An enjoyable week working in #themagiccity, Minot, ND. Heading home today to do laundry and repack. Of to the spring Evangelical Lutheran Church in America #conferenceofbishops meeting tomorrow morning. #lifeontheroad WND Synod

I made it onto Henri’s instagram page when I got home. It’s the simple things folks that really matter sometimes. #doggiehenri

Grateful for a few days this past week sleeping in my own bed and catching up a bit at the office. BUT - it’s a beautiful weekend to get back on the road. Lunch at one of my favorite places is an added bonus. WND Synod

A wonderful weekend with Christ Lutheran Church, Minot celebrating 60 years of Deacon Carol’s ministry and installing Pastor Emily Pankow Nesdahl as their next Senior Pastor. The worship recording is here - vimeo.com/920605697?fbcl…

We rejoice with the whole church that Angela Danielle Kutzer (Angie Kutzer) is a called and ordained minister of word and service in the church of Christ Jesus! Deacon Kutzer has been called to serve as Director of Pastoral Care at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center.

Something I ate in the past 24 hours did not agree with me. After sleeping much of the day, I awoke in time for the start of the season. We’ll see if I’m awake at the end of the game. #gocubsgo⚾️🐻💙❤️ #playball #maundythursday2024 & #mlbopeningday⚾️

An enjoyable morning of worship on this Second Sunday of Easter with God’s children at Hope Lutheran Church - Surrey, ND. Thank you for the warm hospitality and your incredible witness to the risen Christ Jesus in so many awesome ways around your community!! WND Synod

There are so many moments in this call when I take a moment to give God thanks. Tonight was one of them. The WND Synod Council met to discuss the upcoming Synod Assembly & receive updates on a synod-wide visioning process that we’ve been working on since February 2021.

An honor to serve as a liaison bishop for Region 3 on the ELCA Lutherans Church Council. Looking forward to sleep in my own bed for a few nights. Heading home with a grateful heart for all that God continues to do through this church. #godslovemadereal #GodsWorkOurHands WND Synod

Sunday, in honor of Taylor Swift, preachers will release a brand new sermon right after the gospel reading and then drop an additional 15 minutes right before the benediction.

Every so often, there are moments in this call that takes my breath away. Worshipping with the good folks of Ray Lutheran Church today and baptizing baby Isaiah, son of Pr. Mary Dickman Parris and Pr. Josh Parris, is a perfect example of such a moment. WND Synod

A busy few days in the wonderful town of Watford City, ND. Synod Assembly prep, First Lutheran Church Watford City council retreat and planning, and a beautiful Sunday worship with a really good choir. facebook.com/share/v/vV5Pc3…?

After years of waiting and designing and dreaming, the deck is FINALLY open!!! We installed the firepit today. We’re still a bit short on furniture, so you might want to bring your own chair for now, but all are welcome!!!

Enjoying a nice evening on the deck. Great sunset and a really solid interview by Norah O’Donnell with Pope Francis.

All packed and ready to go!! It’s Synod Assembly time WND Synod !!

A week with a few new parts, thanks to the fantastic heart team at Sanford Health in Bismarck. I feel better than I’ve felt in a long time. Sooooooo…let’s go watch some Bismarck Larks baseball!!! #larkswin #letsgolarks

Edith and I met a new friend while out and about in the Western North Dakota Synod - ELCA WND Synod this week! #hwy1804 #cowsarecool

There are VERY few occasions when my office aligns with one of my favorite pastimes. Grateful that today was one of those days. Grateful for the conversation and dreaming about the things the Spirit is doing in this part of God’s creation.

A quick pilgrimage to one of my happy places to start the week.

A blessed morning celebrating 70 years of mission and ministry CCM Ministries!! And a beautiful day for a drive… 😉 WND Synod