Enrollment is now open for Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) 2026 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN! LSM is a faith-based residential music academy for high school students who come together to immerse themselves in musical excellence and build a supportive and fun community.
Message from your NWIM Synod Constitution Review Team
The ELCA Churchwide Assembly held July 28 – Aug 2, adopted a new Model Constitution for Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Link: 2025 Model Constitution for Congregations
Important highlights from the Introduction paragraph of the updated constitution regarding expectations of each congregation and the review process.
Bishop's Resource - CALLING PEOPLE OF FAITH
Body of Christ
Living Into a New Story
Byberg Preaching Workshop
Living the Resurrection
Thursday, November 13
FREE Exploration Workshop
Come join the Northwest Intermountain and the Northern Great Lakes Synods in this extraordinary opportunity to focus the efforts of your congregation and clarify your mission. The entire series by congregational experts with Living the Resurrection will begin in January and has a $2000 value, but thanks to a generous gift from each synod, the series will only cost each congregation $50. Join this exploration workshop Nov. 13 to see what's possible.
The Shape of Leadership
Equipping for Baptismal Vocation in Daily Life
Coming up: November 17th 2025- What is Vocation?
Tailored specifically for small town and rural contexts, this six-session webinar series will introduce participants to baptismal ecclesiology and its practical application for the life of the church. Sessions will be hosted on zoom at 5pm PST/ 6pm MST/7pm CST.
Leading Adaptive Change
Coming February 2026 How to Lead Change Without Losing Your People
Change in ministry is never just about strategy, it’s about people. This session equips leaders with practical tools to guide their communities through real, specific changes while building trust, reducing resistance, and keeping people engaged along the way.