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pp. 5-7
Preface
Preface
...esented slates of candidates presented in this addendum to the 2026 Workbook. The report contains nominations for various regional positions in the Synod. On Feb. 8, 2023, as required, the Board of Directors and Council of Presidents, having received a report from the Office of the Secretary on the circuit, congregation, and congregationa...
pp. 5-6
Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot
...sented slates of candidates presented in this addendum to the 2026 Workbook. The report contains nominations for various regional positions in the Synod. On Feb. 8, 2023, as required, the Board of Directors and Council of Presidents, having received a report from the Office of the Secretary on the circuit, congregation, and congregational...
p. 41
Trey Cox
LCMS Board of Directors
Trey Cox LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 layperson (Central Region), 1 layperson (West-Southwest Gilbert, AZ; Christ Greenfield, Gilbert AZ (PSW); LCMS 61 Trey Cox Trey Cox, Gilbert, AZ; Christ Greenfield, Gilbert AZ (PSW); LCMS 61; Mathematics Prof. C: Dir. of Family Min. 10, Tchr. Dir. Family Life Min....
p. 55
Seth Richard Hinz
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Seth Richard Hinz Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors layperson Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Board for International Mission (Central Reg.) X. Report on Candidates for the Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. One- t...
p. 60
Mark S. Nuckols
Concordia University System Board of Directors
Mark S. Nuckols Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (6-year term) Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43 Mark Nuckols Mark S. Nuckols Mark S. Nuckols+, Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43; Pastor Emer. S: MAF Ac...
pp. 55-56
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Candidates for the Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors. Concordia Publishing House | 55 truth of the Gospel, and it would be an honor to be a member of the Board of Directors that has oversight of this important mission.
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 Grams Andrew N. Grams 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...
pp. 41-44
LCMS Board of Directors
LCMS Board of Directors
LCMS Board of Directors Candidates for the LCMS Board of Directors. Board of Directors, LCMS | 41 and compassionate, listening carefully to those we serve and working collaboratively for the good of Christ’s church.
p. 43
John W. Edson
LCMS Board of Directors
John W. Edson LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) Plymouth, MN; First English, Spring Valley MN (MNS); LCMS 45 John Edson John W. Edson John W. Edson, Plymouth, MN; First English, Spring Valley MN (MNS); LCMS 45; Ret. CPA. S: Vice-Chm. BIM 12, Chm. BIM 4, Vic...
p. 57
Jason Behr
LCEF Board of Directors
Jason Behr LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister, 2 laypersons (3-year Waterford, WI; Luther Memorial Chapel, Shorewood WI (SW); LCMS 20 Jason Behr Jason Behr, Waterford, WI; Luther Memorial Chapel, Shorewood WI (SW); LCMS 20; Portfolio Mgr. & Adv. C: Trustee 2. O: Owner & Port...
pp. 7-8
Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key
...convention delegate. She has served for 3 years on the South Wisconsin District board for mission and in her congregation as treasurer for 7 years. She has also served in her community on the board of directors of WZ3X Partners for 12 years. Also candidate for: Board of Regents, St. Paul 8 | Biographical Synopses 2026 Key to Abbreviations...
p. 60
Concordia University System Board of Directors
Concordia University System Board of Directors
Concordia University System Board of Directors Candidates for the Concordia University System Board of Directors. 60 | Concordia University System MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (6-year term)
p. 42
Jesse L. Yow Jr.
