Approved for Ordination to Word and Sacrament Ministry.

On Thursday, December 16th I met with a sub-committee (4 members) of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod Candidacy Committee for my Approval Interview. This is the important final interview with the committee. In this interview they could have decided to approve me for ordination, postpone my ordination (usually until certain conditions have been met by the candidate), or deny my application for ordination. In our meeting we had excellent conversation about my Seminary experience, CPE, Internship and my Approval Essay for about an hour and a half. When we were finished they let me know that they were planning to recommend that I be Approved by the larger committee. On Thursday night I received a phone call that I have been approved for ordination to Word and Sacrament ministry.

This has been a long journey, but a blessed one. I appreciate so much all the prayers and support I have received from family and friends along the way. These four years have been a time of growth and affirmation of my call to serve God and God's church.

NEXT STEP: Regional Assignments on February 23rd! REGIONS OF THE ELCA