Many ELM roster members are working towards becoming part of the ELCA roster. Currently, 12 ELM pastors have received approval for reception, reinstatement or ordination by an ELCA candidacy committee. We celebrate with the church as we live into the new ministry policies and we continue to support and work with those who are in the process of approval.
Approvals:
Sierra Pacific Synod
Reception: Rev. Jeff Johnson, Rev. Dawn Roginski, Rev. Sharon Stalkfleet, Rev. Megan Rohrer, Rev. Craig Minich, Rev. Paul Brenner
Reinstatement: Rev. Ross Merkel
Minneapolis Area Synod
Reception: Rev. Jen Nagel
St. Paul Area Synod
Reception: Rev. Anita Hill
Southeast Iowa Synod
Reception: Rev. Erik Christensen
Metro Chicago Synod
Ordination: Julie Boleyn
New England Synod
Ordination: Matthew James