• December 7: Bishop Craig at Our Savior's in Max and St. Paul in Garrison


  • December 21: Bishop Craig at First Lutheran in Bottineau


  • December 24-26: Synod office closed for the Christmas holiday


  • December 31-January 2: Synod office closed for the New Year holiday


News & Events

By Joel S November 18, 2025
News from the WND Synodical Women of the ELCA
By Joel S November 3, 2025
Local Pantries and Caring Neighbors Lend a Hand
By Joel S October 25, 2025
When: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m. CT
By Joel S October 6, 2025
An Advent Liturgy Based on "Ground Floor Grace" by John Stevens

Prayer Concerns


Synod Ministers

Rev. Sharon Baker

Rev. Joseph Burgess

Rev. Van Vechten Crane

Rev. Betty Czubay

Rev. Brad Dokken

Rev. Randy Emgarten

Rev. Jeff Giles

Rev. Joel Hernes

Rev. Sharon Korsmo

Rev. Dominique McFall-Buchholz

Dn. Carol Moen

Rev. Chris Montgomery

Rev. Robert Schmidt

Rev. Dorothy Stein

Rev. Sam Trottier


Synod Congregations & Partner Ministries

Peace Lutheran, Lincoln

Peace Lutheran, Burlington

Peace Lutheran, Crosby

Peace Lutheran, Dickinson


Weekly Prayer Requests

Pr. Jeff Giles

Bishop Craig Schweitzer

Sherie Heine

The MHA Nation

Pr. Betty Czubay

Rich O'Toole (SAM with Tri-Parish)


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. 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.