Rostered Minister Updates

These updates mark important moments in the lives of our rostered ministers and congregations—celebrating new beginnings, honoring retirements, and recognizing the movement of leaders throughout the synod. Each entry reflects the ongoing work of God through people and communities in transition.

Updated January, 2026 for July--December 2025

09/13/25      Beth Monke, Bethlehem Lutheran, Fergus Falls

 09/14/25      Pr. Christy Klemz, Trinity Lutheran , Thief River Falls

09/21/25      Pr. Greg Isaacson, Cormorant Lutheran, Lake Park

09/28/25     Pr. Katelyn Ohren-Shipman, United in Christ Parish, Fertile

07/2025     Pr. Paul Trenne

07/2025     Pr. Gary Johnson

09/2025     Pr. John Ragan

09/2025     Pr. Clay Ellingson

11/2025      Pr. Simon Fensom

12/13/2025     Pr. Roger Olson

12/16/2025     Pr. Milan Davig

12/22/2025     Pr. Rollen Halvorson

07/2025     Pr. Michael Briggs, Northeastern Minnesota Synod

11/2025     Pr. Matthew Rossler, Northeastern Iowa Synod

09/2025     Dn. Jon Leiseth, EaND Synod

09/2025     Pr. Alex Waters, EaND Synod

09/2025     Pr. Kate Gerike, Minneapolis Area Synod

10/2025     Pr. Corey Fuhrmann, St. Paul Area Synod