Weekly Blog Posts
The following blog posts are written by Bishop Jen Nagel, Synod staff members, and leaders from the Minneapolis Area Synod.
Holding Space
By Bishop Jen Nagel “When the day of Pentecost had come they were all together in one place . . . Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them.” - Acts 2 May 25th marked the [...]
Beyond the Pulpit: Stewardship, Sustainability, and “Other Duties as Assigned”
This post is one of the monthly posts blog posts written by the deans of the conferences of the Minneapolis Area Synod. By Pastor Ian Coen-Frei Dean of the North Minneapolis Conference Pastor at Gustavus Adolphus [...]
Worshipping BOLDly
Updated blog coming soon. In the meantime, check out BOLD's website to learn more about their ministry.
Not Just a Moment: What Eucharist Teaches Us About Showing Up
By Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy Associate Pastor, All Nations Indian Church I stood alongside our youth and my friend and colleague, Brenda, at our Synod Assembly, to speak from the deep ache of our Native community. [...]
Stewardship and the Gift of Desperation
By Pastor Ryan Fletcher Beginning my new role as the Synod’s Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM), I have been surprised by the number of building conversations that I have had. Leaders have asked questions about [...]
The MN Swahili Women’s Ministry…Happening!
This post continues the Mission Table’s “Year of Partnership” highlighting the new and strategic ministries of the Minneapolis Area Synod. Minnesota Swahili Christian Church is one of the strategic ministries and worships in South Minneapolis. [...]
RALY The Youth
By Pastor Neal Cannon, Woodlake Lutheran Church, Richfield Pastor Neal is co-pastor with Pastor Micah Pearson, who is the Dean of the Crosstown Conference These days, it's hard for many churches to do youth ministry [...]
Rooted in Many Places, Growing in Faith Together
By Juan Gonzalez When I reflect on the path that brought me to the Minneapolis Area Synod, I see a winding journey across cultures, languages, and communities—each one shaping my understanding of faith, family, and [...]
Being Sanctuary
This post continues the Mission Table’s “Year of Partnership” highlighting the new and strategic ministries of the Minneapolis Area Synod. St. Paul's-San Pablo is one of the strategic ministries and worships in South Minneapolis. By [...]
Reaching Out in Fridley
By Pastor Matt Flom Outgoing Dean of the Rum River Conference Pastor at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, Fridley When I think about the Minneapolis Area Synod’s theme for the year, Church Together, I instantly [...]