Herbert W. Chilstrom (October 18, 1931 – January 19, 2020) was an American religious leader, who served as the first Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
He held that position for eight years before accepting a call to be senior pastor of First Lutheran Church, St. Peter, Minnesota, in 1970.
Chilstrom was the first ELCA presiding bishop, elected to his post at the church's constituting convention in April 1987.
Chilstrom was the church's chief ecumenical officer and represented the ELCA in several national and international organizations.
He headed a committee for the National Council of Churches who explored special relationships between the NCC, Roman Catholics and evangelicals.