LCMS Board of Directors
Jesse L. Yow Jr. LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Livermore, CA; Our Savior, Livermore CA (CNH); LCMS 48 Jesse Jr. Jesse L. Jr. Jesse L. Yow Jr.+, Livermore, CA; Our Savior, Livermore CA (CNH); LCMS 48; Ret. Dept. Head. S: BOD 6, CTCR 9, Editorial Serv. CPH. D: Lay Deleg. 2. C: Bd. of Elders 45, Lay Gov. Bd. 4...
pp. 57-58
LCEF Board of Directors
LCEF Board of Directors
LCEF Board of Directors Candidates for The Lutheran Church Extension Fund--Missouri Synod Board of Directors. Lutheran Church Extension Fund | 57
p. 42
David C. Eastburn
LCMS Board of Directors
David C. Eastburn LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Fairfield, IA; Immanuel, Fairfield IA (IE); LCMS 41 David Eastburn David C. Eastburn David C. Eastburn, Fairfield, IA; Immanuel, Fairfield IA (IE); LCMS 41; Ret. Banker/Bank Dir. D: BOD IE 6, Dist. Reconciler IE 6. C: Bd. of Elders 34, Cong. Pres. 2, Cong. Tre...
p. 42
Thomas J. Deadrick
LCMS Board of Directors
Thomas J. Deadrick LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Pierre, SD; Faith, Pierre SD (SD); LCMS 36 Thomas Deadrick Thomas J. Deadrick Thomas J. Deadrick, Pierre, SD; Faith, Pierre SD (SD); LCMS 36; Atty./Deputy Secy. of State. S: CCM 13. D: Mercy and Miss. Couns. 4, Legal Couns. SD 6. C: Elder 9, Chm. Cong. 3. O:...
p. 43
Jay A. Krause
LCMS Board of Directors
Jay A. Krause LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors commissioned Board of Regents, Seward Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64 Jay Krause Jay A. Krause Jay A. Krause, Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64; Prin. O: Fundraising, Tchr. 41, Admissions Couns., Asst. Prof. Behavioral Serv....
p. 58
Ryan Weir
LCEF Board of Directors
Ryan Weir LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Topeka, KS; St. Johns, Topeka KS (KS); LCMS 48 Ryan Weir Ryan Weir, Topeka, KS; St. Johns, Topeka KS (KS); LCMS 48; Fiscal & Data Coord. C: Cong. Pres., Cong. VP , Mem. & Chm. Endowment Bd., Luth. School Assoc. of Topeka BOD, Trustee, Stewp. Bd., Property Com. O: Prog...
p. 40
John Wollenburg Sias
Secretary of the Synod
...didates for Secretary of the Synod Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Duties: Three-year term. A full-time position, the Secretary is an officer of the Synod and serves as secretary of the LCMS Board of Directors and the Commission on Constitutional Matters; he supervises the maintenance of rosters, administers the Synod’...
p. 41
Aaron John Silletto
LCMS Board of Directors
Aaron John Silletto LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Louisville, KY; Concordia, Louisville KY (IN); LCMS 48 Aaron Silletto Aaron John Silletto Aaron John Silletto, Louisville, KY; Concordia, Louisville KY (IN); LCMS 48; Attorney. S: Conv. Deleg. 4, Synod Reconciler & Hearing Fac. 9. D: IN Dist. Conv. Deleg. 4,...
p. 65
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...ulty, consistent with the institution’s mission, including its commitment to conduct all its affairs according to the Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions of the Synod and policies of the Synod’s Board of Directors. It serves as governing body corporate, governing the institution comprehensively, advancing its spiritual, business, and le...
p. 42
Stephen Reavis
LCMS Board of Directors
Stephen Reavis LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 25 Stephen Reavis Stephen Reavis, Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 25; Dir. Procurement. C: Bd. of Fin. 4, Fin. Secy., Chm. Bd. Fin. 4, School Bd. Member, 1st VP Cong. 2, Cong. Pres. 1. I am honored to be n...
p. 43
Jan Walter Lohmeyer
LCMS Board of Directors
Jan Walter Lohmeyer LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Waveland, MS; Lutheran Church of the Pines, Waveland MS (SO); LCMS 65 Jan Lohmeyer Jan Walter Lohmeyer Jan Walter Lohmeyer+, Waveland, MS; Lutheran Church of the Pines, Waveland MS (SO); LCMS 65; Ret. Tchr. S: BOD, Chm. Personnel Com., Catechism Review Com.,...
