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Meet Our Team

The Rev. William "Bill" Tesch

Bishop

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The Rev. Genelle Netland

Associate to the Bishop for Leadership

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The Rev. Rebel Hurd

Associate to the Bishop for Mission | Director for Evangelical Mission

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Office Administrator

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Communication and Events Coordinator

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Joan Meulebroeck

Financial and Data-systems Specialist

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The Rev. Keith Pearson

Minister for Generosity

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The Rev. David Swonger

Minister for Community and Leader Engagement | Conferences 1

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The Rev. Laurie Skow-Anderson

Community Engagement Minister for Conferences 5 & 6

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The Rev. Christopher Leach

Minister for Community and Leader Engagement | Conferences 4 & 6

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The Rev. Dennis Preston

Minister for Community and Leader Engagement | Conferences 7 & 8

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Synod Authorized Minister (SAM) Coordinator

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The Rev. Jon Olson

Minister for Vocations

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Kristina Johnson Dernier

Minister for First-Third Ministry

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The Rev. Dr. Aaron Suomala Folkerds

Synod Minister for Mental Health and Wellness

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Synod Mission Developers

Pastor Melissa Pickering

Rural Revival Ministry Mission Developer

Pastor Birgitte Simpson

Mission Developer: Peoples Church in Bemidji

Pastor Mark Olson

MIssion Developer: Shared Ministry on White Earth

Faces Champions

Pastor Meggie Bjertness

"C" Coachability Champion

Brother Jeff Brown

"F" Faith Practices Champion

Pr. Matt Williams

"A" Adaptive Leadership Champion

Pastor Tiffany Jeske Sundeen

"E" Emotional Intelligence Champion

Pastor Lynn Melchior

"S" Storytelling Champion

Office Location

310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN
56560
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Mailing Address

901 8th St S
Moorhead, MN
56562

Mon to Thur
9:00-12:00
1:00-4:00
Fridays by appointment only

Phone: 218.299.3019
Email: morganolson@cord.edu

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