Rev. Keith Pearson, ELCA Foundation

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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3 года назад 41:25

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The Rev. Keith Pearson serves as Regional Representative for the ELCA Foundation. This episode is from the May WND Synod "Lunch & Learn Zoominar" where Pr. Keith shared a bit of his story with us as well as many insights available to our synod through the ELCA Foundation including endowments, gift policies, and planned giving ideas.
You can find Pr. Keith's contact information here - http://wndsynod.org/synod-staff/
Unexpected Surprises is made possible through a mission grant from the WND Synod Mission Endowment Fund. More information on all of our synod's endowment funds is available here - http://wndsynod.org/endowment-funds/

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Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

Rev. Keith Pearson, ELCA Foundation

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

published 3 года назад

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#Religion #Christianity #Bishop Craig Schweitzer - WND Synod - ELCA

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Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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The WND Synod at the ELCA National Youth Gathering 1:03:58

34 weeks назад1:03:58

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In this episode, Bishop Craig is joined by several adult leaders from across the synod who led groups of youth, young adults, and adult leaders to the recent National Youth Gathering of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. They share the joys and challenges of leading a group to a gathering like this that brings together thousands of people from across the church. They also share their hopes for how this experience might have a lasting and positive impact on the ministry and mission God is calling them into in their local congregations and communities. The National Youth Gathering is held every three years. More information on the gathering can be found at - https://www.elca.church/gathering-live More information on the WND Synod's annual LYO Gathering can be found at - https://www.wndsynod.org/lyo-synod-youth-gathering-of-wnd Bishop Craig is joined in this episode by... Pr. Derek Harkins, Faith Lutheran Church, Bismarck Pr. Martha HarriSon, Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck Gracia Johnson, Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck Pr. Colin Neuharth, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Wis Kortni Plorin, Zion Lutheran Church, Minot Melissa Ramshead, First Lutheran Church, Minot…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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Holy Land Pilgrimage Reflection with Bishop Craig 17:28

37 weeks назад17:28

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Bishop was invited to be part of a group to travel to the Holy Land in June 2024. He offers this reflection as he continues to process all he experienced during the pilgrimage visit to our companion church, the Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Bishop Craig also wrote a blog about this reflection. You can find that here - https://bishopcraig.net/2024/07/30/holy-land-2024-a-post-pilgrimage-reflection/…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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The Rev. Russell Lambert - Trinity Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake, ND 40:12

2 years назад40:12

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Pr. Russ' story begins in Tennessee and wanders around Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Texas before bringing him to the prairies of North Dakota. In this episode, Pr. Russ shares a bit of his story and his gratitude for his unexpected encounters with the people and places of the Western North Dakota Synod. Trinity Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake, ND…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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Deacon Beth Anderson 51:42

2 years назад51:42

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Bishop Craig is joined by Deacon Beth Anderson on this episode. They explore Deacon Beth's vocational journey before her time serving on the Western North Dakota Synod staff and the next places God is calling her in service to the church beyond the synod staff. Enjoy! Centered Growth Coaching & Spiritual Direction…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Voting Members 1:44:40

3 years назад1:44:40

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The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly was held on August 8-12, 2022 in Columbus, OH. There were 13 voting members from our synod participating. We have a chance to hear from several of them in this episode of Unexpected Surprises . The WND Synod Voting members were Vickie Benzmiller from Augustana Lutheran in Underwood; Rosa Berg from Christ Lutheran in Minot; Bruce Carlson, Synod Vice-President from Oak Valley Lutheran Church in Velva; Crystal Engel from Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Bismarck; Reinhard & Cherlynne Hauck from the Dunn County Parish in Dunn Center; Trent Hunskor from Christ Lutheran Church in Minot; Leah Johnson from First Lutheran Church in Rugby; Paul Kadrmas from Heart River Lutheran Church in Mandan; the Rev. Christina Martin from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck; Bishop Craig Schweitzer; the Rev. Beth Walch from Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Bismarck; the Rev. Sue Lynn White from Oak Valley Lutheran Church in Velva; and the Rev. Mary Wiggins from the Scranton Area Lutheran Parish in Scranton. Visit the Churchwide Assembly website - https://www.elca.org/churchwideassembly Click here to visit the WND Synod's recap of Churchwide Assembly. Unexpected Surprises is made possible through a mission grant from the WND Synod Mission Endowment Fund. More information on all of our synod's endowment funds is available here - http://wndsynod.org/endowment-funds…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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Anne & Willie Langdji, Global Mission Regional Representatives in West Africa for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 38:23