p. 58
Gretchen A. Roberts
LCEF Board of Directors
Gretchen A. Roberts LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors ordained Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42 Gretchen Roberts Gretchen A. Roberts Gretchen A. Roberts, Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42; CEO and Owner. S: CPH BOD incl. Secy., Fin. & Investment Com., Exec. Com. 13 C: Choir, SS Tchr., VBS D...
p. 58
Jonathan H. Kramer
LCEF Board of Directors
Jonathan H. Kramer LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 layperson (3-year term) Nixa, MO; Hope, Republic MO (MO); LCMS 71 Jonathan Kramer Jonathan H. Kramer Jonathan H. Kramer+, Nixa, MO; Hope, Republic MO (MO); LCMS 71; Retired. S: LCEF BOD 7. D: SO LCEF BOD 4. C: Treas., Pres., Elder, Chm. Stewp. Com. O: Hos...
p. 58
Julie A. Johnson
LCEF Board of Directors
Julie A. Johnson LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62 Julie Johnson Julie A. Johnson Julie A. Johnson+, Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62; Accountant/Business Owner. S: BOD LCEF 3. D: Treas. SI 7. C: Cong. Treas. 16. O: BOT Lewis and Clark Com....
p. 57
Michael Lea Kumm
LCEF Board of Directors
Michael Lea Kumm LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors ordained or commissioned Sioux City, IA; Holy Cross, Dakota Dunes SD (SD); LCMS 73 Michael Kumm Michael Lea Kumm Michael Lea Kumm, Sioux City, IA; Holy Cross, Dakota Dunes SD (SD); LCMS 73; Pastor. S: LCMS BOD Chm. 10, LCMS BOD Vice-Chm. & Chm. Personnel Com., Chm. Superviso...
p. 60
Jacob Christian Bobby
Concordia University System Board of Directors
Jacob Christian Bobby Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors ordained Yankton, SD; St. John, Yankton SD (SD); LCMS 22 Jacob Bobby Jacob Christian Bobby Jacob Christian Bobby, Yankton, SD; St. John, Yankton SD (SD); LCMS 22; Pastor. S: SMP Winter Guest Instructor 7, LCMS NYG Presenter....
p. 41
Kevin Wayne Washburn
LCMS Board of Directors
Kevin Wayne Washburn LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 layperson (West-Southwest Region) (6-year term) Memphis, TN; Christ The King, Memphis TN (MDS); LCMS 18 Kevin Washburn Kevin Wayne Washburn Kevin Wayne Washburn, Memphis, TN; Christ The King, Memphis TN (MDS); LCMS 18; Attorney. D: Legal Couns. MDS 5. C...
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Steven D . Turner
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...(years) ........................................ 67 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 40 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1985 P astorates Congregation Y ears Trinity, Marcus, IA, and Pilgrim, Quimby, IA .....................
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Douglas Lynn Rutt
LCMS Board of Directors
Douglas Lynn Rutt LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors ordained St. Louis, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 50 Douglas Rutt Douglas Lynn Rutt Douglas Lynn Rutt, St. Louis, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 50; Prof. Em. S: Miss. to Guatemala 8, Prof. of Pastoral Min. and Miss. CTSFW 12, Reg. Dir. for Latin America/...
p. 42
Jerald L. Folkerts
LCMS Board of Directors
Jerald L. Folkerts LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Pagosa Springs, CO; Our Savior, Pagosa Springs CO (RM); LCMS 37 Jerald Folkerts Jerald L. Folkerts Jerald L. Folkerts, Pagosa Springs, CO; Our Savior, Pagosa Springs CO (RM); LCMS 37; Ret. USAF. C: Treas. and Bd. of Ed. 8, Head Elder 6, Bd. of Servant Ldrs. 2...
p. 56
Noreen L. Linke
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Noreen L. Linke Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Board of Regents, St. Louis Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38 Noreen Linke Noreen L. Linke Noreen L. Linke, Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38; Homemaker...
