Congregations
Walking With Congregations We are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. As a synod, we walk with our congregations and provide resources to help strengthen and nurture…
Congregations Calling
COMMUNITY CONGREGATION(S) POSITION INTERIM/PASTOR Becker Faith Solo Pr. Courtney Young (INT) Bird Island Our Savior?s Solo Chokio Our Savior?s Solo Clarkfield Clarkfield Solo Clearwater Rejoice Solo Pr. Susan Debner (INT)…
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Living Together in this Election Season
Updated 9/20/2024 Bp. Dee Pederson Dear Friends in Christ- We’re in the thick of it now: An election season that finds the country, communities, congregations and families divided, anxious, and…
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Synod Coaching
…coachknr@gmail.com Mobile: 320-200-9295 What is available in the SW MN Synod? Coaching for Congregations Awareness of God Faithful Innovations Partnerships/Yoking Vision & Planning New Project or Initiative Getting Unstuck Coaching…
Pastors are Vital Resources
…the church office unexpectedly with your pastor’s or deacon’s favorite treat. Honor days off and vacation and continuing education time. Take your congregation’s commitment to fair compensation and paying synod…
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What You Do Matters
…the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of…
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Safety and Security for Churches
…for the safety and wellbeing of church leaders and congregations after serving in a small town/rural community and working in partnership with the congregations and religious leaders of that community….
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Welcome Rev. Seyward Ask
…Pr. Jon Dahl (Personnel Committee), Pr. Chris Richards (Synod Council), Donn Hoffman (Executive Committee), Vice President Maria Lokensgard for leading this process, along with Bishop Pederson. Pastor Seyward writes, “I…
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LYO Board Appointments 2024-2025 Application is Open!
…commitment to LYO starts with a training to build foundational skills in leadership and create relationships of trust within the LYO community. Participation in training is essential and expected. LYO…
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Rostered Ministers’ Report to the Bishop
…this report. We ask rostered ministers to complete this annual ministry report to the bishop because it provides a way to listen to you, and also provides a picture of…
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