In the spirit of transformation, Jen Nagel was ordained in an Extraordinary Ordination and installed as Salem's Pastor on January 19, 2008.  At the time of the Ordination, Jen had served Salem as Pastoral Minister for four and a half years.  The Southwest Journal, a neighborhood newspaper, featured the ceremony: "An 'extraordinary' affirmation". The bulletin is also available in PDF format. You can view photos of the Ordination and Installation taken by photographer Paul Nixdorf at www.paulnixdorf.com/clients/ordination. Rev. Angela Denise Davis preached at the Ordination and Installation. Her sermon is accessible as a PDF document, "A Tale of Three Cities". Rev. Erik Christensen preached on Sunday morning following the ordination, January 20, 2008. His sermon is available in PDF format.  The press release issued by Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries at the time of ordination is available, as well as more information about Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, Jen's rostering body  www.elm.org.  Salem gives thanks for your prayers, excitement and joy as we continue to follow the Spirit's call into the future.