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Bishop Michael A. Last came to
synod staff as an assistant to
the bishop in June 1999. He was elected bishop of the synod and installed
into the office in 2001. Bishop Last has primary responsibility for the
ministry of Word and Sacrament in this synod and its congregations,
providing pastoral care and leadership for this synod, its congregations,
its ordained ministers and other rostered leaders. The synod bishop ordains approved candidates for ministry
as well as consecrates and commissions
lay rostered leaders. The bishop is the chief ecumenical officer of the
synod. He
exercises leadership in the mission of this church, including oversight of
the synod's companion synod Hatua kwa Hatua relationship with the Southern
Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. While seeking to
preserve the
unity of the Church, the bishop oversees and administers the work of the
synod.712-732-4968, Ext. 446 ~
bishoplast@wisynod.org |
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Cynthia Johnson, administrator for the bishop's office, joined synod staff in
September 2001. She is coordinator of office operations and staff projects,
with particular focus on scheduling and resource needs for Bishop Last. Cindy is synod assembly planner
and provides financial resource
to the synod treasurer and finance committee. 712-732-4968, Ext. 446 ~
wiscj@wisynod.org |
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Pastor Danette Johns was called to synod staff as
assistant to the bishop in October 2001. Pastor Johns is call process coordinator, staff support to
the Board for Ministry and shares staff responsibility for pastoral care and
leadership development for
congregations and rostered leaders. 712-732-4968, Ext. 448 ~
wisdj@wisynod.org |
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Pastor Rodger Prois was
called to be Director for Evangelical Mission beginning September
2009. This position represents the Congregational and Synodical
Mission unit in the Western Iowa Synod. Pastor Prois has two main areas of
focus: evangelical mission and stewardship ministry and education. In
addition, Pastor Prois provides staff support to the Mission Table.
712-732-4968, Ext. 445 ~
wisrp@wisynod.org |
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Pastor Peter Soli
accepted a call to synod
staff as assistant to the bishop in September 2009. Pastor Soli works with congregations which are
in transition including those in the call process. He also
provides guidance to congregations revising their constitutions, is staff
support for the Board for Congregational Life, and shares staff
responsibility for pastoral care for congregations and rostered leaders.
712-732-4968, Ext. 449 ~
wisps@wisynod.org |
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Kay Broich, Office
Operations Coordinator, joined the synod staff in November 2006. As
bookkeeper, she keeps track of synod financial records, as well as
congregational financial statements. In addition, Kay is coordinator of
the Western Iowa Synod Lay School of Ministry. Her duties also include
hospitality at the synod office.
712-732-4968, Ext. 440 ~
wiskb@wisynod.org |
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Cynthia Wells,
Global Programs Coordinator, has been on
synod staff since April 2002. Cindy's work focuses on two areas: our
companion synod relationship with the Southern Diocese of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Tanzania, and Global Mission/Hunger efforts. Within this
realm of work, Cindy coordinates and assists in the on-going development of
the 4 partner projects of our companion synod relationship, arranges for the
sending and receiving of visitors between the Western Iowa Synod and the
Southern Diocese, and coordinates and resources those in companion
congregation relationships.
712-732-4968, Ext. 441 ~
wiscw@wisynod.org |
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