Eastern North Dakota Synod

Congregations in Call Process

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The Eastern North Dakota Synod believes the calling of a pastor is the work of the Holy Spirit. This Spirit led process is one which the congregation, potential candidates, the synod, and the ELCA form an important partnership. Each member of the partnership is enriched when the call process results in a good match between pastor and congregation. The total mission of the church is furthered when each member of the partnership is honored, respected, and fulfills its appropriate role in the process.

Rostered leaders who have completed their Rostered Leader Profile desiring to have conversation concerning one or more of the vacancies listed below may contact Rev. Terry Brandt, Associate with the Bishop at terry@eandsynod.org or (701) 232-3381.

The following congregations are in various stages of the call process. Some may have just received a resignation of their pastor, while others may already have issued a Letter of Call and are awaiting a response. Please keep these pastors and congregations in your prayers during this time of transition.

Beginning the Call Process:

Immanuel / Buxton; Highland / Cummings
Peace Lutheran / Fargo (senior) Rev. John Golv, Interim
Bethany and St. John / Hatton Rev. Dan Crist, Interim
Goose River and Little Fork / Hatton Rev. Karin Moberg, Interim
First / Hoople
Lakota / Lakota Rev. Reuben Schnaidt, Interim
Mayville and Gran / Mayville Rev. Darrel Corey, Interim
Marion / Marion; Trinity / Litchville Rev. JoAnne Moeller, Interim
Sheyenne-Oberon Area Ministry / Sheyenne
Faith / Valley City Rev. Jim Bjorge, Interim
Our Savior's / Valley City (associate) Rev. Lucinda Nygard Lien, Interim
Bethel / Wahpeton (associate) Rev. Jim Gustafson, Interim

Interview Process:

Grafton Lutheran / Grafton Rev. Mark Halaas, Interim
Evanger / Grand Forks; East Walle and Walle / Thompson Rev. Aanen Gjovik, Interim
Sharon / Grand Forks (senior) Rev. David Johnson, Interim
Atonement / Jamestown Rev. Ken Bowman, Interim
Immanuel / Jamestown
Milton / Milton and Dovre / Osnabrock
Esmond / Minnewaukan Parish Rev. Harold Ovre, Interim
Bethel / Wahpeton (senior) Rev. Kathryn Rothman, Interim

Area Conversation:

Faith / Hampden
Grace and Wyndmere / Wyndmere

Study / On Hold:

Adams Mountain and Hoff / Adams
St. John and Good Samaritan / Arthur - Hope Internship
Nordland / Rutland; Trinity / Havana - Hope Internship

Ministry Changes:

Rev. Greg Anderson, NW MN Synod, to campus pastor, NDSU Lutheran Center, Fargo
Rev. Sharron Lucas, Sheyenne-Oberon Area Ministry/ Sheyenne, to On Leave From Call
New Hope Lutheran of Leonard (formerly Leonard Lutheran and Helendale Lutheran, Leonard) Rev. James Hulberg, pastor