• March 3-7: Bishop Craig at COB in Chicago


  • 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 29-31: 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.

    News & Events

    2026 Pre-Assembly Workshop

    By Joel S • February 24, 2026
    Equipping Storytellers: Practical Tools for Storytelling in Your Church

    The Palm Sunday Path

    By Joel S • February 12, 2026
    Non-partisan Path of Action Set for March 25, 2026

    WND Synod Receives Grant

    By Joel S • January 28, 2026
    Financial Support for Rural & Small-Town Congregations

    The Western Whirlwind

    By Joel S • November 18, 2025
    News from the WND Synodical Women of the ELCA

    Prayer Concerns


    Synod Ministers

    Rev. Steve Anderson

    Rev. Mary Lou Aune

    Rev. Adam Barden

    Dn. Kari Files

    Rev. Brandy Gerjets

    Rev. Luther Hanson

    Rev. Tim Johnson

    Rev. Karen Nelson

    Rev. Kevin Nelson

    Rev. Steven Schou

    Rev. Allen Wagner


    Synod Congregations & Partner Ministries

    Saron Lutheran, Minot

    Shell Creek Lutheran, Plaza

    Skandinavian Evangelical Lutheran (Sims), Almont

    St. John Lutheran, Carson


    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.