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Pastor Greg Busboom elected bishop of the Central/Southern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Ainslie Wilson

Published August 15, 2023 at 2:44 PM CDT

Greg Busboom will take office as the newest bishop for the Central/Southern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in September. He spoke to Community Voices about his incorporation of music, fun and inclusivity in his ministry, as well as his transition from pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church to bishop.

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Ainslie Wilson

Ainslie Wilson has a B.A from UIS, and is a graduate student at Northwestern University. She finds experiences in radio, comedy, film, theater, and travel driving her path to the future.

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