Call Committee FAQ’s
What is the difference between a Deacon and a Pastor?
A Deacon is called to Word and Service Ministry and is able to preach, but does not preside at the sacraments.
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A Pastor is called to Word and Sacrament Ministry and while preaching presides at the sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism.
How long will it take for Servant of Christ to call a new Pastor/ Deacon of Children’s Ministry?
We don’t know the exact timeline, but we do know that the Minneapolis Area Synod will begin forwarding candidates names to the Call Committee around June 1st.
I couldn’t make it to the meeting with Bishop Jen Nagel on 4-27-25. What was discussed?
Here are notes from the meeting ​
Members of Call Committee:
Joe Gorman (chairperson)
Rachell Anderson (Recorder of Meeting Minutes)
Anne Larsen Meddock (Communicator)
Heather Conneran (Chaplain)
Madalyn Skarolid
Sara Narum
Pastor Melissa Maltman
On June 25th, the Call Committee met with Assistant to the Bishop John Hulden and received the candidates’ names and instructions about the interview process. Interviews will be scheduled in July. Please keep the Call Committee in your prayers.
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March 23rd Call Committee Installed during Sunday Worship
April 6th and April 13th, between and after Sunday worship: Call Committee Survey available for the Congregation to complete either online or on paper
April 27th at 11:30 AM – Congregational Forum with Bishop Jen Nagel to review Ministry Site Profile
​Who can I contact about a Deacon or Pastor that I think would be a good fit for this position?
You can nominate a Pastor or Deacon by filling out this form. Deadline to submit names is June 1st.