The Rev. Gary F. Anderson, Director of Crossing Bridges, part-time
651.653.4347
Directs the Crossing Bridges mission appeal.

The Rev. Ralph Baumgartner, Bishop’s Associate
Relates to South Conference and South Central Conference; East Side Latino ministry start;  ISAIAH; Partnership for Justice; ELCA Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission; Guatemala Companion Synod Task Force; Ethnic Ministries.
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Suzie Bjork, Administrative Assistant, part-time
Assists with the Crossing Bridges mission appeal and synodical events; provides clerical support for the financial administrator.

Cyndi Berg, Office Administrator
Assists with oversight for the office; provides administrative and clerical support for the work of the Rev. Ralph Baumgartner, Beth Helgen, and the Rev. Susan Miller; assists with events; coordinates meeting arrangements for companion synod task force groups.

Beth Helgen, Assistant to the Bishop for Administration
Oversees print and electronic communications; coordinates media relations; coordinates the bishop’s schedule, arrangements, and events; serves as synod assembly manager; serves as liaison to synod council and Crossing Bridges; supervises the work of the synod office and administrative staff.

Nancy Johnson, Roster Administrator
Assists with all areas of roster, including coordinating special events and managing the roster for call process and mobility. Provides clerical support to the Rev. Nancy Maeker and the threefold vision leadership teams and to Sister Noreen Stevens and the candidacy committee.

Myrna Lamberton, Financial Administrator, part-time
Manages financial records and accounts; coordinates property and personnel matters; reviews and updates Salary and Compensation Guidelines. Serves as resource to congregations about ELCA mission support records.

The Rev. Nancy Maeker, Bishop’s Associate
Relates to North Conference and North Central Conference; Ending Poverty Leadership Team; Inviting All Leadership Team; Equipping Leaders Leadership Teams; Hunger Task Force; Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy; Minnesota Council of Churches program committee.
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The Rev. Susan Miller, Bishop’s Associate, part-time
Relates to Southeast Conference and East Central Conference; liaison to Children, Youth, and Family Ministry steering committee; coordinates stewardship leadership team, and serves as a contact for stewardship ministries; First Call Theological Education.
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Sister Noreen Stevens, Candidacy Coordinator, part-time
651.815.1145
Guides candidates for rostered ministry through the candidacy process through coordination with the Office of Bishop, seminaries, and the ELCA churchwide staff.

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