Overview Interim Ministry Call Process Updates

Updated January 13, 2026

Transition: 

  • Zumbrota, Stordahl—Solo Pastor/Part Time (Pulpit Supply/Visitation, Rev. John Lohre).
  • Goodhue, Minneola—Solo Pastor/Part Time.

Self-Study:

  • Adams, Little Cedar & Marshall—Solo/2 point (Contracted Pastoral Ministry, Rev. Emmanuel Kaghondi, 10/21/2025).
  • Dennison, Dennison & Vang—Solo/2 point (Intentional Interim, Rev. Peter Coen-Tuff, 07/08/2025).
  • Faribault, First English—Associate (Bridge Interim, Rev. Lisa Meshke, 06/16/2025).
  • Mapleton, St. John’s—Solo Pastor (Contracted Pastoral Ministry, Rev. David Christenson).
  • Montgomery, St. John’s—Solo (Contracted Pastoral Ministry, Rev. Dave Wall, 05/24/2025).
  • New Richland, Trinity—Solo/Part Time (Contracted Pastoral Ministry, Rev. Trish Reedstrom, 08/01/2025).
  • Pine Island, Saint Paul—Solo (Contracted Interim Pastoral Ministry, Rev. James Scaife, 08/18/2025).
  • Rochester, Mount Olive—Associate Pastor.

Interviewing:

  • Albert Lea, St. John Lutheran Homes—Chaplain/Full Time. Contact Rev. Barb Streed for information if interested.
  • Austin, St. Olaf—Solo Pastor (Intentional Interim, Rev. Kris Ferkin, 08/01/2024).
  • Dodge Center, Faith—Solo (Intentional Interim, Rev. Cheryl Indehar, 01/26/2025).
  • Spring Valley, Our Savior’s—Solo (Contracted Pastoral Ministry, Rev. Nancy Toensing, 11/19/2024).

Ready to Extend Call:

none

Call Extended:

none

Call Accepted: 

  • Deacon Jessica Camp—Luther Seminary to Deacon at Grace, Albert Lea, 01/11/2026.
  • Rev. Andrew Thompson—Southwestern Synod of WI to Solo Pastor at St. Ansgar’s, Cannon Falls, 01/15/2026.

Ordinations:

  • Deacon Jessica Camp—Luther Seminary, to Deacon at Grace, Albert Lea, 01/10/2026.

Long-Term Contract Accepted:

none

Partnering Experiment:

none