Saint Paul Area Synod -- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Internships lift up leaders and enliven others

Internships work to enliven others,” said the Rev. Phil Walen, pastor at House of Prayer, Oakdale. Walen knows this from experience. He once was part of a congregation whose energy and support inspired him to enroll in seminary. More >
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‘Opening ourselves to the presence of the spirit in our neighbor’

The Rev. Paul Erickson calls himself “The Connector.” In his new position as assistant to the bishop for evangelical mission, Erickson envisions “a wide variety of ministry opportunities as we seek to understand what God calls the church to be and do in these next generations.” More>

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Looking Ahead

Letter from Bishop Rogness for Congregational Annual Reports. PDF>

Latest issue of Companion News. More>

Leadership in Anxious Times. More>

January Issue of FaithLink. More>

2009 Salary and Compensation Guidelines. More>

Joint Ministerium with Mark Hanson. More>

Book of Faith. Learn more about this churchwide initiative>

From Churchwide ELCA Bishops Prepare for Visit to Holy Land More >