p. 55
Thomas R. Halvorson
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Thomas R. Halvorson Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors layperson Sidney, MT; Trinity, Sidney MT (MT); LCMS 12 Thomas Halvorson Thomas R. Halvorson Thomas R. Halvorson+, Sidney, MT; Trinity, Sidney MT (MT); LCMS 12; Civil Attorney. S: BOD CPH 7, Lay Deleg. 3. D: Lay Deleg. MT 3, Exhi...
p. 55
Jeff Bull
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Jeff Bull Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61 Jeff Bull Jeff Bull, Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61; Assoc. Prof. of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. C: Youth Dir., Elder. O: Entrepreneur 37, Dir. of Start Something L...
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Matthew William Hurtienne
LCEF Board of Directors
Matthew William Hurtienne LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Racine, WI; Hales Corners, Hales Corners WI (EN); LCMS 50 Matthew Hurtienne Matthew William Hurtienne Matthew William Hurtienne, Racine, WI; Hales Corners, Hales Corners WI (EN); LCMS 50; Assoc. Prof. of Human Resource Devel. S: Univ. Reviewer CUNE, CU...
p. 43
Nathan T. Domsch
LCMS Board of Directors
Nathan T. Domsch LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors ordained or commissioned Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region) Omaha, NE; Living Water, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 21 Nathan Domsch Nathan T. Domsch Nathan T. Domsch, Omaha, NE; Living Water, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 21; Head of Ed. C: Elder. O: School Admin. I de...
p. 55
Heidi K. Abegg
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Heidi K. Abegg Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 54 Heidi Abegg Heidi K. Abegg Heidi K. Abegg+, Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 54; Partner (Law). S: Mem. BOD CPH 18, Mem. COH 10. C: Mem. Church Cou...
p. 56
Sarah Rausch
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Sarah Rausch Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Board for National Mission (Great Plains Reg.) Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42 Sarah Rausch Sarah Rausch, Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42; Freelance Writer/Editor. S: Copyeditor/Write...
p. 11
Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
...on Y ears St. John Lutheran Church, North Prairie, WI ............................2006–2010 Messiah Lutheran Church, Sartell, MN .....................................2010–2022 Synod Offices P osition Y ears Host on KFUO Radio, St. Louis, MO (Thy Strong Word and Concord Matters) ..................... 2021–present Chair man of the Council o...
p. 55
Mark Hemingway
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Mark Hemingway Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 21 Mark Hemingway Mark Hemingway, Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 21; Sr. Writer. O: Writer, Editor, Journalist. A number of excellent Concordia Publ...
p. 57
Kevin D. Robson
LCEF Board of Directors
Kevin D. Robson LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors ordained Kirkwood, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 66 Kevin Robson Kevin D. Robson Kevin D. Robson, Kirkwood, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 66; Candidate Status/Former LCMS CMO. S: LCMS CMO 10, LCMS BOD, LCMS Found. BOT , CUS BOD, LCMS Conv. Fl. Com., Conc. Int’l Found....
p. 57
Blaise Carroll Sedney
LCEF Board of Directors
Blaise Carroll Sedney LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Bel Air, MD; St. Matthew, Bel Air MD (SE); LCMS 49 Blaise Sedney Blaise Carroll Sedney Blaise Carroll Sedney, Bel Air, MD; St. Matthew, Bel Air MD (SE); LCMS 49; Pastor. C: Pastor 22. O: Chm. BOD HAR-CO Credit Union 10, COO & C...
