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President
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Rev. Dr. Lane R. Seitz
Phone: 952-223-2150
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Lane has served as District President since 1991, most recently being re-elected for a seventh term at the 2009 District Convention. His duties are numerous and varied as "ecclesiastical supervisor" for the pastors and professional church workers in 245 congregations throughout the District. Lane prayerfully compiles pastoral call lists for calling congregations, assists with the placement of vicars and new seminary graduates, chairs the District Board of Directors meetings, counsels conflicted congregations, and serves on several other local and national boards. Lane's previously served on the District staff as an Assistant to the President for Stewardship and Evangelism. Before moving to Minnesota in 1985, he served as a parish pastor in northwestern Wisconsin.
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Receptionist and Administrative Assistant for President Seitz
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Ms. Debra Connolly
Phone: 952-223-2158
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Executive Assistant to the President
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Rev. Dr. Mark A. Noren
Phone: 952-223-2154
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Mark joined the District staff in April, 2010. As Executive Assistant to the District President, Mark will handle communications in the absence of and at the request of the District President, conduct research as directed, perform preliminary work as part of the call process, manage the District’s new pastor orientation program, represent the District President on the district Seminarian Interview Committee, as well as other duties as assigned by the District President. Mark is married to Gail. They have two children, Heather (Doug), Eric (Kelly), and four grandchildren.
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Assistant to the President: Missions
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Rev. Peter Meier
Phone: 952-223-2151
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Peter joined the District Staff in April of 2005. As Assistant for Missions, Peter’s responsibilities include sharing and promoting God’s Mission in the Minnesota South District by developing and carrying out a District mission strategy, mission education, and communication of the District mission program to the people and congregations of the Minnesota South District. The Assistant for Missions assists congregations to see themselves as Mission Outposts to their communities, and provides supervision and encouragement for missionary personnel and District subsidized ministries. Peter is married to Kathy. They have three children, David (Susan), Jenny, and Daniel.
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Administrative Assistant for Peter Meier and Mike Zimmer
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Ms. Linda Bradford
Phone: 952-223-2157
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Dr. David Roth
Phone: 952-223-2152
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Dave has served as Education Executive of the District since 1992. Dave's duties and responsibilities include providing direction and counsel to the elementary, secondary and early childhood schools of the Minnesota South District. Dave previously served as a school administrator and teacher in various locations throughout our church body.
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Administrative Assistant for David Roth
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Ms. Gae Ash
Phone: 952-223-2156
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Assistant to the President: Missional Formation
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Mr. Michael Zimmer
Phone: 952-223-2161
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Mike joined the District staff in June, 2008 and serves as the Assistant to the President for Missional Formation. Mike had 26 years of experience as a Lutheran educator and administrator prior to joining the staff. He has served as teacher and administrator in elementary schools, a high school, parish administration and in many other roles of parish education. His years of experience and training in church administration and school accreditation helps as he encourages church leaders to think, plan and act based on the Great Commission. Mike and his wife Jeni live in Mound.
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Treasurer/Business Manager
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Ms. Lu Clemmensen
Phone: 952-223-2160
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Lu is the Chief Financial Officer of the District and has been employed by the Minnesota South District since 1973. Lu also serves as an advisory member of the Finance Committee.
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Accounting
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Ms. Julie Bigler
Phone: 952-223-2159
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Lutheran Church Extension Fund
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Mr. Kurt Fuhr
Phone: 952-223-2163
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Kurt has served as Vice President of the LCEF since fall 1998. Kurt's duties include loan consultations, analysis and approval of LCEF loans, working with delinquent loan accounts, and providing demographic services to member congregations. Kurt also serves in an advisory role to the District Finance Committee.
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Administrative Assistant for Kurt Fuhr
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Ms. Donna Timm
Phone: 952-223-2162
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LCEF Promotion Director
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Ms. Maria Hendrickson
Phone: 612-802-9731
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Maria has served as LCEF Promotion Director since 2002. She provides support and serves as a resource for the District volunteer LCEF representatives, and promotes LCEF investing within our congregations and schools. (See LCEF at ‘Affiliated Organizations.’)
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Archivist
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Dr. Glenn W. Offermann
Phone: 651-631-2637
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The District Archives contain records, materials, and documents relating to the life and work of our congregations and the Minnesota South District through the years. The Archives contain congregational histories, congregational files, the papers of former District Presidents and other church workers, among other materials. Please consult Dr. Glenn W. Offermann, the District Archivist, for help in using the resources of the District Archives. He may be reached at 1371 W. Burke Avenue in Roseville, Minnesota 55113.
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