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 (Pastors and Deacons) and all congregations of this Synod
  • Bishop Aitken oversees preaching, teaching and administration of the Sacraments in this Synod
  • Appoints Synodically Authorized Ministers, when needed, and oversees their education
  •  He 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 +Bishop Confirmation Visitations, Middle School Gatherings, LYO theological training, etc… 
  • Meets quarterly 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
  • Is the Chair of the ELCA Roster Committee and Chair of the ELCA Bishop’s Middle East Peace not Walls
  • Works with all nine Regional Bishops in Region 3 in  collaborative work
  • Is Head of Staff at the Synod Office

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Telephone: 218-724-4424 Ext 121
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  The Rev. Amy Odgren
   Director for Evangelical Mission
   Assistant to the Bishop
        Evangelical Leadership & Candidacy
        Stewardship & Mission Support
        New & Renewing Missions
        Congregational Mission Planning
        Faith Practices
      
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        Telephone: 218-724-4424 Ext 125
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Kathy Wimer
Office Administrator
   Finances
   Statistician

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Telephone: 218-724-4424 Ext 126
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Sarah Roe
Communication
Website Administrator
Executive Administrative Assistant 

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Telephone: 218-724-4424 Ext 127

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Deacon Brenda Tibbetts
Assistant to the Bishop
   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
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
   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