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Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA
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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

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Kathy Wimer
Office Administrator
  
Finances
   Statistician

email: click here
Telephone: 218-724-4424 Ext 126





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Pastor Rollie Bockbrader
Synod Minister for Operations and Congregational Care

email: Rollie.Bockbrader@nemnsynod.org
​Telephone: 218-724-4424, Ext 127




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Pastor Elizabeth Davis
​Synod Minister for Candidacy Management (part-time)

email: liz.davis@nemnsynod.org
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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

email: click here
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

email: click here
Telephone: 218-724-4424 Ext 124


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