Staff Update:
Open Position - Synod Minister for Equipping Congregation Leaders, Rostered Ministers, Youth, and Families
“And God’s gifts were given…. to equip the saints for the work of ministry for building up the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 2).
This has been a time of change in the Southwestern Minnesota Synod staff. Since the fall of 2023 we have grieved the passing of Synod Minister Pr. Naomi Mahler. Shortly after, Youth Ministry Coordinator Pr. Nikoli Falenschek moved to Iowa. We were blessed by their ministries.
Recognizing the changes before us, a staffing model study team was formed to assess the current model and consider the shape of congregational needs in the future. Click here to read more about this transition and the open position.
Southwestern Minnesota Synod Staff
Pr. Heather Culuris
Candidacy / First Call / Call Process
Pr. Troy Pflibsen
Coaching / Faithful Innovation / Generosity
Tammy Schacher
Office Manager / Roster Administrator / Call Process Coordinator
Pr. Andrew Hermodson-Olsen
Paul Marsh CFRE
Pr. Pete Reuss
Pr. Kirsten Nelson Roenfeldt
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