The Candidacy Committee supports those in the process of becoming leaders in the church. From discernment to approval for ordination, they walk with candidates in conversation, prayer, and support. Candidacy Committee members are a combination of lay and rostered leaders, serve 4 year terms, and are appointed by the Bishop.

2024 ECSW Candidacy Committee Members

Jim Morgenstern, Chairperson - St. Paul, Neenah

Rev. Jon Gallatin - Gloria Dei, Neenah

Brian Hicks - Good Shepherd, Plover

Rev. Peter Mannoja - Tanum Forest, Sturgeon Bay

Jessica Zeitler - St. John, Ashwaubenon

Rev. Connie Weiss - Christ Our Savior, Oshkosh

Rev Will Ostrem - Trinity, Wausau/St. Peter Marathon

Rev. Dara Clifford - Associate to the Bishop, Director for Evangelical Ministry

Rev. Ramie Bakken - Region 5 Coordinator, ELCA

Dr. Kris Stache - Wartburg Theological Seminary

Bishop Anne Edison-Albright - East Central Synod of Wisconsin