As we approach our 2019 Assembly, Gwen Arneson will share some reflections on being our synod’s Vice President. Gwen has announced she will not be available for another term. We hope her reflections will help people imagine who might serve in this call. Reflections of a Synod Vice President – Part 1 + Gwen Arneson […]
Help those over 70 ½ with this “RMD” (Required Minimum Distribution) info
+ Rev. Larry Strenge Director for Evangelical Mission, SW MN Synod, ELCA Last week a retired pastor called me seeking advice on how to give a gift to our synod. His desire was to support rural congregations, so I told him about ways that could be done through our Funding Initiative and Advent Appeal. He […]
Advent Appeal 2018
Who will be your congregation’s next rostered leader? Who will serve as pulpit supply for your congregation? How will the sons and daughters of your congregation who have the gifts to preach and lead receive the training they need to do both? Advent Appeal 2018 We invite you to address these questions through your financial […]
Inviting
+Bishop Jon V. Anderson This is a great time of year to engage in the faith practice of inviting. In fact, every time of year is a great time to invite people to bring their questions, life experiences, and explore more deeply a relationship with the community of Jesus. Jeff invited me. When I was […]
Council Decides to Continue with Ten Conferences
+Bishop Jon V. Anderson At our synod council meeting on November 10th, we completed our discernment regarding the proposal to change from a ten- to a six-conference synod model. We reached a decision. I feel very good about the work done to shape a plan and the discernment of the council. We appreciate the earlier […]
Synod E-Newsletter – Nov. 1, 2019
In a democracy one of the callings of discipleship is to take time to prepare, pray and vote. We don’t just vote for our self interest but as a way of loving our neighbors. +Bishop Jon V. Anderson Election Day is November 6. Educate and equip yourself to be an effective advocate of voting rights […]
Welcome Jane Crawford
The SW MN Synod received two new candidates for call during the churchwide assignment process. We are grateful for Andrés Albertsen and Jane Crawford who will come to serve in your synod. Click here to Meet Andrés. Meet Jane! Greetings! My name is Jane Crawford and I am excited to continue my journey in the […]
Welcome Andrés Albertsen
The SW MN Synod received two new candidates for call during the churchwide assignment process. We are grateful for Andrés Albertsen and Jane Crawford who will come to serve in your synod. Meet Andrés and next week we will share a little something about Jane. Meet Andrés I am an Argentinean of Danish descent. My […]
Synod E-Newsletter – Oct 18, 2018
Cultivating Generosity in Small Town and Rural Settings – Part 2 Center for Stewardship Leaders, Luther Seminary In this week’s post, Larry Strenge suggests some practical ways pastors and other stewardship leaders might engage in conversations concerning money. Very helpfully, Larry shifts the focus from the problematic side of money and the church-shame, guilt, obligation-to […]
Synod E-Newsletter – Oct 15, 2018
Cultivating Generosity in Small Town and Rural Settings – Part 1 Center for Stewardship Leaders, Luther Seminary In today’s post, pastor Larry Strenge considers stewardship leadership and rural ministry settings. His wise words, though, are relevant to all of us, urban, suburban, and rural Christians alike. I particularly appreciate how Larry’s story starts with an early […]
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