Southeastern Iowa Synod Staff
Left to Right: Bishop Michael Burk, Kathy Smith, Pr. Julie Higgs, Pr. Gloria Dovre, Pr. Paul Ostrem,
Pr. Eric Carlson, Janelle Bidne and Lorraine Jordan
Southeastern Iowa Synod Center for Ministry (Iowa City):
2635 Northgate Drive, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-338-1273
Fax: 319-351-8677
Des Moines (in Iowa Lutheran Hospital):
700 E. University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone: 515-263-5541
Fax: 515-263-5412
Janelle Bidne :Coordinator of Communications
Coordinator of Communications
Work Phone: 319-338-1273
Work Fax: 319-351-8677
Work Email: bidne@seiasynod.org
- Synod communications (newsletter, website, publications)
- Information technology
Bishop Michael L. Burk
Bishop
Work Phone: 319-338-1273
Work Fax: 319-351-8677
Work Email: burk@seiasynod.org
Pastor Eric Carlson :Assistant to the Bishop
Assistant to the Bishop
Work 700 E. University Ave Des Moines, IA 50316
Work Phone: 515-263-5541
Work Fax: 515-263-5412
Work Email: carlson@seiasynod.org
- Vocation and Faith Formation Commission
- Global Relationships Commission
- Ministry among children, youth, young adults
- Global Ministries (including companion synod relationships)
- Leadership Support (including Bishop’s Day of Renewal-for rostered leaders, mission interpretation)
- Ecumenical Ministry
- Synod Governance Issues
Lawanda Harris :Receptionist
Work Phone: 319-338-1273
Work Fax: 319-351-8677
Work Email: receptionist@seiasynod.org
Pastor Julie Higgs :Assistant to the Bishop
Work Phone: 319-338-1273
Work Fax: 319-351-8677
Work Email: higgs@seiasynod.org
- Rostered Leadership Support Commission
- Candidacy, First Call Theological Education
- Leadership Support (including compensation guidelines)
- Fall Theological Conference
- Worship and Spirituality
- Misconduct Issues
Lorraine Jordan :Administrative Assistant
Work Phone: 319-338-1273
Work Fax: 319-351-8677
Work Email: jordan@seiasynod.org
- Bishop’s calendar and correspondence
- Leadership and administrative support including candidacy and first call
Pastor Gloria Keiser Dovre :Director for Evangelical Mission
Work Phone: 319-338-1273
Work Fax: 319-351-8677
Work Email: dovre@seiasynod.org
- Evangelical Mission Commission
- Mission Development
- Mission Redevelopment/Congregational Transformation
- Mission Support/Financial Stewardship
- Anti-Racism
- Congregations Together in Mission (CTIM)
Pastor Paul Ostrem :Assistant to the Bishop
Work Phone: 319-338-1273
Work Fax: 319-351-8677
Work Email: ostrem@seiasynod.org
- Church and Society Commission
- Mobility
- Church in Society (including hunger ministry, people living in poverty, disaster response, care for creation)
- Rural Ministry
- Budget Assistance
Kathy Smith Associate for Administration
Work Phone: 319-338-1273
Work Fax: 319-351-8677
Work Email: smith@seiasynod.org
- Financial and facility administration
- Leadership and administrative support including roster and churchwide relationships
- Synod Assembly manager