About the Bishop

The Reverend Thomas M. Aitken
+Bishop of the NEMN Synod
Elected: May 2008, Re-Elected: May 2014 to his second 6 year term. 
  • Pastor to all rostered leaders
  • Pastor to all congregations of this synod. 
  • Bishop Aitken oversees: preaching, teaching, and administration of the sacraments in this Synod.
  • He exercises the authority inherent in this office to Ordain, Commission, or Consecrate leaders to the synod's Roster.
  • He approves candidates who have received and accepted a properly issued letter of call.
  • Bishop Aitken regularly preaches in this synod and shares in  the wider work we do in this church. 

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Believing and Having Faith
Bishop Aitken is open to leading a Bible and Faith Study for men’s, women’s or mixed men and women’s Retreats around the theme Belief and Faith. He uses the Gospels as well as other Biblical texts around the meanings of trust, fidelity, faith and believing. You could arrange with one of our Camps (where he has done these already) or at a location of your choosing.  He presents a Biblical understanding of what faith and belief really are, and in particular, as a Lutheran Christian.
 You may contact the synod office to make arrangements with him.
As the synod’s pastor, Bishop Aitken is available in his role as teacher to do presentations in congregations. He is especially eager to be scheduled for “clusters” of congregations. He may be booked for Sunday mornings, week nights, youth or adult forums etc. on the following topics: 
  • How do you answer the question, “Are you Saved?”
  • Questions about life after death and non-Believers
  • This Church I Love
  • Grieving as a Christian
  • Son of God; Jesus or Caesar?
  • Bible 101 (Bible Basics)
  • The Heart and Soul of Scripture
  • Lutheranism 101
  • Stages of Death, Dying and Grief
  • My Experience in Palestine and Israel
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