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Jon Anderson

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Jon Anderson

Director of Rural Ministry, Luther Seminary

Pastor Jon Anderson serves as Director of Rural Ministry at Luther Seminary. He recently completed eighteen years of service as bishop in the Southwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA.

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Good Courage Farm: Death and Resurrection

Spring soil bears witness to resurrection

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Good Courage Farm: Thinning Apples

Looking into the future with hope

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Good Courage Farm: God Regenerates Soil and Spirit  

Inviting all of creation to flourish

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Good Courage Farm: Seed Sent and Planted

A new documentary on Rural Ministry by Alauna Yust and the Faith+Lead team

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Starting August 5, 2025

Stepping Up to Supervision

Instructor: The Rev. Susan Beaumont, MDiv, MBA
A faith-based leadership development course to help you develop supervision, management, and team leadership skills for effective ministry.

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Upcoming webinar

Monday, June 2nd from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Central

The Path from “I” to “We”: Extending Christian Community to the Neighborhood

Instructor: Jon Anderson
A free webinar for leaders reimagining ministry with their neighborhoods.

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Learning community

Starting May 17, 2025

The School for Lay Ministry Spring 2025

Instructor: The Rev. Marianne Ell
This year-long training builds up lay leaders with essential ministry skills, congregational resources, and community.

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By Jon Anderson

Good Courage Farm: Death and Resurrection

Spring soil bears witness to resurrection

Read article

By Jon Anderson

Good Courage Farm: Thinning Apples

Looking into the future with hope

Read article

Photo of silo

By Jon Anderson

Good Courage Farm: God Regenerates Soil and Spirit  

Inviting all of creation to flourish

Read article

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