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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....
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 ....
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...
p. 65
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...governing the institution comprehensively, advancing its spiritual, business, and legal welfare—for example, appointing and supervising a president and faculty, setting policy, approving campus plans, programs, and budgets—all with consistent attention to its synodical confession, mission, and fundamental purpose of inculcating the faith....
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...
p. 72
Paul Clarence Hinz
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...Board’s bylaws subcommittee, and now having had those bylaws approved, I look forward to their implementation. I look forward to strengthening CSP’s church work programs and seeing the fruits of the Lutheran Identity and Mission Outcome Standards influence every program offered. Raising up Christian leaders across all CSP’s programs remai...
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;...
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 .....................................................................
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 ........................................
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...
p. 38
Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...ristian apologetics (Wipf & Stock), and service on the Board for National Mission (especially with LCMS Family Ministry) demonstrate my passion for equipping the church to reach our culture with the saving Gospel. We must be as St. Paul, becoming all things to all people, that by all means we might save some (1 Cor. 9:22). For this to hap...
p. 57
Michael Lea Kumm
LCEF Board of Directors
...terim Gen. Mgr. KFUO Radio. Having served 13 years on Synod’s Board of Directors, I bring extensive experience in the administration and needs of various programs synodwide. I have no preconceived program or platform other than ensuring our congregations and our ordained and commissioned church workers receive full cooperation and reviews...
p. 64
Noreen L. Linke
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...ucation that are faithful to our Lutheran Confessions. I annually support seminary education financially, and I regularly attend seminary-sponsored continuing education programs. I have observed the challenges and evolution of both seminaries and am proud of their strides to make residential pastoral formation financially accessible to ou...
p. 70
Bruce D. Schultz
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...hrough the seminary to placement. I have engaged with LCMS educational institutions at every level and will build on my experiences in administration and academic program management to guide and build CUNE programs that enhance doctrinal foundations and strengthen the institution while building the skills of Lutheran school teachers and o...
p. 71
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...s abound. Wise and godly stewardship is essential. Something extraordinary is happening at CSP . I am personally invested, as I am an alum and I have two children enrolled in church work programs. I am familiar with the school’s mission, leadership, and the context of the region. If elected, I will bring a pastoral heart and a mission zea...
p. 72
Gary Louis Volberding
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...ure and explained in the Book of Concord is of the most vital importance. I am encouraged by the university’s commitment to support and grow its professional church worker programs to fill the growing need in our schools and churches. I support CSP in its growing outreach to bring God’s Word and love to new locations around the country an...
p. 75
Jennifer Knox
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...n being a fiscally responsible university that upholds our Lutheran identity, sustains church worker formation, and prepares every student across all programs to serve Christ in the church and the world. 75
