What is Mark Hanson's full name?
Mark S. Hanson
Mark Hanson nickname(s):
Mark S. Hanson
Mark Hanson date of birth:
December 2, 1946
How old is Mark Hanson?
79
Where was Mark Hanson born?
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
What religion is Mark Hanson?
Lutheran
What is Mark Hanson nationality?
American
Where did Mark Hanson go to university?
Augsburg College , Harvard University Divinity School , Union Theological Seminary , Luther Seminary
What is Mark Hanson's occupation?
Former Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Short Biography
Mark S. Hanson (born December 2, 1946) was the third Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Before being elected presiding bishop, he served as bishop of the Saint Paul Area Synod. Prior to being elected Synod bishop, he served as pastor of three Minnesota congregations: Prince of Glory Lutheran Church, Minneapolis; Edina Community Lutheran Church; and University Lutheran Church of Hope in Minneapolis. In addition to serving as Presiding Bishop, Hanson was the 11th President of the Lutheran World Federation.