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
Jeffrey Eric Skopak Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— Asheville, NC; Emmanuel, Asheville NC (SE); LCMS 59 Jeffrey Skopak Jeffrey Eric Skopak Jeffrey Eric Skopak, Asheville, NC; Emm...
p. 60
Matthew Earl Borrasso
Concordia University System Board of Directors
Matthew Earl Borrasso Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors ordained Lexington Park, MD; Trinity, Lexington Park MD (SE); LCMS 40 Matthew Borrasso Matthew Earl Borrasso Matthew Earl Borrasso, Lexington Park, MD; Trinity, Lexington Park MD (SE); LCMS 40; Pastor. C: Pastor 11. O: Autho...
p. 29
Wally Marlis Arp
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...gregations (years) ........................................ 68 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 38 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1988 P astorates Congregation Y ears Risen Christ Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA ............
p. 56
William Mart Thompson
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
William Mart Thompson Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified II, University City, MO; Holy Cross, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 34 William Thompson William Mart Thompson William Mart Thompson, II, University City, MO; Holy Cross, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 34; Assoc. Atty. O: Law 6...
p. 44
Michael Paul Schuermann
Board for National Mission
Michael Paul Schuermann Board for National Mission Board for National Mission layperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region), 1 Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) VI. Report on Candidates for the Board for National Mission Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region), 1 ordained or commissioned mini...
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 36 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1990 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Conco...
pp. 82-84
Appendix
Appendix
...82 | Appendix Bylaw 3.12.3.7 (2023 Handbook) provides opportunity for nominations from the floor prior to certain elections of the Synod. Such nominations will take place early in the convention after the chairman of the Committee for Convention Nominations has provided his report to the convention. Unless the convention decides to do ot...
p. 14
Victor J. Belton
First Vice-President of the Synod
...P ersonal Statement It is my honor to have served The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in many capacities. Those include as parish pastor, circuit visitor, member of boards and committees, proclaimer at three LWML national conventions and multiple youth gatherings, and more. I am, in many ways, a veteran of ministry in the LCMS. I am humbl...
p. 69
Jay A. Krause
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Jay A. Krause Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents commissioned Board of Directors Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64 Jay Krause Jay A. Krause Jay A. Krause, Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64; Prin. O: Fundraising, Tchr. 41, Admissi...
p. 28
Michael Paul Schuermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
............................................................................2010 P astorates Congregation Y ears Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sherman, IL .......................2012–2020 University Lutheran Church, Champaign, IL ......................... 2020–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Synod Floor Committee Member, Church and C...
p. 53
David Paul Ramirez
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
David Paul Ramirez Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 commissioned minister Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) IX. Report on Candidates for the Concordia Historical Institute Board of Go vernors Elect 2 ministers of...
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Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...st Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President ordained or commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (West-Southwest Region) First Vice-President Personal Statement Centered on the 2026 Convention theme, “Christ Is Risen Indeed” (1 Cor. 15:20–22), I believe resurrection hope is the heartbeat of ou...
p. 48
Gregory D. Jans
Board for International Mission
Gregory D. Jans Board for International Mission Board for International Mission layperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (East-Southeast Somerset, NJ; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset NJ (NJ); LCMS 63 Gregory Jans Gregory D. Jans Gregory D. Jans, Somerset, NJ; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset NJ (NJ); LCMS 63; Pasto...
p. 26
Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...and Youth ...................................2023 Sixth V ice-President, Central Region ........................................2019–2023 Second V ice-President, Central Region ............................... 2023–present District Offices P osition Y ears Member, Convention Floor Committees ...................................2000, 2015 Me...
p. 10
Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
...onference ..............................2010 Doctrinal Re viewer ......................................................................2013–2019 Assistant Chaplain, LCMS Convention ..................................................2013 Planning Committee Member and Presenter , LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music ...........
p. 20
Peter Kristoff Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
...em., Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 36 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1990 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. Pau...
p. 59
Mark O. Swenson
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
Mark O. Swenson LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 layperson (3-year term) Plymouth, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 43 Mark Swenson Mark O. Swenson Mark O. Swenson, Plymouth, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 43; VP Investment Grp....
p. 21
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
First Vice-President of the Synod
...y ears) .................................................. 34 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1993 P astorates Congregation Y ears Ascension Lutheran Church, Madison, TN ................................1992–1996 Synod Offices P osition Y ears Academic Dean, Concordia Theo....
p. 75
Paul R. Steinhaus
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
Paul R. Steinhaus Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Board of Regents, River Forest f. Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, Wis.) Board of Regents Elect 1 minister...
