The synod celebrates its leaders in their various stages of ministry. We are happy to share information about changes here.
“Change is constant in any living organism. That is no less true for communities of faith. Leaders change. New ordinands explore calls. Pastors retire.” – Ken Inskeep
New to the Synod:
The Rev. Chris Enstad, from South-Central Synod of Wisconsin to Bethlehem – Twin Cities, senior pastor
The Rev. Joann Conrad, from Saint Paul Area Synod to All Nations UCC, pastor
The Rev. Jacob Burkman, from Northeastern Minnesota Synod to Braham, Braham, interim pastor
The Rev. Renita Eidenschink, from Southeastern Minnesota Synod to Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, chaplain
The Rev. M. Alexandra George, from Saint Paul Area Synod to Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, spiritual care manager
Within the Synod:
The Rev. Lee Hallstrom, retired, to Oak Grove, Richfield, interim pastor
The Rev. Korla Masters, from Augustana, Minneapolis, to House of Prayer, Richfield, associate pastor (pt)
The Rev. Paul Lutter, from Peace, Plymouth, to on-leave-from-call
The Rev. Kjell Ferris, from Calvary, Minneapolis to Vista, St. Louis Park, interim pastor
The Rev. Charlie Ruud, from Mount Olivet, Minneapolis, to on-leave-from-call
Goings/Retirement, with Godspeed:
The Rev. Andrea Bonneville DeNaples, from on-leave-from-call to Northeastern Minnesota Synod
The Rev. Brent Campbell, from Zion, Anoka, retired
The Rev. Greg Meyer, from Fabric Minneapolis, retired
The Rev. Robert Lyndes, from Crest View Senior Community, retired
Congregations in Interim/Discernment:
Braham, Braham, pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, associate pastor
Grace Northeast Minneapolis, pastor developer
Holy Nativity, New Hope, associate pastor (pt)
Oak Grove, Richfield, pastor
St. Andrew, Eden Prairie, senior pastor
St. John, Belle Plaine, pastor
St. John’s, Shakopee, pastor
Vista, St. Louis Park, pastor
Zion, Anoka, senior pastor
Congregations in Active Call Process:
All Saints, Norwood Young America, associate pastor
Augustana, Minneapolis, pastor
Calvary, Minneapolis, pastor
Community of the Cross, Bloomington, pastor
Faith, Isanti, pastor
Light of Christ, Delano, pastor
Long Lake, Isanti, associate pastor
Messiah, Minneapolis, pastor
Minnehaha Communion, Minneapolis, pastor
Our Redeemer Oromo, Minneapolis, pastor
Redeemer, Henderson, pastor
Shepherd of the Lake, Prior Lake, associate pastor (pt)
Congregations Calling Final Candidate:
Advent, Maple Grove, associate pastor
All Nations Indian UCC, pastor
Mount Calvary, Excelsior, associate pastor
Our Father’s, Rockford, pastor
Updated 3/12/2024