Regional and Local Ministry
Youth and Family Ministry
Youth & Family Ministry provides opportunities for the youth of the Eastern North Dakota Synod to gather and share their faith through experiences that challenge, encourage, nurture, and foster faithful leadership. Several events are scheduled throughout the calendar year. Click here to learn more about EaND's youth and family ministries...
Youth and Family Ministries:
EaND Synod Endowment
The Eastern North Dakota Synod Endowment Fund to sustain rural ministry and enhance quality pastoral leadership is intended to help sustain vital, viable ministry in Eastern North Dakota for years to come. The Synod Council authorized the establishment of the Fund, and the initial resolution was overwhelmingly passed by the Eastern North Dakota Synod Assembly on March 25, 2000. Click here for more information on the Synod Endowment including video and downloads.
Planned Giving Partnership
Lutheran Planned Giving Partnership (LPGP) was organized in 1994 as a complimentary service to congregations and individuals within the Eastern North Dakota Synod.
Led by Julie Johnson, the purpose of LPGP is to serve congregations and their members in various aspects related to charitable giving. Services include assisting the leadership with the establishing and enhancement of congregational endowment funds. Sunday temple talks along with presentations related to wills, estates and gift planning are provided. Individual assistance in charitable planning endeavors for all ELCA ministries, locally, synod-wide and church-wide is available.
Discipleship on the Prairie
Formerly known as GIFTS
GIFTS began in 1990 (known as the Deacon Program for the first 3 years). The mission/purpose was to help “fill empty pulpits in small congregations.” When the program became GIFTS, the mission/purpose was expanded beyond the preaching aspect to include other ministries such as youth, education, and visitation.
The Eastern North Dakota Synod Council named a task force to review the history and current situation with GIFTS and bring a proposal for updating the program. At the Synod Council meeting on September 7-8, 2007 the following were approved:
- Name change to Discipleship on the Prairie: Learning and Serving in Christ
- Purpose/identity statement is to deepen individual’s relationship with Jesus Christ and to discern their personal ministry to the world and the church
- Staffing is half-time position to coordinate the program
- Program Core Components include biblical study, pastoral care, church history, worship/preaching, contemporary “religious” readings in addition to an on-going mentor relationship
- Core components taught over the course of a two year rotation with nine events annually
The recruitment of a Coordinator for Discipleship on the Prairie is on hold pending the election of a new bishop.
Watch for more information and updates to come. For more information, contact Rev. Naomi Garber (Naomi@eandsynod.org or 877-895-4598).
Dacotah O'yate Lutheran Church - Tokio, ND
Campus Ministry
- North Dakota Lutheran Campus Ministry - Minot, ND (external link)
- Christus Rex Lutheran Campus Center (external link) - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
- University Lutheran Center (external link) - North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Oak Grove Lutheran School
Oak Grove Lutheran School (external link) located in Fargo, ND was established in 1906 and is affiliated with the ELCA. Oak Grove provides an exceptional academic experience with a strong Christian emphasis for students Pre-K through grade 12.
Other Supported Ministries
Ministry
Quick Links
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