After months of prayer, conversation, and discernment, Hope Lutheran Church’s Call Committee is pleased to introduce Rev. Erik Grayvold as our pastoral candidate and invite the congregation to continue this season of discernment together.
↗ Pastoral Candidate Visit Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, May 9–10 — Join us for worship, conversation, and fellowship.
About the Candidate
Pastor Erik Grayvold, an ELCA minister, currently serves an Episcopal congregation in Chesterton, Indiana, where his ministry has centered on teaching, faith formation, and helping people grow in community together.
Throughout the call process, the committee was especially drawn to his thoughtful, approachable presence; his passion for spiritual growth and discipleship; and his deep commitment to building authentic Christian community.
Pastor Erik and his wife, Angie, along with their three young children, would be a joyful addition to the Hope community.
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Graduate Degrees
4
Congregations Served
12+
Years of Service
ELCA
Minister
“My sense of call revolves around developing and forming people into disciples of Christ who use their God-given gifts to show the radical love of God for the world.”
Rev. Erik Grayvold
Pastor Erik approaches ministry with the heart of a teacher, helping people engage Scripture in meaningful and accessible ways. His understanding of ministry is rooted in helping people use their God-given gifts in service to others and in love for their neighbors.
His ministry has been shaped by parish ministry, interim ministry, and international service, including time spent in Ramallah in the Palestinian West Bank. He brings a collaborative and relational approach to leadership, grounded in listening, shared discernment, and helping communities grow together in faith.
All are warmly welcomed and encouraged to take part in Pastor Erik’s visit weekend.
Hope Lutheran Church
Space is limited, and advance sign-up is requested. Register here.
Hope Lutheran Church Welcome Center
This will be an open-house style gathering, so you are welcome to stop by anytime between 1:30 and 3:00 PM to meet Pastor Erik.
Pastor Erik will preach.
Welcome Center
Pastor Erik will preach.
Hope Lutheran Church is in the pastoral call process. Here is where we currently stand in the journey.
The Transition Committee completed and submitted the Ministry Site Profile to the synod bishop for candidate matching.
The Call Committee reviewed candidate materials, held conversations, and completed its discernment work.
The Call Committee unanimously recommended Pastor Erik, and the Strategic Planning Council voted unanimously to present him to the congregation.
Pastor Erik visited Hope May 9–10 for worship, conversation, and a meet and greet with the congregation.
← We are here. The congregation will vote on whether to extend a formal call to Pastor Erik as Senior Pastor.
Special Congregational Meeting
Following Pastor Erik’s visit weekend and a period of prayerful discernment, Hope Lutheran Church will hold a Special Congregational Meeting to vote on extending a formal call to Pastor Erik Grayvold as Senior Pastor.
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Special Congregational Meeting
Hope Lutheran Church will hold a special congregational meeting to vote on extending a formal call to Rev. Erik Grayvold as Senior Pastor.
Meeting Date & Time
Sunday, May 17
11:45 AM • Following 10:30 AM Worship
Your presence matters. At least 50 members must be present for the vote to take place.