A Word from Bishop Rindy
In the midst of all that is going on in our world, I’m actually excited. There are many things which could drag our thoughts down. Instead, I invite you to listen to Jesus. “I am with you always, even to the end of the age,” and “you will be my witnesses.” Listen to these words from Paul: “Nothing in all of creation will be able to separate us from the love of God,” and “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about these things.” This is where we are called to focus. Continue reading…
A Word from Bishop Rindy
Over the centuries, the Church has undergone many challenges and changes. If we were all able to back out a few notches, we would have a God’s eye perspective on the transitions our world, our nation, and our church are experiencing. That perspective presents both challenge and opportunity for us. As I reflected on our synod mission plan/budget, a question came to mind: What does our mission plan say about our perspective of ministry? Continue reading…
The earthquake which struck Haiti Tuesday has devastated this island nation claiming thousands of lives and affecting millions of people. Help is needed immediately, especially prayers and financial gifts for the relief effort. Continue reading…
In an effort to get information that you may need in a timely accessible form, I have recorded some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) from our conference assemblies regarding rostering changes within the ELCA. They are not highly polished, but hopefully they will be of some help as you seek to be faithful. Bear in mind that the following video clips are not meant to be theological dissertations but rather pastoral reflections to assist you with processing difficult questions.
Bill Rindy
Serving as Bishop of the Eastern North Dakota Synod
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As we walk the Christian life, we seek to live in God-pleasing ways. In my prayer life, I have made it a point not to tell the Creator of the universe how to run it. However, as I have been observing and conversing with those who till the soil, I have been reflecting on a core theological conviction I live by: God would never call to do something without equipping us to do it. This goes for farmers as well as pastors (not to mention every child of God). So I have been praying for daily bread, mindful of Martin Luther’s inclusion of “favorable weather” as part of the daily bread which God provides. As I write this, I am thanking God for the favorable weather of the past two weeks, allowing God’s children to do that which they are called to do: feed the world. May you sense God’s providence of daily bread in this season of Thanksgiving, that our hearts and lives may be filled with gratitude for all of God’s goodness. May we also be moved to share with those who find themselves in need. Continue reading…
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