GovernanceThe Minneapolis Area Synod is governed by an annual assembly that elects a Synod Council and bishop to provide oversight and leadership between synodical assemblies.
Our bishop is the Rev. Ann M. Svennungsen. The bishop’s staff includes program associates and skilled support staff. A list of synod staff can be found here. Email addresses are: firstinitial.lastname[at]mpls-synod.org. The vice president of the synod and chair of the Synod Council is Ms. Michelle Reichow. Rev. Thomas Carlson, Secretary Minneapolis Area Synod and ELCA ConstitutionsMinneapolis Area Synod ConferencesThe synod is divided up into 11 conferences and each is overseen by a dean. Bloomington Conference Central Conference Crosstown Conference North Minneapolis Conference Northern Conference Northwest Conference Northwest Hennepin Conference South Minneapolis Conference Southwest Conference Western Parks and Lakes Conference 394 Corridor North Conference Lutheran Chaplain Liaison |
The Mission TableThe Mission Table "shall make Christ known" in our towns, villages, neighborhoods and metropolitan community; to grow our congregations numerically, spiritually and in discipleship; to transform lives, congregation and communities." Goals: 1. New ministry development and new ministry starts 2. Mission and outreach strategy for the synod (evangelism training) 3. Global mission interpretation and promotion. Direction under: Rev. Susan Tjornehoj The Leadership TableThe Leadership Table is dedicated to facilitating networking among rostered leaders and congregations, encouraging extensive sharing and mutual support. Programs: Youth Ministry Network Steering Committee, Bishops’ Theological Conference, Bishop’s Lay Leadership Conference, Congregational Toolkit, Lutheran Older Adult Ministry (LOAM), pre-retirement seminar, first-call theological education and colleague groups. The Global Companion TableThe purpose of the Companion Synod Program is to establish, nurture and strengthen communion relationships in mission within the body of Christ. Engaging in life-long, congregation-to-congregation relationships, partnerships provide opportunities to participate in the life and ministry of the companions through prayer, study, communication, exchange of visitors, and sharing of resources. Companion relationships open our eyes to the many challenges of the global context and call us to deepen our commitment to be true disciples of Christ as individuals and as a community of faith. The Minneapolis Area Synod Companion Synod Programs are coordinated by Diaconal Minister, Kris Perry, in partnership with Archbishop Babba and the Lutheran Church of Christ Nigeria. The Leipzig Connection is in partnership with Superintendent Martin Henker and the Leipzig District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony, Germany. The Partnership TableThis Table is a catalyst for partnering connections between the congregations in this synod, the ecumenical church and the many co-ministries and agencies seeking the common good of the whole community in the light of the Gospel of Christ. Goals: l. To bridge city, suburban and rural congregations 2. To promote co-ministry and congregational partnerships 3. To explore new urban ministry starts and finding the partners to make it possible 4. Promote multi-culturalism within the church 5. Address issues of world hunger and other social concerns |
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