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:
Deacon Abigail Matter, from Saint Paul Area Synod to Maple Grove Hospital, chaplain
The Rev. Timothy Wheatley, from Southwestern Minnesota Synod to Light of Christ, Delano, pastor
Within the Synod:
The Rev. Kristin Dybdal, from Mount Olivet, Plymouth, to HealthPartners, Bloomington, hospice spiritual counselor
The Rev. Matthew Johnson, from on-leave-from-call to St. John’s, Shakopee, pastor
Goings/Retirement, with Godspeed:
The Rev. Sarah Fike, from on-leave-from-call to Saint Paul Area Synod
The Rev. Mary Fiel, from Salem, Dalbo and Siloa, Braham, to Southeastern Minnesota Synod
The Rev. David McCarty, from Lord of Life, Maple Grove, retired
Ms. Melanie Lichtenberg, from on-leave-from-call, removed from roster
Congregations in Interim/Discernment:
Braham, Braham, pastor
Edina Community, Edina, co-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
Prince of Peace, Brooklyn Park, senior pastor
Redeemer, Henderson, pastor
Salem, Dalbo and Siloa, Braham, 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
Congregations Calling Final Candidate:
None this month
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Updated 12/18/2024