Biography

The Rev. Dr. Douglas Kelly joined the Board of Pensions as Regional Representative for the Synods of Lakes and Prairies, Mid-America, and Lincoln Trails on September 5, 2006.

Doug brings more than 20 years experience from several executive positions he has held in the Church. Immediately prior to coming to the Board, he served as Synod Executive for the Synod of Alaska-Northwest. He also has served as Interim Executive Presbyter/Executive Director Shared Ministry in Utah, Executive Presbyter/Associate Synod Executive in Montana, and Interim Executive Presbyter/Stated Clerk/Treasurer in the Presbytery of Tres Rios. Doug earned his D.Min. from McCormick Seminary and an M.Div. from Bethel Seminary.

Synods/Presbyteries

• Synod of Lincoln Trails: Blackhawk, Chicago, Great Rivers, Ohio Valley, Southeastern Illinois, Wabash Valley, Whitewater Valley
• Synod of Mid-America: Giddings-Lovejoy, Heartland, John Calvin, Missouri Union, Northern Kansas, Southern Kansas
• Synod of Lakes & Prairies: Central Nebraska, Dakota, Des Moines, East Iowa, Homestead, John Knox, Milwaukee, Minnesota Valleys, Missouri River Valley, North Central Iowa, Northern Plains, Northern Waters, Prospect Hill, South Dakota, Twin Cities Area, Winnebago

States

MI, IN, IL, ND, SD, MN, WI, NE, IA, KS, MO, MT