North/West Lower Michigan Synod
- North/West Lower Michigan Synod
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 John David Schleicher.
The North/West Lower Michigan Synod's offices are located at 801 South Waverly Road, Suite 201, Lansing, Michigan 48917.
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
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.
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
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
External links
* [http://www.mittensynod.org/ North/West Lower Michigan Synod official website]
* [http://www.elca.org/ Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]
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