Weekly Blog Posts
The following blog posts are written by Bishop Jen Nagel, Synod staff members, and leaders from the Minneapolis Area Synod.
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 [...]
Building Community Through Singing
By Kent Goodroad and Alyssa Schwitzer You may recall that on January 11, 2025, the Synod launched a first-of-its-kind Synod Youth Choir. We're excited to provide an update about how things have been going! With [...]
Stories Yet To Be Heard
By Mercy Zou Taithul Have you ever paused to wonder how many stories exist in the world — stories of individuals, communities, and neighborhoods, each carrying their own depth and meaning? In my work with [...]
“You Are Not Nobody.”
By Pastor Jane Buckley-Farlee This post continues the Mission Table’s “Year of Partnership” highlighting the new and strategic ministries of the Minneapolis Area Synod. Trinity Lutheran Congregation is one of the strategic ministries and worships [...]
Let Your Peace Rain Upon Us
By Bishop Jen Nagel Yarabba ssalami amter alayna ssalam, Yarabba ssalami im la’ qulubana ssalam. (Arabic) I returned Saturday evening from nearly a week spent with the Conference of Bishops in Chicago. The Conference [...]