Call Process & Transitions
The time of calling a pastor can be a special time for reflection and prayer in the life of a congregation. Prayer, bible study, and regular devotions keep the leadership spiritually centered as it guides the congregation in grieving its loss, assessing the current congregational strengths and weaknesses, creating a vision for mission and ministry, and calling a new pastor.
Has your pastor recently announced their resignation to your congregation? The first step is for the congregational president to reach out to Marie Leafblad, Associate to Bishop for Leadership Support, in the Synod office or by email. Marie will be your contact person from the synod in accompanying your congregation throughout the transition process alongside the Synod Office Mobility Team.
Resources
Resources
Find resources below for congregations in all stages of transition.
Call Process Handbook
The call process handbook is provided for a congregation’s reference during this time of transition knowing that each congregation’s process will be very different from one another. Please note that this handbook is currently in the revision process (10/2021). Please reach out to the synod office for any clarifications on the process specific to your congregation.
2022 Compensation Guidelines
These are used to determine compensation package for rostered ministers for the year 2022.
2021 Compensation Guidelines
These are used to determine compensation package for rostered ministers for the year 2021.
Installation Service for a Pastor
This order is appropriate for installing a pastor who has been previously ordained. The bishop, or designee designated by the bishop, presides at the installation of a pastor.
Mobility & Celebrations
Celebrations & Mobility
We celebrate and honor the Rostered Leaders, Congregations, and Synods listed below who are celebrating new transitions and opportunities. We pray for the new phases of ministry taking place in all settings and with all people.
Accepted New Calls:
| Cooksville Lutheran (Evansville) |
Retirements:
Ordinations:
Congregations in Transition
Congregations in Transition
The congregations below are currently in the call process. Listed are the congregation name, location, and name of the interim Rostered Minister currently serving the congregation along with their start date (if applicable). We invite you to pray for these congregations as they discern the next steps in their ministry.
New Vacancies:
| McFarland Lutheran (McFarland) *Senior Pastor | 10/31/2021 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran (Brodhead) | 10/21/2021 |
| St. Luke Lutheran (Sullivan) | 10/31/2021 |
| Burke Lutheran (Madison) | 12/26/2021 |
| Christ Lutheran (Spring Green) | 12/26/2021 |
Interim in Place/Developing Transition Team:
| Faith Lutheran (Janesville) | Rev. Paula Harris - 9/27/2021 |
| Primrose Lutheran (Belleville) | Rev. Sara Gillespie - 9/1/2021 |
| Covenant Lutheran (Stoughton) | Rev. Wendy Moen - 8/23/2021 |
| Redeemer Lutheran (Rio) | Rev. Jack Way - 4/26/2021 |
| Hope Lutheran (Milton) | Rev. Carol Baumgartner - 3/15/2021 |
Forming Call Committee/Developing Ministry Profile:
| Lutheran Church of Peace (Platteville) | Rev. Denise Anderson - 8/1/2021 |
| St. Paul Lutheran (Mayville) | Rev. Ken Schaub - 3/15/2021 |
| United in Christ Lutheran (Morrisonville) | Rev. Peter Heide - 9/24/2020 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran (Marshall) | Rev. Darin Wiebe - 7/15/2021 |
| St. Paul's Lutheran (Waterloo) | Rev. Bob Moberg - 4/1/2021 |
Preparing Slate of Candidates:
| Barneveld Lutheran (Barneveld) | Rev. Erich Hartenberger - 1/1/2021 |
| Bethel Lutheran (Madison) *Associate | |
| Lakeview Lutheran (Madison) | Rev. Robb Kosky - 2/1/2021 |
| First English (Whitewater) | Rev. Rich Collier - 2/1/2021 |
Interviewing:
| East Koshkonong Lutheran (Cambridge) | |
| Immanuel Lutheran (Watertown) | Rev. John Swanson - 1/4/2021 |
| Cooksville Lutheran (Evansville) | |
| St. John's Lutheran (Oregon) | |
| Zion Stone Church (Rock Springs) | Rev. Julie Krahn - 3/15/2021 |
| St. John Lutheran (Leland) | Rev. Julie Krahn - 3/15/2021 |
| Trinity Lutheran (Fort Atkinson) *Associate | |
| Peace Lutheran (Belmont) | Rev. Jennifer Johnson - 8/1/2021 |
Synod Congregations & Ministries
Synod Congregations & Ministries
Below is a map of the congregations and ministries of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin. To find a congregation or ministry use the search box to search by zip code or address.
