Indiana-Kentucky Synod

The Indiana-Kentucky Synod is one of the 65 synods, or dioceses, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The synod consists of all ELCA congregations in Indiana and Kentucky, 187 congregations consisting of 70,000 members. The synod is headed by a bishop, currently William O. Gafkjen.[1]

Indiana-Kentucky Synod
Location
CountryUnited States
TerritoryIndiana and Kentucky
Headquarters911 E. 86th St., Suite 200
Indianapolis, Indiana
Statistics
Congregations187
Members70,000
Information
DenominationEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Established1988
Current leadership
BishopWilliam O. Gafkjen
Website
www.iksynod.org

The business of the synod is conducted by the synod council throughout the year. Yearly, in accordance with the ELCA constitution, the synod meets together with all rostered leaders (clergy, associates in ministry, deacons, deaconesses, and diaconal ministers) as well as up to two representatives from each congregation (more for larger congregations) for the Synod Assembly. The assembly alternates among three cities: Lexington, Kentucky; Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Indianapolis.

The Indiana-Kentucky Synod's offices are located in Indianapolis, Indiana at 911 E. 86th St., Suite 200.

References

  1. "Staff". Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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