• October 11: GIFTS Event-Lay Preaching Workshop with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis at Spring Brook Bible Camp in Epping, ND

    Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis is the Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN.


    Lewis leads conferences, workshops, and retreats internationally on the gospel of John, the New Testament, interpreting the Bible, preaching, leadership, and women in ministry. She is a contributing writer for Working Preacher, co-host of the site's weekly podcast, Sermon Brainwave, and regularly authors the Dear Working Preacher column. 


    The first 20 registrants will be offered a FREE copy of Dr. Lewis's book, A Lay Preacher's Guide: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon.


    Click here to register and get more information about this event.

  • October 10-11: Synod Council Meeting in Minot


  • October 11: WELCA Fall Cluster Gathering - Heart River Cluster at Zion Lutheran in Beulah


  • October 11: WELCA Fall Cluster Gathering - Lonetee Cluster at Grace Lutheran Church, McClusky

    Registration will be at 9:30 AM CT the day of the event. Activities will start at 10:00 AM CT.

  • October 11: WELCA Fall Cluster Gathering - East Missouri Cluster at Peace Lutheran in Lincoln

    The East Missouri Cluster

    Saturday, October 11, 2025

    Peace Lutheran Church, Lincoln, ND.  


    Registration at 11:30 AM with a light meal and the day's events to follow.

  • October 11: WELCA Fall Cluster Gathering - Turtle Mountain - No Fall Gathering this year so please attend one of the other cluster gatherings


  • October 12: Bishop Craig at Bowman Lutheran for Worship


  • October 12: Synod/Regional Hunger Sunday

    More information to come at a later date.

  • October 16-18: Bishop Craig at Board of Regents Meeting at Concordia College


  • October 16-18: LYO in Dickinson

    Click here to register for the Middle School Gathering.


    Click here to register for the Senior High Gathering.

  • October 20: Boundaries Training, Minot

    The first WND Synod Boundaries Workshop will be held on October 20th at Minot State University and will be limited to 35 people.


    Click here to register for the Minot location.

  • October 21: Boundaries Training, Bismarck

    The second WND Synod Boundaries Workshop will be held at the Bismarck Veteran's Public Library on October 21st and will be limited to 35 people.


    Click here to register for the Bismarck location.

  • October 20-21; 23-24: Lutheran World Relief Quilt/Kits Drop Off Dates

    October 20-21 from 9:00 to 5:00 in Dickinson

    October 23-24 from 9:00 to 5:00 in Bismarck

    October 23-24 from 9:00 to 5:00 in Minot


    Please drop off at your local Midwest Motor Express location.

  • November 3-6: Pr. Tera at DEM Meeting in Chicago


  • November 13-16: Bishop Craig at ELCA Church Counsel Meeting in Chicago


  • November 17-19: Region 3 Retreat hosted by the WND Synod in Alexandria, MN


  • November 22: SAM Summit, Faith Lutheran Churck, Bismarck

    The link to register and schedule of events to come at a later date.

  • December 4: First Call Theological Education-10:00 AM Zoom Mtg


News & Events

2025 Advent Worship Resource

By Joel S • October 6, 2025
An Advent Liturgy Based on "Ground Floor Grace" by John Stevenson

LivingWorks FAITH Curriculum

By Joel S • September 12, 2025
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Boundaries Workshops Scheduled

By Joel S • September 12, 2025
Space Is Limited. Reserve Your Spot Today!

LYO 2025: Wanted

By Joel S • September 3, 2025
WND Synod Youth Gathering Set for October

Prayer Concerns


Synod Ministers

Rev. Cole Bentley

Rev. Pauline Crowder

Rev. Duane Danielson

Rev. Kim Gifford

Rev. Dana Holter

Rev. Gayler Korsmo

Rev. Chris Martin

Rev. David Myers

Rev. Colin Neuharth

Rev. Jim Sorenson

Rev. Rick Watson


Synod Congregations & Partner Ministries

Medora Lutheran Church

Metigoshe Lutheran Church

Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center

Nazareth Lutheran Church


Weekly Prayer Requests

Pr. Jeff Giles

Bishop Craig Schweitzer

Sherie Heine

The MHA Nation

Pr. Betty Czubay


Job Openings

This list is intended to provide a resource for congregations wishing to advertise staff positions for lay leaders in their congregations.


To view a list of congregations or organizations seeking to call a Pastor or Deacon visit our Congregations in the Call Process listing.


Current Openings:


St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Dickinson.

  • Faith Formation Director (full-time)
  • The Faith Formation Director builds relationships within and outside of the church by developing, coordinating, and administering ministry for children, youth, family, and adult ministries.  Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Wednesday Worship, Youth & Family Ministries, Milestone Ministries, Cross-generational Events, Mission Trips and Youth Gatherings, and other miscellaneous responsibilities.  Education and experience are desired, but not required.

CLICK HERE to view the complete job description and how to apply


St. Olaf Lutheran Church - Devils Lake.

  • Youth Ministry Coordinator (full-time or part-time)
  • The Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Olaf Lutheran Church will shepherd youth and their families from birth through high school by empowering, supporting, and encouraging youth, their families and adult volunteers in learning, faith formation and spiritual growth. The coordinator will plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee activities for children and families that foster Christian community through relationship-building while promoting fun, spiritual development, ministry, and outreach involvement opportunities.

CLICK HERE to visit their website and to learn more about this position



If you have a position you would like posted, please e-mail a summary, possible position description, and contact information to info@wndsynod.org.