Ann Svennungsen

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Ann M Svennungsen
Bishop of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA
Elected2012, 2018
PredecessorGlenn Nycklemoe [1]
Successor Jen Nagel
Personal details
Born1955 (age 69–70)
Denomination Lutheran
SpouseWilliam Russell
Children3
Occupation Bishop
Alma mater

Ann M. Svennungsen (born 1955) is a former bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) for the Minneapolis Area Synod. She was the first woman to hold the position.

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Ministry

Svennungsen comes from a family of pastors, but was the first woman in her family to become a pastor. [2] She served as senior pastor at Trinity Church in Moorhead, Minnesota. for twenty-two years. [3] She was later the first woman to serve as President of Texas Lutheran University, beginning her tenure in 2007. [4] Svennungsen served as interim pastor at St. Olaf College before being installed as bishop. During this time, she opposed 2012 Minnesota Amendment 1. [5]

She was elected as bishop in 2012, and for a second term in 2018. As Bishop, Svennungsen was a vocal opponent of Christian Nationalism. [6] She has also been an advocate for environmentalism. [7] She left the office in 2024, after the election of Jen Nagel.

Authorship

In 2005, Svennungsen wrote a book, Awakened to a Calling: Reflections on the Vocation of Ministry, with Presbyterian Melissa Wiginton. It is a collection of sermons by outgoing Fund for Theological Education President Dr. James Waits. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Shenoy, Rupa (February 20, 2012). "Lutherans elect Svennungsen 1st female bishop in Minnesota". MPR News.
  2. ↑ "Mpls. Lutherans Elect 1st Female Bishop In Minn. - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. February 18, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Ann Svennungsen: 'It's about the mission' | Faith and Leadership". faithandleadership.com. March 2, 2009.
  4. ↑ "ELCA's Texas Lutheran University Names Ann Svennungsen President". www.elca.org.
  5. ↑ Kimball, Joe (February 20, 2012). "Minneapolis ELCA opposes marriage amendment, elects Ann Svennungsen bishop".
  6. ↑ Hulteen, Bob (May 31, 2024). "The treasure of the gospel".
  7. ↑ Potter, John (October 14, 2019). "Catalysts for justice and grace".
  8. ↑ Svennungsen, Ann M. (September 2005). Awakened To A Calling: Reflections On The Vocation Of Ministry. Abingdon Press. ISBN   978-0-687-05390-2.
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