Overview Interim Ministry Call Process Updates

Updated July 10, 2026

Transition:

  • Dennison, Vang–Solo/Part Time
  • Lanesboro, First of Highland and Whalan-Solo/2 point/Part Time
  • Lewiston, St. Paul Evangelical-Solo/Part Time
  • West Concord, Trinity Solo/Part Time

Self-Study:

  • Bricelyn & Kiester, Good Hope Parish-4 point/ Solo- (Bridge Interim-Rev. Chad Christensen-04/19/2026)
  • Welch, Vasa-Solo Pastor (Interim-Rev. Timothy Seitz-06/01/2026)

Interviewing:

  • Adams, Little Cedar & Marshall-Solo/2 point-(Contracted Pastoral Ministry-Rev. Emmanuel Kaghondi-10/21/2025.
  • Austin, St. Olaf –Solo Pastor (Intentional Interim-Rev. Dr. Kristen Venne-06/15/2026).
  • Mapleton, St. John’s –Solo Pastor (Contracted Pastoral Ministry-Rev. David Christenson 02/13/2026).
  • Montgomery, St. John’s –Solo (Contracted Pastoral Ministry, Rev. Dave Wall-05/24/2025).
  • Pine Island, Saint Paul –Solo (Contracted Pastoral Ministry, Rev. James Scaife-08/18/2025).
  • Red Wing, United-Associate.
  • Rochester, Mount Olive –Associate Pastor.

Ready to Extend Call:

none

Call Extended:

none

Call Accepted:

none

Ordinations:

none

Long-Term Contract Accepted:

none

Partnering Contract for Pastoral Ministry:

  • Rev. Gerald (Dwaine) Sutherland, Grace, Nerstrand-(Holds Letter of Call), Dennison, Dennison-contracting with Contract Agreement for Shared Pastoral Ministry-07/01/2026.

Synod Authorized Minister (SAM):

none

Lay Contracted Ministry:

none