office of the bishop
Eastern north Dakota Synod Staff
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Rev Tessa Moon Leiseth
Bishop
Bishop Tessa was elected August 16, 2020 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Eastern North Dakota Synod and was installed as the synod's fifth bishop, and first female bishop, on October 31st, 2020.
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Deacon Laura Carson
Associate with the Bishop for Formation and Administration
Deacon Laura is responsible for candidacy, synod authorized ministry (SAMs), events (synod assembly and theological conference), synod council liaison, administration, and faith formation.
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Rev Brad Skogen
Associate with the Bishop for Congregational Leadership and Transition
Pastor Brad's primary areas of focus include the call process (for congregations in transition and rostered ministers), conflict, and congregation constitutions. -
Deacon Erin Power
Director for Evangelical Mission
Deacon Erin works with new starts, congregation vitality, advocacy & justice, global church, area ministry strategies, mission support, holy closure/resurrection, and the coaching network.
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Sharla Laugisch
Administrative Assistant
Sharla is your first point of contact with the synod office when you call or stop in the office. You can contact her to schedule an appointment with the Bishop or to be directed to the appropriate staff member in the office.
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Alex benson-tuff
Connections coordinator & First call theological education coordinator
Deacon Alex keeps us connected through online communications (E-Newsletter, Social Media) and event support, including Synod Assembly. She also coordinates the First Call Theological Education program.
