2025 Bishop Election Information

Deadlines for Bishop’s Election

1. May 31, 2024: Appointment of team to draft synod profile.
2. August 28, 2024: Appointment of Bishop Election Committee.
3. September 27, 2024: Approval of synod profile and dissemination of information by Bishop Election Committee.
4. November 27, 2024: Start of pre-nominations submission.
5. February 17, 2025: Closure of pre-nominations.
6. February 22, 2025: Contacting pre-nominees for biographical information.
7. March 24, 2025: Due date for completed biographical information forms.
8. April 24, 2025: Announcement of pre-nominees and sharing of biographical information.

*Dates set in accordance with the constitution of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA