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Photo of Andrew C. Kennell from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 51

Andrew C. Kennell

Commission on Theology and Church Relations

Andrew C. Kennell Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations ordained Monett, MO; St. John’s, Monett MO (MO); LCMS 49 Andrew C. Kennell, Monett, MO; St. John’s, Monett MO (MO); LCMS 49; Pastor. S: LCMS Conv. Deleg., DR CPH 6, Conc. Univ. Ed. Colloquy Mentor for Com. Min. 2. D: Rural and Small T...

Photo of Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 25

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...ominating votes were cast by 340 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Benjamin T. (Ben) Ball.................................................................185 Michael P . Schuermann .....................................................................

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

...These persons may be nominated from the floor for a CUS board position without further review. BIERBAUM, Mr Timothy Martin† Shawano, WI BIGGS, Rev Dr Luther C† Lincoln, NE BITTNER, Andrew†‡ Mankato, MN BLOCKER, Mrs Jessica Christine†‡ Luverne, MN BLODGETT, Rev Michael Stephen Fort Wayne, IN BOBBY, Rev Dr Jacob Christian†‡ Yankton, SD BOD...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

..... 9, 13, 14, 28, 37 Alb, Larry A. ............................................................ 9 Allen, Jon ......................................................... 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ....

Photo of Andrew N. Grams from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 41

Andrew N. Grams

LCMS Board of Directors

Andrew N. Grams LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 layperson (6-year term) Franklin, TN; Redeemer, Nashville TN (MDS); LCMS 54 Andrew N. Grams+, Franklin, TN; Redeemer, Nashville TN (MDS); LCMS 54; Attorney. S: BOD LCMS Exec. Com., LEAD Com., Litigation Com., Governance Com. 7. D: MDS Const. Review Com. 19....

Photo of Alan Paul Runge from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 69

Alan Paul Runge

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...yperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59 Alan Paul Runge, Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59; Head of School. D: School Min. C: Elder, Min. Support Team. O: Head of School/CEO 12, Pres./CEO Luth. HS Assoc. o...

Photo of Peter Kristoff Lange from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...1990–1999 St. John’ s Lutheran Church, Topeka, KS ...................................1999–2015 Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Council of Presidents ................................................... 2015–present Chair man of Floor Committees for Synod Conventions .........2016, 2019 LCMS Board of Directors .............................

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...mme; David C. Fleming; Terry R. Forke; Daniel M. (Dan) Galchutt; Stephen A. Gewecke; Randall L. Golter; Roosevelt Gray Jr.; Keith H. Grimm; Vincent R. (Vince) Harman; Andrew M. Harris; Benjamin D. Haupt; Jeffrey B. Hemmer; Kenneth M. (Ken) Hennings; Kenneth N. Hessel; Josemon T. (Joe) Hoem; Eric C. Johnson; Todd A. Jones; Chad D. Kendall;...

Photo of Peter James Brock from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 27

Peter James Brock

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...y M. Arp ..................................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman........................................................................18 Deric A. Taylor ...............................................................................16 Jeffrey E. Skopak ........................................

Photo of Jeffrey Eric Skopak from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 30

Jeffrey Eric Skopak

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...ters of the East and Southeast. Emphasizing shared Lutheran distinctives, these congregations can be beacons of Christ’s Gospel. c. Nominations and Candidates for Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 384 nominating votes were ca...

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...tes: David P . E. Maier 4 votes: Benjamin T. (Ben) Ball; David C. Fleming; William M. (Max) Mons 3 votes: Micah D. Greiner; Matthew R. Richard; Matthew W . Rueger 2 votes: Cory A. Estby; Joel A. Hess; Michael C. Larson; Dwayne M. Lueck; Nathan M. Meador; Nabil S. Nour; Stephen K. Preus; Randolph H. (Randy) Raasch 1 vote: Steven J. Anderso...

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