• August 29: WND Bishop Installation at St. John Lutheran Church in Dickinson at 2:00 PM MT


  • August 30: Holy Closure, Trinity Lutheran, Tioga


  • September 19: Heart River Fall Cluster at Zion Lutheran in Elgin, ND


  • September 20-22: Fall Theological Retreat (formerly Bishop's Convocation)

    Join us at Metigoshe Ministries for the 2026 Fall Theological Retreat!


    Click here for more information and to register.

  • September 22 (2:30 PM) - September 23 (12:00 PM) Metigoshe Theological "SAM"inary

    Contact Metigoshe Ministries to register: 701-236-4788 or retreats@metigosheministries.com

  • September 25: Western Prairie Cluster at Bethel Lutheran in New Town, ND


  • October 3: Upper Missouri Cluster at the Springbrook Bible Camp in Epping, ND


  • October 9-10: Lyle Griner Combined Event for all and SAMs/Mentors, Bismarck


  • October 16-18: LYO Event at Baymont Inn & Suites, Mandan


  • October 23-24: Women's Retreat & Convention at Camp of the Cross

    Guest speaker, invitation to WELCA convention activities, crafting activity (Friday night), Bible study, small group activities, worship, great meals and lodging!

  • November 21: SAM Summit in Bismarck


  • December 4-5: Andy Root - GIFTS Event - Bismarck


  • January 8-9, 2027 Metigoshe Theological "SAM"inary: Preaching & Ministry of Presence & "Pastoral Care"

    Mark your calendars, more information to come.

    News & Events

    Pretzer Joins WND Synod Staff

    By Joel S • August 12, 2026
    Rev. Mike Pretzer Appointed Assoc. with the Bishop for Formation & Transition

    WND ND Synod Bishop Installation

    By Joel S • June 30, 2026
    Rev. Lisa Lewton to be installed as WND Synod Bishop on August 29, 2026

    Thank You & Farewell Social

    By Joel S • June 30, 2026
    Synod Plans Send-off Gathering for Exiting Bishop

    Lunch & Learn Series

    By Joel S • June 16, 2026
    Explore a Myriad of Topics with Disaster Capacity Builder Jen Engquist, Tuesdays at Noon.

    Prayer Concerns


    Synod Ministers

    Rev. Julie Anderson

    Rev. Michael Burns

    Rev. Jake DeBoer

    Rev. Tammy Hamm

    Rev. Brian Knutson

    Rev. Cal Oraw

    Rev. Rachel Simonson

    Rev. Wayne Van Kauwenbergh

    Rev. Mary Wiggins



    Synod Congregations & Partner Ministries

    Concordia Lutheran, Fessenden

    Concordia Lutheran, Crosby

    Concordia Lutheran, Benedict

    Clear Creek Lutheran, Keene



    Weekly Prayer Requests

    Pr. Jeff Giles

    Sherie Heine

    The MHA Nation

    Pr. Betty Czubay

    Rich O'Toole (SAM with Tri-Parish)

    Bishop Lisa Lewton

    Pr. Todd Olson and his wife Deanna




    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:


    First Lutheran Church - Mandan.

    • Director of Children's Faith Formation (part-time - est. 15-20 hours/week)
    • First Lutheran Church is seeking a joyful, organized, and faith-filled leader to serve as our Director of Children’s Faith Formation. This person will lead ministry with children from birth through elementary age, helping children and families grow in faith through engaging education, worship participation, and community-building opportunities. We are seeking someone who loves children, values partnership with families, and can create a welcoming environment where every child knows they belong. 

    CLICK HERE to learn more about this position

    TO APPLY, CLICK THIS LINK and email a resume and brief letter of interest to First Lutheran Church in Mandan.


    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.