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