Global Connections Ministry seeks to involve individuals and congregations of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin in mutual ministry to our global family, both locally and in other parts of the world.  This task includes:

• connecting people and congregations throughout the synod by planning synod events of global significance,

• providing information about those events and others,

• inspiring and encouraging people with a "heart" for global ministry,

• supplying ideas, resources and inspiration,

• and encouraging others to become interested in global ministry.

Global Connections Ministry is a recognized ministry of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin.  GCM is comprised of the following teams:

Care of Creation Team  (Click here for Care of Creation information)
              Members are:
                        Peter Bakken (bakken@wichurches.org)
                        Rev. Richard Blomker (dblomker@lelc.org)
                        Richard Moen (rhmoen@smallbytes.net)
                        Rev. Nicholas Utphall (Utphall.ststephens@tds.net)
                        Derek Popp (dp@mail.slh.wisc.edu)
                        Meg Nielsen (churchladymeg@hotmail.com)
                        John Schwenn (jkschwenn@charter.net)   

Companion Synod Team (Click here for Companion Synod information)
               Members are:
                        Susan Berggren (Susan.berggren@verizon.net)
                        Solveig Carlson (solcarlson@mhtc.net)
                        Mary Ellen Christensen (mechrist@tds.net)
                        Rev. Richard Dowling (wkpastor@merr.com)
                        Janet Knutson (jjknutson@charter.net)
                        Judy Murken (judy@kapnmurk.com)
                        Linda Pils (lindapils@sbcglobal.net)
                        Rev. Jerome Pribbenow (jpribbenow@charter.net)
                        Rev. Kathy Ulrich (kathrynulrich@charter.net)

Human Rights Team (Click here for Human Rights information)
                Members are:
                        Tamra Harder
                        Rev. Sue Larson (suelarson@mcleodusa.net)
                        Evon Mitchell
                        Tim Mumm (tjmumm@idcnet.com)
                        Rev. Martha Nack (mnack@lsswis.org)
                        Marj & Wayne Nelson
                        Eric Peterson (eric.m.peterson1@gmail.com)   
                        Klover Schafer (dkschafer@centurytel.net) Chair
                        Rev. Clint Schnekloth (pastor@bminet.com)
                       

Peace Through Non-Violent Action Team (Click here for Peace Team information)
                Members are:
                        Bonnie & Bob Block (bblock@charter.net)
                        Rev. Jerry Folk (jlfolk@tds.net)
                        Jan Johnson (Jjohnson8954@charter.net)
                        Marlow Johnson (Rehs60@ticon.net)
                        Dennis Mitchell (Denny.mitchell@charter.net)
                        Judy Nolde (judynolde@sbcglobal.net)
                        Rev. Nicholas Utphall (utphall.ststephens@tds.net)
                        Rev. Robert Vetter (ravetter@charter.net)

World Hunger Team (Click here for World Hunger Team information)
                Members are:
                        Huldah Ellestad (hjellestad@joimail.com)
                        John Rowe
                        Jim Eichstadt
                        Pastor Terry Larson