Shared Ministry Update
The Together in Christ shared ministry team received a candidate from Pastor Paul Ostrem, Assistant to the bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, in the past month. The shared ministry team has conducted two interviews in the last few weeks for a possible full-time pastor for the 2-point parish. All Saints’ council and St. James’ council voted yes to recommend calling this pastor at their respective upcoming congregational meetings. However, the pastor has withdrawn his name because he felt it would be a financial burden for both congregations.