Gifts of Grace is about building a culture of healthy, sustained ministry leadership in southwestern Minnesota congregations. As a partnership with the Lilly Foundation Inc. the long-term goal of Gifts of Grace is that all of us continue to live out our callings well into the future. Across the synod, we are inviting congregations to […]
Synod Youth Ministry Coordinator Transition
+Bishop Dee Pederson It has been said that change is the one constant in life. And part of the truth that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever,” is that Jesus is continually beckoning his beloved children into new callings. With gratitude to God for the gifts Sister Sarah Hausken has shared with the people of this synod for […]
Bishop Jon’s Goodbye: To God Be the Glory
It has been something, being called to serve as a bishop in this synod for the past eighteen years. As I remember and process this moment in our life and mine, I am struck by the persistence of gratitude. I know it will take time to process this experience. To serve as a bishop here has […]
Ministry Basics Recordings
A series of Ministry Basics Zoom Webinars were offered throughout 2021 to replace our annual Equipping Congregations Day, which did not happen because of COVID-19. The ECD planning team is evaluating and planning for more equipping opportunities in the future. We have recorded most of the Zoom gatherings from 2020-21. These webinars remain relevant and […]
August 29, 2021 Sermon
Summer is often a difficult time to find pastors and lay people to do worship supply. This summer in particular has been a challenge, especially for those congregations that are currently without a pastor or interim to serve them. For this reason your synod office will make a sermon written and preached by one of the Synod […]
Farewell and Godspeed Zoom Gathering
Farewell and Godspeed Zoom Gathering for Bp. Jon Anderson and Pr. Kathryn Skoglund Tuesday, August 31st at 2:00p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89112042665 Join the synod staff for a time of prayer, scripture, and blessing for Bp. Jon Anderson and Pr. Kathryn Skoglund as we say farewell. Their last day of call to the Southwestern Minnesota Synod […]
August 22, 2021 Sermon
Summer is often a difficult time to find pastors and lay people to do worship supply. This summer in particular has been a challenge, especially for those congregations that are currently without a pastor or interim to serve them. For this reason your synod office will make a sermon written and preached by one of the Synod […]
Position Opening – Synod Minister: Engage Rostered Leaders
We invite you to join in praying that God will guide us in our search for a new synod minister to serve on the Southwestern Minnesota Synod staff. Please see the position description below. To apply: Please update Rostered Minister Profile (RMP) which must include Authorization and signed Release Form, and send a Cover Letter […]
August 15, 2021 Sermon
Summer is often a difficult time to find pastors and lay people to do worship supply. This summer in particular has been a challenge, especially for those congregations that are currently without a pastor or interim to serve them. For this reason your synod office will make a sermon written and preached by one of the Synod […]
COVID-19 Delta Variant – Another Wave
+A message from Bishop Jon Anderson with considerable help from your Synod Ministers I don’t want to deal with this. I am sure your congregation, your family, and each of you have had it by now with all the losses and frustrations caused by COVID-19. Let’s join in lament about all who have been, will […]
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