Synod Staff
Bishop Daniel Beaudoin
Bishop
Bishop Daniel serves as the pastor for our synod. He leads, in collaboration with the Synod Council and Assembly, the implementation of the synod’s mission and vision. He oversees the work of the synod staff and oversees the Roster of Ministers including the ordination, installation, appointment, and discipline as necessary.
Sherry Krieger
Assistant to the Bishop for Strengthening Parishes & Parish Development
Sherry provides oversight for congregational relations with a focus on Ministry of Presence and Preventative Health. She is providing leadership for the Call Process in tandem with the Call Facilitators and Interim Pastors; is responsible for congregational care in matters of transition and conflict, providing resourcing, consultation and leadership development; and is assisting the Bishop in staff and synodical development.
Sarah Schaaf
Assistant to the Bishop for Emerging Church and Community Engagement
Pastor Sarah works with congregations and ministers to intentionally engage with their communities and leads mission and visioning workshops for congregations and leaders. She also works with Churchwide (national ELCA) on grant opportunities. Pastor Sarah also coordinates the synod’s diakonia program of lay theological education, in addition to preaching and teaching throughout NWOS congregations.
Chris Fye
Director of Generosity
As the Director for Generosity, Chris Fye, serves God by sharing in the mission of the NWOS, and providing leadership in personal, congregational, and synodical charitable giving. Chris will work to build relationships with congregational leaders and help them to strengthen and expand their responsive giving capacities.
Cassie Mugler
Director of Administraton
As the Director of Administration, Cassie will provide administrative support for Bishop Daniel as well as support in the areas of database and roster administration, synod events management, support to the synod council and conference deans, and help planning and managing synod assembly.
Cheryl Sondergeld
Director of Leadership Development
Cheryl provides leadership for our programming, events, and coordination of volunteers, in addition to supporting the Call Process for congregations in transition. She also oversees and facilitates our Candidacy process, working closely with Bishop Daniel, Sherry Krieger and the Synod Candidacy Team to provide guidance to individuals from discernment to ordination.
Calla Gilson
Director of Community and Global Engagement
Calla coordinates discipleship initiatives for our synod including the Innovator Learning Academy and helps lead mission and visioning workshops for congregational councils and leaders. In addition, Calla coordinates some grant opportunities including grants for campus ministries and Imagining Renewal microgrants. Calla also coordinates some synodical fundraising appeals.
Diane Stultz
Administrative Assistant