Southern Ohio Synod
The Southern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is an organization which coordinates the work of ELCA Lutheran congregations in southern Ohio. The Southern Ohio Synod is one of the ELCA's 65 synods.
"The Southern Ohio Synod equips congregations to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ by providing ecumenical resources, support services and programs that build and sustain healthy congregations." [1]
Leadership
Synods of the ELCA are headed by a bishop. The current bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod is Rev. Callon W. Holloway, Jr.