Biographical Information FormCandidates for Bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin

1. Name: ___________________________________________________________________

2. Current Position: __________________________________________________________

3. Congregation Membership: __________________________________________________

4. Date and Year of Birth: _____________________________________________________

5. Date and Year of Ordination: _________________________________________________

6. Previous Positions:

7. Education and Earned Degrees (with institutions and years, most recent first):

8. List up to five (5) current or past synodical or churchwide activities that would inform your

service as bishop of this synod.

List up to five (5) current or past community-related activities that would inform your service as bishop of this synod.

9.

10. Describe your leadership style. (1000 characters maximum)

11. Describe your understanding of the relationship between synod staff and congregations. (1000

characters maximum)

12. What particular gifts and key skills would you bring to the role of bishop? (1000 characters maximum)

13. What do you see as the principal challenge of this synod over the next six years, and how would you address it? (1000 characters maximum)