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Previous Synod Bishops

 

The Florida-Bahamas Synod began in January of 1988 with the inauguration of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  Since that time, the Synod has had been under the leadership of the following Bishops.

 

The Third Bishop

of the Florida-Bahamas Synod

THE REV. EDWARD R. BENOWAY

2001 to present >more information
   

The Second Bishop

of the Florida-Bahamas Synod

THE REV. WILLIAM B. TREXLER

1995-2000
   

The First Bishop

of the Florida-Bahamas Synod

THE REV. LAVERN G. FRANZEN

1988-1995