The Reverend Amy J. Odgren
+Bishop of the NEMN Synod
Elected: August 2020
  • ​Pastor to all Rostered Leaders (Pastors and Deacons) and all congregations of this Synod
  • Bishop Odgren oversees preaching, teaching and administration of the Sacraments in this Synod
  • Appoints Synodically Authorized Ministers, when needed, and oversees their education
  • She exercises the authority inherent in this office to Ordain Ministers of Word and Sacrament (Pastors) and Ministers of Word and Service, (Deacons) and approves candidates who have received and accepted a properly issued letter of call.
  • Encourages youth in our Synod through Middle School Gatherings, LYO theological training, etc… 
  • Meets with our five Synod Deans
  • Regularly preaches and presides in congregations of this Synod and interprets the mission of the ELCA at Forums throughout the Synod
  • Works with all nine Regional Bishops in Region 3 in  collaborative work
  • Is Head of Staff at the Synod Office

email: click here amy.odgren@nemnsynod.org
Telephone: 218-724-4424 Ext 125
Pastor Rollie Bockbrader
Synod Minister for Operations and Congregational Care

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​Telephone: 218-724-4424, Ext 126


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Deacon Colleen Bernu
Director for Evangelical Mission and Synod Minister for   Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Together Here Ministries
Anti-Racism Team
Congregational Vitality
Mission Table

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​   Telephone:  218-724-4424, Ext.  121
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Pastor Elizabeth Davis
​Synod Minister for Candidacy Management (part-time)

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Deacon Brenda Tibbetts
Synod Minister for Leadership Support
   Call Process/Roster Admin.
   First Call
   Fall Theological Conference
   Lay Leader Network
   Bishop Election Committee:
   Synod Staff Liaison

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Telephone: 218-724-4424 Ext 122
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Catherine Anderson
Synod Minister for Discipleship and Christian Community 
   Leadership Development/Faith Formation
   Lutheran Youth Organization
   Middle School Gathering
   Cardia Deo (Sr. High Retreat)
   Synod Journey to the ELCA Youth Gathering

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Telephone: 218-724-4424 Ext 124