Background
Jansen, E. Harold was born on August 3, 1930 in Brooklyn. Son of Herman Nicholai and Gesine (Olsen) Jansen.
Jansen, E. Harold was born on August 3, 1930 in Brooklyn. Son of Herman Nicholai and Gesine (Olsen) Jansen.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, City College of New York, 1952. Master of Divinity, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, 1957. Doctor of Divinity, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, 1980.
Doctor of Divinity, Wagner College, 1982. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Roanoke College, 1991.
Pastor, Eltingville Lutheran Church, S.I., New York, 1957-1970; ecumenical director, St. Francis School, S.I., 1970-1972; dean eastern district, American Lutheran Church, 1972-1978; bishop eastern district, American Lutheran Church, 1978-1988; bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in American, Washington, 1988-1995; retired, Evangelical Lutheran Church in American, Washington, 1995; M C.
Married Patricia Hughes, May 29, 1954. Children: Daniel, Elizabeth, Nathanael, Mark.