Welcome to the Minnesota North District - Brainerd / Baxter, MN

Our Mission:    The mission of the Minnesota North District of  the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is to further  the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and to  assist congregations as Great Commission  churches.


We're Here To Serve You!

Quick Links:



District Publications:


District W
orkshops/Retreats:


Youth Ministry & Events

MN North District Office - P.O. Box 604 - Brainerd, MN  56401 (mailing address)       Telephone:  218-829-1781 or 800-482-5022  

Thrivent Grant Received


A grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans was recently received by the Minnesota North District to assist in the funding of the Daily Dozen of Christian Parenting Pilot Program.  This will include preparing the Facilitator’s Manual and the Training Event for parish-based facilitators to share the Daily Dozen of Christian Parenting with their congregation and community.


Pictured to left:

Tara Hemsing, Thrivent Financial Associate; Pres. Fondow; and Mike Paulson, Thrivent Lutheran Relations Consultant.


Available from the Minnesota

North District:  

Daily Dozen of Christian Parenting—
Improving your Christian parenting in
twenty minutes a day

written by Jim Otremba, M.Div.,

M.S., LICSW and illustrated by

John Schroeder.                                                      


An interactive workbook that is filled with ideas, hints  and suggestions to assist in the privilege of building a Christ-centered home.  The workbook is a wonderful resource for parents who may be looking for a positive, interactive and effective help in their parenting journey.  


The cost of the workbook is $10.00 each.  Contact the Minnesota North District for your copies.


of Christian Parenting


Additional Links:

21st District Convention Election Results
Daily News links:
   Day 1
   Day 2
   Day 3


2011 Congregational Statistical Report


“6 Simple things Sally and I did in raising our kids.”


Northern Crossings Blog


The Lutheran Witness


Concordia Plans Updates