The synod celebrates its leaders in their various stages of ministry. We are happy to share information about changes here.
“Change is constant in any living organism. That is no less true for communities of faith. Leaders change. New ordinands explore calls. Pastors retire.” – Ken Inskeep
New to the Synod:
The Rev. Alexis Mattson was ordained on April 13 to serve as associate pastor of Advent, Maple Grove
Rev. Emily Brown wase ordained on April 20 to serve as pastor of Our Father’s, Rockford
Rev. Mark Abelsen was ordained on April 21 to serve as associate pastor of Mount Calvary, Excelsior
The Rev. Michael Pancoast, from Northeastern Minnesota Synod to Zion, Anoka, interim associate pastor
The Rev. Angela Denker, from Southeastern Minnesota Synod to Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, associate pastor
Within the Synod:
The Rev. Paul Lutter, Augustana, Minneapolis, bridge interim pastor
Goings/Retirement, with Godspeed:
The Rev. Jaqueline Thone, from Alleluia!, St. Michael, retired
The Rev. Christine Chiles, from Maple Grove, Maple Grove, retired
Congregations in Interim/Discernment:
Braham, Braham, pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, associate pastor
Grace Northeast Minneapolis, pastor developer
Holy Nativity, New Hope, associate pastor (pt)
Oak Grove, Richfield, pastor
Servant of Christ, Champlin
St. Andrew, Eden Prairie, senior pastor
St. John, Belle Plaine, pastor
Vista, St. Louis Park, pastor
Zion, Anoka, senior pastor
Congregations in Active Call Process:
All Saints, Norwood Young America, associate pastor
Alleluia!, St. Michael, pastor
Calvary, Minneapolis, pastor
Light of Christ, Delano, pastor
Long Lake, Isanti, associate pastor
Minnehaha Communion, Minneapolis, pastor
Our Redeemer Oromo, Minneapolis, pastor
Redeemer, Henderson, pastor
St. John’s, Shakopee, pastor
Congregations Calling Final Candidate:
Augustana, Minneapolis, pastor
Community of the Cross, Bloomington, pastor
Faith, Isanti, pastor
Messiah, Minneapolis, pastor
Shepherd of the Lake, Prior Lake, associate pastor (pt)
Updated 4/24/2024