Meet Our Staff

Rev. Chip Borgstadt
  • Candidacy, Waterlife Journal, & BBQ Fundraiser
Coming Soon
  • Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Rebekah Elder
  • Event Coordinator
Dominique Fritz-Rapsch
  • Bookkeeper
Staff Roles & Responsibilities

Rev. Scott Dalen - Bishop

  • Preach, teach, and administer the sacraments
  • Provide leadership and pastoral care
  • Ordain rostered leaders
  • Synod Council
  • Lead and strengthen the mission and unity of the synod
  • Represent the Western Iowa Synod in regional, Churchwide and ecumenical gatherings

Rev. Cara Knutson - Assistant to the Bishop for Mobility, Call Process, & Congregational Care

  • Mobility
  • Congregational Care
  • Call Process
  • Oversight 1st Call Education
  • Oversight SAMs

Julie Cook - Administrative Assistant

  • Assist congregations with questions and concerns
  • Oversee organization and registration of synod events
  • Serve as the office receptionist
  • Support Synod Council
  • Support candidacy
  • Maintain roster

Coming Soon - Director for Evangelical Mission

  • Communication
  • Website
  • Preach
  • Other duties as assigned

Rev. Chip Borgstadt 

  • Candidacy
  • Waterlife Journal
  • BBQ fundraiser
  • Other duties as assigned

Rebekah Elder - Events Coordinator

Dominique Fritz-Rapsch  -  Bookkeeper

  • All things financial

Josh Kerney - Interim Director of  Gift Planning, ELCA Foundation

  • Ongoing and planned estate gifts
    • Individuals in support of synods, congregations, churchwide ministries, ELCA related organizations
  • Assist with Stewardship, Endowments, and Planned Giving needs