3 years назад38:23

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Anne & Willie Langdji join Bishop Craig in this episode. Anne and Willie have served a variety of countries in West Africa for many years. They continue to be one of the central points of contact for the ministry we share with our global companion synod in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic . The Langdjis share with us the multi-facets of their ministry across West Africa and specifically as it relates to the ELCA's bilateral relationship with the many Lutheran churches God is working through across the region. Unexpected Surprises is made possible through a mission grant from the WND Synod Mission Endowment Fund. More information on all of our synod's endowment funds is available here - http://wndsynod.org/endowment-funds…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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The Rev. Randy Emgarten, St. Olaf in Turtle Lake, ND and Our Savior's in Mercer, ND. 21:47

3 years назад21:47

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Bishop Craig is joined by the Rev. Randy Emgarten on this episode of Unexpected Surprises . Pr. Randy serves as pastor of St. Olaf and Our Savior's Lutheran Churches in the central region of our synod. He shares his deep love for the people and holy place of the North Dakota prairie that God has called him to serve for more than two decades. Find out why God's people in this place are so special to Pr. Randy and the ministry he leads. Unexpected Surprises is made possible through a mission grant from the WND Synod Mission Endowment Fund. More information on all of our synod's endowment funds is available here - http://wndsynod.org/endowment-funds/…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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Deacon Terri Endres, Regional Representative from Portico Benefit Services 11:47

3 years назад11:47

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In this episode of Unexpected Surprises, Bishop Craig and Deacon Terri Endres discuss Portico and the many ways it serves the leaders of our church, her journey toward ordained ministry in the church from a vocation in medicine, her love of all things Green Bay Packers, and a few of the things she has heard recently that give hope for the future of the church. Find out more about Portico Benefits Services here - https://porticobenefits.org/ Find out more about Deacon Terri here - http://wndsynod.org/synod-staff/ Unexpected Surprises is made possible through a mission grant from the WND Synod Mission Endowment Fund. More information on all of our synod's endowment funds is available here - http://wndsynod.org/endowment-funds/…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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The Rev. Dave Myers - Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot, ND 17:58

3 years назад17:58

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Pr. Dave Myers joins Bishop Craig for this episode of Unexpected Surprises. Pr. Dave is a retired Air Force serviceman and recently ordained into the ministry of word and sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He serves as Associate Pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minot, ND. Unexpected Surprises is made possible through a mission grant from the WND Synod Mission Endowment Fund. More information on all of our synod's endowment funds is available here - http://wndsynod.org/endowment-funds/…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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The Rev. Dawn Busch - Medora, Belfield, & Daglum Lutheran Churches 19:18

3 years назад19:18

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Bishop Craig is joined by the Rev. Dawn Busch on this episode of Unexpected Surprises . Pr. Dawn serves as pastor of Belfield Lutheran Church, Medora Lutheran Church, and Daglum Lutheran Church on the western edge of our synod. She shares her unique and unexpected journey to ordained ministry, her love of Biblical languages, and the spirit of the congregations she is called to serve in the western region of the synod. Unexpected Surprises is made possible through a mission grant from the WND Synod Mission Endowment Fund. More information on all of our synod's endowment funds is available here - http://wndsynod.org/endowment-funds/…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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Rev. Keith Pearson, ELCA Foundation 41:25

3 years назад41:25

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The Rev. Keith Pearson serves as Regional Representative for the ELCA Foundation. This episode is from the May WND Synod "Lunch & Learn Zoominar" where Pr. Keith shared a bit of his story with us as well as many insights available to our synod through the ELCA Foundation including endowments, gift policies, and planned giving ideas. You can find Pr. Keith's contact information here - http://wndsynod.org/synod-staff/ Unexpected Surprises is made possible through a mission grant from the WND Synod Mission Endowment Fund. More information on all of our synod's endowment funds is available here - http://wndsynod.org/endowment-funds/…

Unexpected Surprises - A Podcast of the Western North Dakota Synod

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Pr. Jon Halvorson, Executive Director of Metigoshe Ministries 21:22

3 years назад21:22