Pastor – Bishop Gerald Mansholt

Rev. Dr. Gerald Mansholt is the current bishop of the East Central Synod of the ELCA. He is married to Anita, a retired middle school math teacher. They have two married daughters, Christa and Monica along with four grand children.
 
In April the bishop and Anita traveled to Rustenberg, South Africa to participate in the consecration of the new bishop for the western diocese of the ELC of South Africa. Over 5,000 people attended a joy-filled worship service lasting over six hours!