p. 31
Luke Thomas Zimmerman
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
.................................................................2004 P astorates Congregation Y ears St John & Zion Lutheran Churches, Casey & Dexter, IA .........2004–2008 Calvar y Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, PA ..................... 2008–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears 2016 Res. 11-10 Task Force ...................................
p. 11
Matthew Carl Harrison
President of the Synod
...ayne, IN............................. .........1995–2001 V illage Lutheran Church, Ladue, MO............................. ....... 2010–present Other Full-T ime Positions Position Y ears Missionary to Native Canadians, Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots .............................................................................
p. 38
Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...Alfonso O. Espinosa Locale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year ...........................................1965 Bir thplace ................................Delano, CA Wife’s Maiden Name .....................Mar tin Number of Children ................................8 College...
p. 18
Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney
First Vice-President of the Synod
........................................1993 P astorates Congregation Y ears Berea Lutheran Church, Detroit, MI ..........................................1993–1995 Missionar y at Large, L.U.T.H.E.R. Plan, St. Louis, MO.............1995–1999 Gospel Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI .................................1999–2007 District Offices P os...
p. 51
Keith Gordon Chuvala
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...vala Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (parish pastor), 1 layperson Friendswood, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 63 Keith Chuvala Keith Gordon Chuvala Keith Gordon Chuvala, Friendswood, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 63; IT S...
p. 54
David Duesenberg
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...f our one Christian family, to inspire the church and community. Concordia Publishing House | 55 truth of the Gospel, and it would be an honor to be a member of the Board of Directors that has oversight of this important mission. 54
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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
First Vice-President of the Synod
...h, St. Louis, MO....................2005–2013 Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO................ 2014–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Youth Gathering Bible Study Planning Committee ......2009–2010 District Offices P osition Y ears Missouri District Missions Committee ......................................2009–2013...
p. 40
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Secretary of the Synod
...regations to assist them in carrying out their ministries” through excellence in governance and authentic engagement. Also candidate for: Board of Regents, St. Louis Board of Directors, LCMS | 41 and compassionate, listening carefully to those we serve and working collaboratively for the good of Christ’s church. 40
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John L. Powers
Board for International Mission
...lifelong member of the LCMS and have been president of my congregation, a Sunday school teacher for over 15 years, a member of the South Wisconsin District Board of Directors, a member of the CTSFW Board of Regents, and a member of the LCMS Board for International Mission. For the past 30 years, I have worked in Europe, Asia, and Latin A...
p. 71
Adam Tyler Filipek
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...n Confessions; business degree; 16 years of ministry experience in urban, suburban, and rural ministry contexts; and five years of service on the North Dakota District Board of Directors have prepared me to assist Concordia in fulfilling its mission. 72 | Concordia University, St. Paul 71
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Franklin Edward Simek Jr.
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
...ng Co. 2, VP Purchasing Frac. Tech. Int’l. 1, Purchasing & Corp. Fin. Plng. Anheuser-Busch 28. I am thankful for being considered to serve on the LCMS Foundation Board of Directors. My formal training consists of an undergraduate degree in accounting and a master’s degree (M.B.A.) in finance. In addition, I passed the Certified Public Acc...
p. 27
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
Central Region Regional Vice-President
..., St. Louis, MO....................2005–2013 Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO................ 2014–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Youth Gathering Bible Study Planning Committee ......2009–2010 District Offices P osition Y ears Missouri District Missions Committee ......................................2009–2013 T...
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Alan Paul Runge
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Alan Paul Runge Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents layperson 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 Runge Alan Paul Runge Alan Paul Runge, Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew,...
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...k East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) First Vice-President Emmanuel, Asheville, NC (SE) Birth Year Jeffrey Skopak Jeffrey Eric Skopak Name ...........................Jeffrey Eric Skopak Locale ..........................
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Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— Secretary b. Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, Mo.) Board of Regents Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— commissioned,...
