A Path Forward
Introducing The ELCA Innovation Lab
You are an expert in your area of ministry. You know which systems can be funky and which processes are a little clunky. Whether you’ve got an idea you’d like to try, or a problem you can’t quite solve and don't know where to start, we are here to support you on the journey.
Designed for church leaders, the ELCA Innovation Lab provides collaborative workshops, resources and tools that explore new and useful ways to experience community, justice and love, together.
A world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.
To activate each of us so that more people know the way of Jesus and discover community, justice and love.
Meet the Innovation Lab Staff
The staff members below serve as the primary Innovation contacts for synods, congregations, and other ministry partners.
Rahel Mwitula Williams
Director, Innovation + Ideas
Rahel.Mwitula-Williams@elca.org
Tyra Dennis
Program Manager, Innovation + Ideas
Tyra.Dennis@elca.org
Rebecca Payne
Program Director,
Congregations Lead Initiative
Rebecca.Payne@elca.org
Maddie Fairfax
Innovation Services Coordinator
Maddie.Fairfax@elca.org
The full ELCA Innovation staff in Fall 2023.
A portion of this team works internally at the Churchwide Organization, providing support for new and useful initiatives to other areas of the ELCA.