• March 9-13: Pr. Tera at DEM meetings in Chicago


  • March 19-23: Bishop Craig at ELCA Church Council Retreat


  • March 28: Face-to-Face Synod Council Meeting in Bismarck


  • March 29: Installation of Pr. John Van Haneghan, Our Redeemer's Lutheran, New England 10:00 AM


  • March 29-31: Pr. Brad at Region 3 Candidacy Conference


  • April 20-22: First Call Retreat at Metigoshe Ministries


  • April 25: Treasurer's Training (Zoom) for all SWO and Unit Treasurers at 1:00 PM

    This training will discuss:


    1.  Responsibilities of the Treasurer

    2.  How to open an ELCA CU account for your congregation or SWO

    3.  Time for Q&A


    Here is the link to register:


    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FKdyMmOaQTewBK1Qv1hHbg#/registration




  • May 3: WND SWO Board meeting at Camp of the Cross (in person or via Zoom)


  • May 29-31: Synod Assembly, Watford City

    Registration will open the middle of April. More information to come at a later date.

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    Synod Ministers

    Dn. Alex Benson-Tuff

    Rev. Richard Budd

    Rev. Gail Hagerty

    Rev. Jon Halvorson

    Dn. Claudette Kosel

    Rev. David Maxfield

    Rev. Mary Peterson

    Rev. Mike Pretzer

    Rev. Bill Rindy

    Rev. George Schuessler

    Rev. Betty Stedman


    Synod Congregations & Partner Ministries

    Trinity Lutheran, Beach

    Trinity Lutheran, Bismarck

    Trinity Lutheran, Columbus

    Trinity Lutheran, Drake


    Weekly Prayer Requests

    Pr. Jeff Giles

    Bishop Craig Schweitzer

    Sherie Heine

    The MHA Nation

    Pr. Betty Czubay

    Rich O'Toole (SAM with Tri-Parish)

    Pr. Larry Giese



    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.