• June 12: First Call Theological Education-10:00 AM Zoom Mtg


  • June 25: Bishop Craig at Ordination of Cheryl Lantz; 6:00 PM MT at St. John Lutheran Church , Dickinson


  • June 29: Bishop Craig at West Prairie Lutheran, Williston for Anniversary Celebration


  • July 22-24: Bishop Craig at Region 3 Retreat


  • July 28-August 2: Churchwide Assembly, Phoenix, AZ

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  • August 14: First Call Theological Education-10:00 AM Zoom Mtg


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


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


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


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


  • October 12: Bishop Craig at Bowman Lutheran for Worship


  • October 16-18: Bishop Craig at Board of Regents Meeting at Concordia College


  • October 16-18: LYO in Dickinson


  • 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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For ELCA Region 3 Leaders Who Work with Children, Youth, and Family Ministries.

Prayer Concerns


Synod Ministers

Rev. Ben Carlsen

Rev. Roger Dieterle

Rev. Dick Hendrickson

Rev. Renee Johnson

Rev. Phil Leer

Rev. Chris Lenning

Rev. Steph Lorenz

Rev. Katie Rodriguez

Rev. Phyllis Scroggins

Rev. Galen Strand

Rev. Beth Walch

Rev. John Warner


Synod Congregations & Partner Ministries

Grace Lutheran, Wildrose

Grace Lutheran, McClusky

Grace Lutheran, Driscoll

Good Shepherd, Bismarck


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. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Dickinson.

  • Endowment and Fund Director (full-time)
  • The Endowment Fund Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, growth, and management of the church’s endowment fund. This position plays a vital role in shaping a culture of generous, purpose-driven giving that aligns with the spiritual mission of the church. This position is budgeted for 40 hours per week.  The successful candidate will be responsible to the Lead Pastor, Congregation Council, and Endowment Fund Committee.

CLICK HERE to view the complete job description and how to apply


Good Shephard Lutheran Church - Bismarck.

  • Music & Worship Director (full-time)
  • The Music & Worship Director will work closely with pastors, music & worship staff, and worship teams in the implementation of all facets of Music & Worship Ministry for GSLC. The Director will collaborate with all ministry areas to engage music into all aspects of GSLC programming. The Director reports directly to the Senior Pastor of GSLC.  Desired attributes of the preferred candidate included a heart and desire to provide people with meaningful worship experiences, skills in organization, management, leadership, teamwork, and communication, willingness to share personal musical talents, open to learning new things, appreciation of a wide variety of music forms and genres from classical to rock, and a grace-centered appreciation of the bible, Lutheran theology, and people. 

CLICK HERE  to view the complete job description and how to apply


WND/EAND Synod

  • Disaster Capacity Builder (full-time)
  • Historically, disaster preparedness and response were provided in the state of North Dakota through Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota. With the closure of LSSND, the Eastern and Western North Dakota Synods are creating this new position, funded with a three-year grant from Lutheran Disaster Response of the ELCA. The purpose of the position is to build disaster resiliency and response preparedness with and among ELCA Lutherans in the Eastern and Western North Dakota Synods. The position is accountable equally to both synod bishops, with supervision and employment being managed by the Western North Dakota Synod. 

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.