North/West Lower Michigan Synod
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The North/West Lower Michigan Synod is a synod, or diocese, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The synod consists of all ELCA congregations in Lower Michigan, except those in the extended Metro Detroit area. The synod is headed by a bishop, currently the Reverend Gary L. Hansen.
The North/West Lower Michigan Synod's offices are located at 801 South Waverly Road, Suite 201, Lansing, Michigan 48917.
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[edit] Demographics
- 130 active congregations
- One synodically authorized worshipping community
- Two congregations under development
- 53,328 baptized members
- 211 rostered clergy
- Eight associate in ministry persons
- Two pastoral interns
[edit] Vision Statement
The servant leadership of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America envisions a Synod rooted in the Gospel, which builds up the Body of Christ through communication and cooperation by being a visible, viable, and valuable resource for mission.
[edit] Conferences
The North/West Lower Michigan Synod is divided into eight separate conferences:
- Bay Area
- Capitol
- Greater Grand Rapids
- Jack Pine
- Kalamazoo
- Stony Lake
- Sunrise
- Traverse
[edit] Committees
- Executive/Synod Council
- Christian Education
- Church in Society
- Communications and Interpretations
- Financial Planning
- Global Mission
- Hunger Team
- Ministry
- Multicultural Ministry
- Outreach
- Stewardship
- Witness Evangelism
- Youth and Young Adult Ministries
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