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​507.665.2932                14226 W. 280th St.  Henderson, MN 56044                Nikoli Falenschek, pastor

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Redeemer Lutheran Pastor & Staff

With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we welcome the next pastor of this community of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Timeline

​June 6, 2021  Deadline for nominations for search/call committee
June 14, 2021 Congregation Council Mtg - review nominations for balance
June 20, 2021 Congregational Meeting to elect search/call committee
July 15, 2021 Call committee meeting with synod staff

July 18 - August 15 Congregation survey
August 1 & 8 Call committee hosts coffee hours
August 15 Congregation survey deadline
Sept. 16 Call Committee & Congregation Council discuss draft MSP
Oct. 17 Congregational Special Meeting to review MSP with Bishop
Oct. 17 MSP approved and received by ELCA; seeking candidates​
Aug 25, 2022  Congregation Council approves Call Committee recommendation
Sept 18, 2022  Congregational Meeting to learn about the Call Committee's candidate; and vote. Coffee and rolls.
November 7, 2022  Pastor Nikoli begins his call with us.

Resources

The process is guided by the call committee and the bishop's synod staff. Follow this link to Minneapolis Area Synod ELCA call process resources.
Call Committee report for October Congl Special Mtg Posted 10/11/21
Pastor Position Description 10/3/21
2019 Minnesota Census data for ELCR communities Posted 9/12/21
Congregation Survey Results Posted 9/3/21
Redeemer's Trend Report from ELCA annual report

Pastor Call Committee Members

The constitution specifies that a call committee of (at least) six persons is elected by a special meeting of the congregation. Elected June 20, 2021.
  • Mary D.
  • Jake H., chairperson
  • Jevan K., youth
  • Justin K.
  • Betsy O., secretary 
  • Darlene S., chaplain
  • Pam W.
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​Redeemer calls
Nikoli Falenschek
to be next pastor.

At a meeting of the Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on Sunday, September 18, 2022, Nikoli Falenschek was called to be Redeemer's next pastor. Pastor Nikoli was ordained June 10, 2015. By way of introduction he writes: 

​  I grew up in Becker, MN – in the same house and Lutheran congregation where my mom was raised – with my mom, dad, and sister. Growing up, I was very involved with music and ice hockey. I graduated from Becker High School (2007) and then attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, earning a B.A. in Art History and a minor in Classical Studies (2011). Also, while attending Concordia, I met my wife, Maggie.
  Maggie and I both attended Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) in Berkeley, CA. I completed my Clinical Pastoral Education at Eventide in Moorhead, MN, a senior-living center, and served as vicar at Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, CA. My wife and I graduated from PLTS (2015) with M.Div. degrees, served our first calls in central Illinois, and have most recently served in Saint Peter.
  We live in Saint Peter with our furry friends, CeeLo and Watson, who are rescue puggles. Maggie is a Chaplain at Gustavus and Director of Campus Ministries. In my spare time, I love to read, woodwork, play euphonium/tuba, and explore used bookstores. 
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Redeemed to Love
Called to Serve
Sent to Share

Open Staff Positions at Redeemer
The congregation council has authorized the posting of two positions, open to persons outside the congregation:
Administrative Assistant
Church Musician
Each are 7 hour/week hourly positions.
A qualified candidate may apply for one or both positions.
The church musician position requires skill at the piano, but not at playing an organ.
If you know people you think would be good employees, please share this announcement with them.
Inquire with Redeemer's pastor for more information. pastorELCR@gmail.com
Application letters and qualification resumes are welcome at that email.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Position
The function of the administrative assistant is to actively coordinate and communicate the life and ministry  of Redeemer Lutheran Church (publications, membership, schedules). This position reports to the pastor. 7 hour/week hourly position.

Key Result Areas
Publications and Communication
Membership and Records Management
Building Use, Calendars and Schedules
General Office Management and Reception
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Position Qualifications
The Administrative Assistant is expected to possess the following skills, abilities, and experience in order to carry out the position responsibilities:
  • Excellent computer skills with experience in all aspects Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Google Docs, G-Mail; Weebly or website software; Realm church management system; and desktop publishing software; training in membership software will be provided as needed.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, proofreading skills, ability to edit copy
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with a variety of groups and individuals from both within and outside the church
  • Ability to plan for and use volunteers
  • Experience in an office environment handling clerical and administrative support responsibilities
  • Confidentiality, Initiative, Reliability, and Work independently
  • Familiarity with the Lutheran Church and its liturgy is desirable
CHURCH MUSICIAN
Position
The function of the church musician is to actively and creatively lead the music life of Redeemer Lutheran Church (planning, rehearsal, performance). This position reports to the pastor. 7 hour/week hourly position.

Key Result Areas
Congregational Life
Administration
Music Performance
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Position Qualifications
The Church Musician is expected to possess the following skills, abilities, and experience in order to carry out the position responsibilities:
  • Excellent musical and keyboard skills
  • Familiarity with the Lutheran Church and its liturgy
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Docs, G-Mail; Weebly or website software; Realm church management system; and desktop publishing software; training in membership software will be provided as needed.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication and proofreading skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with a variety of groups & individuals from both within and outside the church
  • Ability to plan for and use volunteers
  • Confidentiality, Initiative, Reliability and Work Independently
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