Campus Ministry

Faith and learning go hand-in-hand at Augustana University. Campus Ministry supports students as they ask questions, explore vocation, as well as discover more about themselves and the world God made.

• As a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Augustana is rooted in a particular Christian tradition, while also being radically open to those who are not of that tradition. All are welcome, wherever they are on their spiritual journey.
• A rhythm of daily worship grounds the campus community and gives worshippers practice for how to live and serve as God’s people. Chapel services lift up a variety of theological perspectives and musical styles.
• Campus pastors are available for prayer, vocational discernment and spiritual care.
• Programming is student-led and includes regular opportunities for Bible studies, service, faith conversation and leadership development.

Rev. Ann Rosendale is a proud graduate of Augustana and has served her alma mater in the role of campus pastor since 2012. Her previous calls include serving as associate pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls and participating in a 2-year pastoral residency program at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. She is an alumna of the LECNA Fellows Program, certified diversity advocate and trained Braver Angels moderator. She also holds a certificate in interfaith leadership from Interfaith America. She is married to her husband, Kyle, and together they share in the adventure of raising two children, Arthur and Edith. Her educational background includes M.Div., 2008, Princeton Theological Seminary; M.A. in Youth Ministry, 2008, Princeton Theological Seminary; and B.A. in Religion and Philosophy, 2004, Augustana College.

Rev. Jon Splichal Larson is a 2006 graduate of Augustana and eager to serve the university community through campus ministry. He brings gifts of compassion, a connection to the global church and a heart for sharing Christ's Gospel that  calls us to both boldness and humility. He graduated from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, interned in Portland, Oregon, and served for nine years at Faith Lutheran Church in Bismarck, North Dakota, first as associate pastor and then as senior pastor. Pastor Jon also served a 6-year term on the national ELCA Church Council. He enjoys learning, laughing, conversations about faith and life, time with family and friends, AU athletics and good music. His immediate family is composed of his spouse, Renee (also an ELCA pastor), their two boys, Gabriel and Elias, and his sister, Liz.