Synod Staff

The synod is organized with the bishop, bishop’s associates, assistants and support staff providing resources and support for our rostered and lay leaders and 200 congregations and worshipping communities.

Office of the Bishop

The Rev. Dr. Gerald L. Mansholt
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In June 2001, the Synod Assembly of Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) elected Gerald L. Mansholt to serve as bishop. He was elected to a second, six-year term at the Synod Assembly in 2007. He serves as spiritual leader of the 60,000 members and 200 congregations of the synod. The bishop oversees and administers the work of our synod, provides pastoral care and leadership to the synod, our congregations and professional leaders. To learn more, click OFFICE OF THE BISHOP.

Bishop’s Associates

The Rev. Len Dale
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Director of Evangelical Mission, Mission and stewardship tables, Partnership for Missional Church, Congregational vitalization

The Rev. Dr. Janice Kibler
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Candidacy Committee, Mobility, First Call Theological Education, Campus Ministry Team, Companion Synod Team, Parish Ministry Associates, Camp Tomah Shinga Board

The Rev. John Kreidler
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Bishop’s Associate for Administration, Mission Budget Team, Constitution Committee, Ecumenical Relations, Raising Up Leaders of All Ages, Mutual Ministry

Assistant to the Bishop

Mr. Dan Glamann
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Synod Communicator, Editor of Making Christ Known (synod newsletter); E-NEWS (electronic news updates); and various mass communications, Synod web site manager, Layout & design work, Synod liaison to Lutheran Disaster Response.