preston who will come to serve in your synod. Each week we will share a little something about each assignee. Meet Stephen: Stephen Hilding is excited to join the Southwestern […]
Welcome Megan Preston
The SW MN Synod received three new candidates for call during the churchwide assignment process. We are grateful for Lisa Meshke, Megan Preston, and Stephen Hilding who will come to serve in your synod. Each week we will share a little something about each assignee. Meet Megan Preston: My name is Megan Preston and I […]
