07/07/2025
GC Presidents:
1863–1865 | John Byington
1865–1867 | James White
1867–1869 | John N. Andrews
1869–1871 | James White (second term)
1871–1874 | G. I. Butler
1874–1880 | James White (third term)
1880–1888 | G. I. Butler (second term)
1888–1897 | Ole Andres Olsen
1897–1901 | George A. Irwin
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Early period of frequent leadership changes
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1901–1922 | A. G. Daniells
➜ The longest-serving president (21 years)
1922–1930 | William A. Spicer
1930–1936 | Charles H. Watson
1936–1950 | J. Lamar McElhany
1950–1954 | William H. Branson
1954–1966 | Reuben R. Figuhr
1966–1979 | Robert H. Pierson
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Mid-20th century stability, each serving ~6–13 years
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1979–1990 | Neal C. Wilson
1990–1999 | Robert S. Folkenberg
1999–2010 | Jan Paulsen
2010–present | Ted N. C. Wilson (Till July 3rd, 2025)
2025 - 62nd GC Session Newly Appointed | Erton Carlos Kohler
I thought you should know.
God bless our church leaders 🙏
