The synod constitution (download .pdf file) requires the establishment of several boards and committees. Functions and organizational structure of each are subject to the requirements of the constitution and bylaws of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (external link).
Congregational Living Board: works in the areas of evangelism, worship, education, stewardship, new congregations, youth and resources; as well as, Synod Lutheran Youth Organization, Evangelism & Outreach, Stewardship.
Extended Ministry Board: works toward development of campus ministry, global mission, Native American ministries, LSS of ND, societal issues, and relationships with agencies and institutions of the church.
Leadership Growth Board: works to develop lay ministry, pastoral issues, candidacy, mobility, consultation and discipline.
The Eastern North Dakota Synod is divided into eight geographical conferences. Clergy representatives from each conference are elected by their fall conference assembly to serve as conference dean. They are convened by the bishop and have the responsibility to provide pastoral care and leadership within their conference.
Carrington Conference
Rev. Russ Christiansen • pastorruss@gondtc.com
Devils Lake Conference
Rev. Allen Campbell • pastorallenc@yahoo.com
Fargo Conference
Rev. Mark Strobel • palatino@juno.com
Grafton Conference
Rev. Beth Peterson • bethp@polarcomm.com
Grand Forks Conference
Rev. Roger Dykstra • roger.dykstra@calvaryfg.org
Jamestown Conference
Rev. Steve Berntson • smberntson@daktel.com
Mayville Conference
Rev. Jeff Macejkovic • pastorjm@polarcomm.com
Wahpeton Conference
Rev. Roger Reinhart • roger@wtc-mail.net
Each of the eight conferences in Eastern North Dakota have two laypersons and one clergy serving as conference officers.
Carrington Conference
Marlo Byberg, President • New Rockford, ND
Rev. Russ Christianse, Vice President • New Rockford, ND
Carol Rud,, Secretary/Treasurer • New Rockford, ND
Devils Lake Conference
Joyce Rasmussen, President • Maddock, ND
Rev. John Hesford, Vice President • Rolette, ND
Sylvia Helgeseth, Secretary/Treasurer • Churchs Ferry, ND
Fargo Conference
Rev. Tim Stoa, President • Fargo, ND
Emily Burggraff, Vice President • Moorhead, MN
Rev. Sandy Larson, Secretary/Treasurer • Fargo, ND
Grafton Conference
Harold Flom, President • Edinburg, ND
Rev. Rebecca Miller, Vice President • Edinburg, ND
Loretta Monson, Secretary/Treasurer • Edinburg, ND
Grand Forks Conference
Bruce Bohlman, President • Grand Forks, ND
Harmon Abrahamson, Vice President • Grand Forks, ND
Rev. Jeri Bergquist, Secretary/Treasurer • Reynolds, ND
Jamestown Conference
Ruth Urdahl, President • Jamestown, ND
Judy Perleberg, Vice President • Buchanan, ND
Tom Merrick, Secretary/Treasurer • Jamestown, ND
Mayville Conference
Rev. H. Chris Hallanger, President • Hatton, ND
Patricia Mueller, Vice President • Cummings, ND
Fred Strand, Secretary/Treasurer • Hatton, ND
Wahpeton Conference
Rev. David Isaacson, President • Verona, ND
Roger Mille, Vice Presidentr • Colfax, ND
Val Bjork, Secretary/Treasurer • Forman, ND
EaND Synod Office
1703 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
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Phone: 701-232-3381
Toll Free: 877-895-4598
Fax: 701-232-3180
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