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Does “Called to Common Mission” create in the ELCA bishops-for-life?

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Does “Called to Common Mission” create in the ELCA bishops-for-life?

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No. “Called to Common Mission” explicitly states that ELCA bishops will continue to be selected by assembly elections under six-year terms of service (paragraph 18), which may be terminated by retirement, resignation, disciplinary action, or conclusion of term.