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 John David Schleicher.

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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