Suzie Bjork, Administrative Assistant, part-time
Provides hospitality, supports the financial administrator, and assists with synodical events.

Cyndi Berg, Office Manager
Oversees office operations; provides administrative support to the assistant to the bishop for evangelical mission, assistant to the bishop for leadership support, and the assistant to the bishop for congregational life and mission; assists with and assigns general office support; and serves as a key participant in planning the synod assembly and other events.

The Rev. Paul Erickson, Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Mission
Serves as deployed churchwide staff from Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission (EOCM) who furthers the work of the whole church in the Saint Paul Area Synod by engaging synodical leaders, structures, and strategies in the formation and development of evangelizing congregations; relates to the South Central Conference and urban and ethnic ministries; serves as liaison to the Dakota County Partners; furthers collaborative mission funding strategies; assists with the care and support of rostered leaders and congregations.

Beth Helgen, Assistant to the Bishop for Administration
Serves as a liaison to the bishop and provides oversight and coordination around efforts directly related to the bishop's work and synod governance, provides administration and coordination of the office of the bishop, gives oversight to finance, media relations, and communications; and assists with the care and support of rostered leaders and congregations.

Julie Keefe, Program Assistant, part-time
Serves as receptionist and events registrar; assists with office operations; coordinates the data base; and provides administrative support to the bishop and assistant to the bishop for administration.

Myrna Lamberton, Financial Administrator, part-time
Manages financial records and accounts; coordinates property and personnel matters; reviews and updates Salary and Compensation Guidelines, and provides direction to global companion partnerships. Serves as resource to congregations about ELCA mission support records.

The Rev. Susan Miller, Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Life and Mission
Works to assist congregations and leaders in lifting up a vision for mission of the larger church, supporting and equipping them to participate in that vision; relates to the Southeast Conference, South Conference, and East Central Conference; liaison to Children, Youth, and Family Ministry steering committee and Book of Faith advocate; serves as a contact for stewardship ministries and interim pastors; assists with the care and support of rostered leaders and congregations.

Kate Penz, Communications Specialist
Coordinates and manages print and electronic communications that further the mission and ministry of the congregations and leaders of the Saint Paul Area Synod; serves as webmaster; and works as a member of the synod assembly planning team.

Sister Noreen Stevens, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership Support
Works to identify, equip, and strengthen leaders in this church, particularly in matters related to candidacy, mobility, and call process; relates to the North Central Conference and North Conference; coordinates First Call Theological Education and events involving those in specialized ministry; assists with the care and support of rostered leaders and congregations.

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