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Photo of Alison C. Witte from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 66

Alison C. Witte

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

Alison C. Witte Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Fairborn, OH; Bethlehem, Fairborn OH (OH); LCMS 43 Alison C. Witte+, Fairborn, OH; Bethlehem, Fairborn OH (OH); LCMS 43; Dir. Academic Success Ctrs. S: CUC BOR 7,...

pp. 77-81

Nominees Submitted to the Committee for Convention Nominations, available for floor nominations from the pool

Nominees Submitted to the Committee for Convention Nominations, available for floor nominations from the pool

...Alameda, CA TAYLOR, Rev Dr Dien Ashley Bronx, NY TAYLOR, Rev Mark Merrill†‡ Wylie, TX TAYLOR, Rev Morris Alan†‡ Bayou Vista, TX TECHAU, Mr Paul Matthew Catonsville, MD TEGTMEIER, Jason† Austin, TX TEWES, Dr Douglas † Bennet, NE THIEME, Rev Brian Keith Columbia, MO THOELKE, Mr John Oak Park, IL THOMA, Rev Dr Christopher Ian†‡ Linden, MI TH...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

......................................................... 34 Grills, Willie Travis .................................................. 25 Grimm, Keith Hiram ................................................ 13 Grimm, Robert W. (Bob) .......................................... 25 Grobien, Gifford Andrew ............................................

Photo of Matthew Carl Harrison from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 11

Matthew Carl Harrison

President of the Synod

...nt Other Full-T ime Positions Position Y ears Missionary to Native Canadians, Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots ............................................................................1983–1984 V icar, St. Mark Lutheran, Conroe, TX ........................................1987–1988 Graduate Assistant, Concordia Theo. Semi...

Photo of Michael Lea Kumm from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 57

Michael Lea Kumm

LCEF Board of Directors

...Cross, Dakota Dunes SD (SD); LCMS 73; Pastor. S: LCMS BOD Chm. 10, LCMS BOD Vice-Chm. & Chm. Personnel Com., Chm. Supervisory BOD Int’l Luth. Soc. Wittenberg 8. D: CV SI 2. C: Pastor 26. O: Interim Gen. Mgr. KFUO Radio. Having served 13 years on Synod’s Board of Directors, I bring extensive experience in the administration and needs of va...

Photo of Brian Lee Kachelmeier from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 67

Brian Lee Kachelmeier

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...elmeier, San Antonio, TX; Crown of Life, San Antonio TX (TX); LCMS 27; Sr. Pastor. D: C V. C: Pastor 20. O: Tchr. Biblical Orthodox Luth. Miss. & Wittenberg Academy, KFUO Radio Guest. Our Concordia universities distribute the treasure of a unique understanding of higher education. The Reformation reshaped the purpose of instructing the mi...

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