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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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Fall has arrived!  It’s time to make like a linebacker and tackle your educational debt!

September 28, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Rostered ministers of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod, we are facing a season like no other. If you hold educational debt from pursuing your call to ministry, odds of making significant […]

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Gifts of Grace Grant Updates

September 6, 2022 by SW MN Synod

The Gifts of Grace program continues to work toward increasing financial wellbeing in our synod. Educational Loan Reduction Grant One significant impact of the program has been in reducing the […]

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Zoom Gatherings with Pr. Heather

September 6, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Join Pastor Heather this fall for Zoom gatherings with other pastors and deacons who fill specific niches in ministry.  These spaces for prayer and conversation are intended to create time […]

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Position Opening – Youth Ministry Coordinator

August 30, 2022 by SW MN Synod

After a time of transition, we are excited to share this position description for a part-time Synod Youth Ministry Coordinator. This position involves serving approximately 15 hours per week and […]

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SW MN Synod Faithful Innovation New Cohort

August 4, 2022 by SW MN Synod

A new cohort of Faithful Innovation is beginning this fall in the Southwestern Minnesota Synod. The last group of pastors and congregations who engaged in these conversations began in 2019, […]

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Position Opening – Synod Minister/Equip Congregation Leaders

July 28, 2022 by SW MN Synod

“And God’s gifts were given…. to equip the saints for the work of ministry for building up the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 2). For the past four years, this synod […]

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Coaching in Southwestern MN Synod

July 19, 2022 by SW MN Synod

We are recruiting people for Coach Training right now (Summer 2022).  If you want to learn how to use listening skills and ask powerful questions to move people forward in […]

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A Heartfelt Thank You to Synod Minister Stephen Cook

July 13, 2022 by SW MN Synod

+Bishop Dee Pederson For the past four years, this synod has been blessed by the ministry of Pr. Stephen Cook, called especially to lead the ministry of equipping synod congregations. […]

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June Synod Council Meeting

June 23, 2022 by SW MN Synod

On Saturday, May 21, the Synod Council voted to cancel the 2022 Synod Assembly due to the inability to attain quorum. Because the Synod Council is the interim legislative authority […]

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