Matthew Rogness Retires after 43 Years of Ministry

Rev. Matthew Rogness is retiring this fall after serving 43 years in ministry. He served as pastor of congregations in Washington and Minnesota (1981-1986), as a missionary in Cameroon (1986-1992), as Associate Director of International Mission (1992-1994), as Director of International Mission for 26 years (1994-2020), and recently as Director of Operations until this year.

Rev. Rogness is working to ensure a smooth transition of the role to Rev. Paul Tjelta as Director of Operation.

A tribute was written to Rev. Rogness when he retired as Director of International Mission in the July/August 2020 issue of Faith & Fellowship.

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