2007 Assembly
May 31 - June 2, 2007

The 2007 Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly was held on May 31 – June 2, 2007 at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Our theme, Growing This Church Together: Lutherans Read the Bible focused on both the Lutheran history of Biblical interpretation of the Bible as well as how a Lutheran perspective helps us discern current issues in our church. Bishop Craig Johnson was re-elected as Bishop on the first ballot with 80% of the votes. Michelle Reichow of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, East Bethel was elected as Synod Vice President.

If you have any questions please call Terri Endres, diaconal minister, and synod assembly manager at  612.230.3307 or email her at t.endres@mpls-synod.org .

Celebrating 100 Years of Campus Ministry, the offering to support this ministry was $4979.77.

           
Bishop Johnson spoke after           14 resolutions were acted upon.
being re-elected as bishop.

Participants enjoyed the selection of workshops offered. 

Special guests: 
                        
Rev. Martin Henker                             Rev. Dr. Peter Bartimawus

Bishop Election Information

One of the business items at this year's assembly was the election of the bishop. Bishop Craig Johnson was re-elected on the first ballot with 80.1% of the vote. 75% was needed to be elected on the first ballot.
Craig Johnson: 449
Susan Engh: 51
Thomas Carlson: 32
Gordon Peterson: 27

Resolutions

• Resolutions Summaries

• RC 2007-1: A Minnesota Without Poverty Petition
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voting cards.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-2: Memorial to Extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Liberian Persons
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voting cards.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-3: Cherish Our Children
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voting cards.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-4: Faithful Solutions to Global Warming and Climate Change
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voting cards.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-5: Annual Synod Theological Conference
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voting cards.
  Voted to reject resolution.

• RC 2007-6: Churchwide Staff Support for Ministries in Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling and Clinical Education (MCPCCE)
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voting cards.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-7: A Memorial to Refrain from Considering All Motions Favoring Revisions Related to Clergy Conduct in Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline and Vision and Expectations and ELCA Bylaws

• Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of paper ballot.
  Voted to reject resolution.

• RC 2007-8: A Memorial to Develop an Amendment to Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline and Vision and Expectations
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of paper ballot.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-9:  Memorial to Encourage Refraining from Discipline
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of paper ballot.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-10: A Memorial to Endorse Restraint
  Resolution withdrawn by authors.

• RC 2007-11: ELCA Support for U.S. Department of Peace Bill (HR808)
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of paper ballot.
  Voted to reject resolution.
  Link: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.00808:

• RC 2007-12: A Memorial in Condemnation of Torture
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voice.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-13: Revised Budget for 2007
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voting cards.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-14: Proposed Budget for 2008
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voting cards.
  Voted to adopt resolution.

• RC 2007-15: Resolution on Unauthorized Use of Church Property by Governmental Authorities
  Bishop Johnson called for a vote, by use of voice.
  Voted to adopt resolution as amended.