About

The Ministry Lab cultivates vibrant church leaders and congregations.

Covenant Member Information

All church and ministries of judicatories listed below are members of the Ministry Lab:

• Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
• Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ
• Synod of Lakes and Prairies
• Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area
• United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Judicatory and subscription members enjoy free access to our curated library of hard copy resources for loan or review, and unlimited consultation with The Ministry Lab’s Executive Director, Rev. Emily Meyer. Learn more about becoming a subscription member.

Supporting congregational and denominational bodies:

• Minnesota Council of Churches
• Joint Religious Legislative Coalition
• Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light
• Center for Action and Contemplation
• Shalem Institute
• RevGalBlogPals
• Church Anew
• Faith+Lead

Board of Directors

• President, Christa Meland, Minnesota Annual Conference UMC
• Vice President, Kevin Brown, Minnesota Conference UCC
• Treasurer, Deb DeMeester, Synod of Lakes and Prairies (PCUSA)
• Secretary, Kyle Roberts, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Staff

Rev. Emily Meyer, Executive Director

As an ordained pastor in the ELCA, Emily interned in Seaside, OR, served congregations as pastor and liturgical consultant in suburban, ex-urban and rural Minnesota, and was pastor of the retreat center, Holden Village. She created and directed Confirmation Reformation, a multi-congregational affirmation of baptism program for Minneapolis and St Paul Area ELCA congregations.

Contact Director Rev. Emily Meyer at ministrylab@unitedseminary.edu or 651.894.2927 to make an appointment or share ideas.