2025 Bishop's Convocation

The Rev. Dr. Nate Frambach from Wartburg Seminary joins us September 14-16 at Metigoshe Ministries in Bottineau, ND for the 2025 Bishop's Convocation (formerly the Rostered Leaders Gathering).

All leaders need to be reminded of the beauty of their call to ministry. The Rev. Dr. Nate Frambach will lead us with generous space for connecting with ourselves, and with one another, to help us fully appreciate and remember that you are a human and a beloved child of God. The Bishop's Convocation will be space to not worry about what's expected of you to "do" or to "learn."  Together this retreat will be created for your nourishment.

Accommodation Options:

On-site through Metigoshe Ministries - (701) 263-4788

Lake Metigoshe Quilt Inn - (701) 263-6500

Cobblestone Inn in Bottineau, ND (701) 534-2121

Nathan and Diane Frambach live in Dubuque, Iowa...the “masterpiece on the Mississippi”... and the home of Wartburg Theological Seminary.

Nate is Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology; recently retired after serving twenty-five years as a teaching theologian at Wartburg. He currently serves as part-time pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Dubuque.

Diane is also recently retired, having worked in public education her entire professional career as a school counselor. She now enjoys serving as a certified spiritual director.

They have two young adult children, Garrett and Andres, who live in Madison, WI, and Lakeland, MN, respectively.