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:

Fordville and Quale / Fordville
Trinity / Forman
Bethany and St. John / Hatton Rev. Dan Crist, Interim
Goose River and Little Fork / Hatton Rev. Karin Moberg, Interim
Our Savior’s / Hillsboro; Blanchard / Blanchard
First / Hoople Rev. Russ Pollock, Interim
Mayville and Gran / Mayville Rev. Darrel Corey, Interim
Marion / Marion; Trinity / Litchville Rev. JoAnne Moeller, Interim
Faith / Valley City Rev. Chris Hallanger
Bethel / Wahpeton (associate) Rev. Jim Gustafson, Interim

Interview Process:

Peace Lutheran / Fargo (senior) Rev. John Golv, Interim
Sharon / Grand Forks (senior) Rev. David Johnson, Interim
Atonement / Jamestown Rev. Ken Bowman, Interim
New Horizons Parish / Lakota, Brocket, Michigan, and Whitman Rev. Reuben Schnaidt & Sue Kana-Mackey,
Interims
Bethel / Wahpeton (senior) Rev. Jim Gustafson, Interim

Area Conversation:

Prairie Rivers Parish / Wyndmere

Study / On Hold:

Adams Mountain and Hoff / Adams - Rev. Warren Wentzel, Interim
St. John and Good Samaritan / Arthur - Hope Internship
Milton / Milton and Dovre /Osnabrock - Rev. Ryan Fischer, Interim
Esmond / Minnewaukan Parish - Rev. Harold Ovre, Interim
Nordland / Rutland; Trinity / Havana - Hope Internship

Ministry Changes:

Jacob Anderson: Luther Seminary, St Paul to Evanger / Grand Forks; East Walle and Walle / Thompson (ordination date: June 27)
Zach Bey, LST: Chicago to English, Medina and St. Luke, Streeter (ordination date: Aug 6)
Chris Gaule: Trinity, Forman to Grafton, Grafton
Paul Grothe: Our Savior’s, Hillsboro and Blanchard, Blanchard to On Leave From Call
Tessa Hansen Mitzel: Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago to Immanuel / Buxton and Highland/Cummings (ordination date: July 17)
Emmy Isaackson: Trinity, Moorhead to Our Savior’s, Valley City
Natasha Woitzel-Kolles: Luther Seminary, St Paul, to Sheyenne-Oberon Area Ministry / Sheyenne (ordination date: June 20)