The presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is elected to a six-year term by the Churchwide Assembly. In addition to fulfilling such roles as preacher, teacher and administrator of the sacraments, which traditionally belong to the office of bishop, the presiding bishop of this church serves as president and chief executive officer of the corporation and oversees the staff, budget, and overall administration of the church. Bishop Mark S. Hanson Churchwide Representative bishop@elca.org

"All who bear the name Christian are called to proclaim the gospel of God’s love in Christ—and to live it. The one who said, 'I am the light of the world' also said to his disciples, 'You are the light of the world.' As long as the world is a dark and hurtful place, God will continue to send disciples to bring light and love to those who dwell in it. Pastor Michael W. Foss Keynote Speaker mfoss@princeofpeaceonline.org

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Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod · Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
April 19-21, 2002 · Marriott Quorum Hotel · Addison, Texas

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