…are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” – Romans 12:5. This means that followers of Jesus, and participants in our own faith communities, are freed from…
Synod Assembly Theme Series – Reflection #1 Read More »
…congregation and the community. Considering this question of how to show appreciation to your pastor or deacon, here are some very concrete ideas: ~Compensate your pastor or deacon fairly, considering…
Appreciate Your Pastor Read More »
The Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church invited the SW MN Synod to a one hour listening session. Leaders from the commission offered a presentation on the Commission’s charge and…
The Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church Read More »
[clear-line] The Pastor in a Secular Age Being a pastor is no easy task in our time. Institutions are weaker, budgets are in decline, people are uninterested, and commitment is…
2020 Fall Theological Conference Read More »
…lives as God intends for us, when we come to the end we trust that death does not have the final say. Furthermore we acknowledge our responsibility (in life and…
…and God questions – assisting individuals who are feeling ‘stuck’ to get ‘unstuck.’ Contact Pastor Kirsten Nelson Roenfeldt (Synod Coaching Coordinator) at coachknr@gmail.com or 320-200-9295 to start the process. She will listen…
Financial resources for Coaching sessions now available! Read More »
…Through the program, companion churches and ELCA synods nurture and strengthen one another for life and ministry through prayer, study, communication, exchange of visitors, and sharing of resources. If you…
Companion Synod Visitor Exchange Read More »
…Synod, ELCA “I have a passion for my church, its ministry, and the good work it does for our members and the community. I learned that instead of taking my…
A tax law that makes it easy to give Read More »
Latest News Ministry Photos What You Do Matters March 23, 2023 by SW MN ELCA Bread Basket Award Until We Are All Fed March 23, 2023 by SW MN ELCA…
…have your congregation ID number and password. Your congregation should have received a packet in the mail mid-January 2024 from churchwide that includes the password. Passwords change from year to…
ELCA Congregation Report / Forms A Read More »
