• September 13: WELCA Fall Cluster Gathering - Western Prairie Cluster at Zion Lutheran in Berhold

    Western Prairie Cluster Fall Gathering

    Saturday, September 13, 2025

    Zion Lutheran Church, Berthold, ND, Registration at 9:30am CT

    Event starts at 10am CT

  • September 14-16: Bishop's Convocation (Fall Gathering), Metigoshe Ministries

    Click here to register for the 2025 Bishop's Convocation.


    Click here for a schedule of events.

  • September 20: WELCA Fall Cluster Gathering - Badlands Cluster at Belfield Lutheran in Belfield

    Badlands Cluster Fall Gathering 

    Saturday, September 20, 2025

    Belfield Lutheran Church, Belfield, ND 

    Registration at 9:30am MT 

    Event starts at 10am MT

  • October 2-3: Bishop Craig at ELCA Church Council Meeting-Minneapolis


  • October 3-7: Bishop Craig at COB-Minneapolis


  • October 4: WELCA Fall Cluster Gathering - Upper Missouri Cluster at Grace Lutheran in Wildrose


  • October 9: First Call Theological Education-10:00 AM Zoom Mtg


  • 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 Location TBD


  • 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 9:30am CT

    Cluster activities starting at 10am CT.

  • 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.

  • 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


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


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Prayer Concerns


Synod Ministers

Deacon Lynea Geinert

Rev. Bethany Haberstroh

Rev. Curt Hanson

Rev. Martha Harrison

Rev. Sondra Krogstad

Rev. Dale Nabben

Rev. Mark Narum

Rev. Emily Nesdahl

Rev. Steve Olson

Rev. Josh Parris

Rev. Gerald Roise

Rev. Charles Taft

Rev. Carol Wendel


Synod Congregations & Partner Ministries

Leeds Lutheran Church, Leeds

Living Water Lutheran, Mandan

Lord of Life Lutheran, Bismarck

Lutheran Campus Ministries, Minot


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.