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Listen, God is calling!

January 19, 2023 by SW MN Synod

Listen, God is calling!  Throughout the Bible, God calls God’s people to faithful adventures and to leadership and service to God’s people. Think about Moses, called to lead God’s people […]

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Annual Congregation Report – Now Open 

January 19, 2023 by SW MN Synod

People of faith are tellers of The Story – The Story of God’s love for this beloved world, given in Jesus Christ. We are also tellers of the stories of […]

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Children/Youth BASICS Questionnaire

January 6, 2023 by SW MN Synod

My name is Nikoli, and I’m the SWMN Synod’s new Youth Ministry Coordinator! One of the things I want to do well is support the many children and young adult […]

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Welcome to Pr. Nikoli Falenscheck as the Synod Youth Ministry Coordinator!

December 16, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Pr. Nikoli grew up in the Synod, is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead and of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. He served as pastor at Lutheran Church of Mahomet, IL; […]

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“Annual Meetings: a Time to Give Thanks and Look Ahead”

December 1, 2022 by SW MN Synod

The synod staff gathered with Lay Leaders on Nov. 30th to help congregations get ready for Annual Meetings. Please watch and share this Zoom recording with your congregation council.-Click here […]

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Thank you, Synod Minister Rev. Stephen Cook! 

November 30, 2022 by SW MN Synod

And God’s gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry for building up the […]

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Advent Gift

November 28, 2022 by SW MN Synod

In the Southwestern Minnesota Synod, we rejoice as we enter the season of Advent, knowing the ways God has been present with us during the past year. We rejoice over […]

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Lay Leaders Zoom Gathering Recording

November 10, 2022 by SW MN Synod

“How Congregational Budgeting Can Tell God’s Story Through Your Story”A recording from October 27th, 2022. Impressions from the field by Synod Minister Stephen Cook: caring for your rostered minister, including […]

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The Southwestern Minnesota Synod welcomes a new Synod Minister for Equipping Congregation Leaders: Pr. Naomi Mahler

October 10, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Pr. Naomi Mahler brings a strong background and training to this position. She has been serving as an Associate Pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church, Willmar, since 2014, sharing pastoral responsibilities […]

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Have you ever wondered how to inspire generosity in your church?

October 3, 2022 by SW MN Synod

GSB Fundraising  /  www.gsbfundraising.com Have you ever wondered how to inspire generosity in your church? If so, you’re not alone! Through a new partnership with the Southwestern Minnesota Synod, we […]

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