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:
Ms. Erica Bryerwell will be ordained on November 16, 2024 at All Saints, Cottage Grove. She has been called to serve as associate pastor at Holy Nativity, New Hope
The Rev. Steven Moberg, from the South Dakota Synod, retired
The Rev. Michael Pancoast, from the Northeastern Minnesota Synod to Zion, Anoka, associate pastor
The Rev. Dean Oelfke, from Northeastern Minnesota Synod, retired
The Rev. Elizabeth Hermeier, from Southeastern Minnesota Synod, retired
The Rev. Glen Bickford, from Saint Paul Area Synod to Prince of Peace, Brooklyn Park, interim senior pastor
Within the Synod:
The Rev. Anna Helgen, from Edina Community, Edina, to on-leave-from-call
The Rev. Natalia Terfa, from Prince of Peace, Brooklyn Park, to Edina Community, Edina, interim co-pastor
The Rev. Charlie Ruud, from on-leave-from-call to Richfield, Minneapolis, pastor
The Rev. Bob Linstrand, retired, to Light of Christ, Delano, bridge interim pastor
The Rev. Kimberly Swanson-Buffie, from Family of Christ, Chanhassen, to Alleluia, St. Michael, pastor
The Rev. Bonnie Wilcox, from First, Columbia Heights, to on-leave-from-call
The Rev. Sherri Otto, from Shepherd of the Hills, Edina, to on-leave-from-call
Goings/Retirement, with Godspeed:
The Rev. Lynn Seep, from Health Partners Hospice and Palliative Care, retired
The Rev. Brian Mundt, from Richfield, Minneapolis, retired
The Rev. Phyllis Zillhart, from Fairview Homecare and Hospice, retired
The Rev. Wade Wacholz, from Calvary, Edina, retired
The Rev. Chad Brekke, from Prince of Peace, Brooklyn Park, retired
The Rev. M. Alexandra George, from Hennepin Healthcare, retired
Congregations in Interim/Discernment:
Braham, Braham, pastor
First, Columbia Heights, senior pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, senior pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, associate pastor
Maple Grove, Maple Grove, pastor
Normandale, Edina, associate pastor
Oak Grove, Richfield, pastor
Our Redeemer Oromo, Minneapolis, pastor
Redeemer, Henderson, pastor
Servant of Christ, Champlin, associate pastor (pt)
St. Barnabas, Plymouth, senior pastor
St. John, Belle Plaine, pastor
St. Olaf, Minneapolis, pastor
University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, senior pastor
Vista, St. Louis Park, pastor
Congregations in Active Call Process:
All Saints, Minnetonka, associate pastor (pt)
Grace Northeast Minneapolis, pastor developer
Long Lake, Isanti, associate pastor
Normandale, Edina, senior pastor
Our Saviour’s, East Bethel, associate pastor
St. Andrew, Eden Prairie, associate pastor
St. John’s, Shakopee, pastor
Congregations Calling Final Candidate:
Light of Christ, Delano, pastor
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Updated 11/15/2024