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Jon Allen
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
Jon Allen Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Mequon Penfield, NY; Faith, Penfield NY (EA); LCMS 68 Jon Allen Jon Allen, Penfield, NY; Faith, Penfield NY (EA); LCMS 68; Ret. S: Conv. Deleg. D: Mem./Chm. BOD EA 8. C: Choir, Musician, Elder, Lay Reader, Cant...
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Jon Allen
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
Jon Allen Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Austin Penfield, NY; Faith, Penfield NY (EA); LCMS 68 Jon Allen Jon Allen, Penfield, NY; Faith, Penfield NY (EA); LCMS 68; Ret. S: Conv. Deleg. D: Mem./Chm. BOD EA 8. C: Choir, Musician, Elder, Lay Read...
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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
...the Concordia University System (Bylaw 3.10.6.2.1). Those identified with a double dagger (‡) returned the required information and their qualification to serve on the Board of Directors of the Concordia University System were verified as sufficient by the President (or designee) and Secretary (or designee) of the Synod. These persons ma...
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Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
Sean August Willman First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Central Region) (3-year Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) St Sean Willman Sean August Willman Name ...................... Sean August Willman Locale ......................................Hillsdal...
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CUS
Concordia University System Board of Directors
CUS Concordia University System
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William Brandt
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
William Brandt Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents not specified Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30 William Brandt William Brandt+, Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30; Justice of the Peace. C: Cong. Pres., Chm. Bd. of Stewp., Church Coun. Secy. 4. O:...
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...Thomas (Ben) Ball Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Central Region), 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region), 1 minister of St Benjamin Ball Benjamin Thomas Ball Name ........Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball+ Locale .........................
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Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...ter James Brock Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) St Peter Brock Peter James Brock Name ........................... Peter James Brock Locale ........................................Decatur , IN Congregation St. John Lutheran...
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Eric C. Skovgaard
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
.................................................. 26 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2000 P astorates Congregation Y ears Elm Grove Lutheran Church, Elm Grove, WI ........................ 2011–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Sixth Vice-President .........................
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Mark D . Brandt
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
........................................................1980 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. John Lutheran Church, Beemer, NE.....................................1980–1983 Trinity Lutheran Church, Glendora, MI ......................................1983–1990 St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth, MI ........................1990–2020 Oth...
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Jeffrey J. Kloha
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jeffrey J. Kloha First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Our Sa vior, Arlington, VA (SE) Birth Year Jeffrey Kloha Jeffrey J. Kloha Name ..................................Jeffrey J. Kloha Locale .....................................Ar lington, VA Congregation ... Our Sa vior, Arlington, VA (SE) Birth Ye...
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David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...Ramirez Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) Concordia Historical Institute St David Ramirez David Paul Ramirez Name ..........................David Paul Ramirez Locale ............................... Union Gro ve, WI Cong...
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Matthew Reed Richard
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
................. 13 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 13 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2005 P astorates Congregation Y ears Victoria Community Church, Rancho Cucamonga, CA ...........2004–2006 Lutheran Brethren F ellowship...
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Rande T. Casaday
Board for National Mission
Rande T. Casaday Board for National Mission Board for National Mission layperson Elect 1 layperson (Great Plains Region) (6-year term) Board of Regents, Mequon Canonsburg, PA; Peace, McMurray PA (EN); LCMS 26 Rande Casaday Rande T. Casaday Rande T. Casaday, Canonsburg, PA; Peace, McMurray PA (EN); LCMS 26; Wealth/Investment Adv. D: BOD Co...
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Michelle M. Kazmierczak
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
Michelle M. Kazmierczak Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Carmel, IN; Advent, Zionsville IN (IN); LCMS 49 Michelle Kazmierczak Michelle M. Kazmierczak < Michelle M. Ka...
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Deric Armon Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
Deric Armon Taylor First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.) Our Sa vior, Fair Lawn, NJ (NJ) Birth Year Deric Taylor Deric Armon Taylor Name ...........................Deric Armon Taylor Locale .................................... F air Lawn, NJ Congregation...
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Dien Ashley Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
Dien Ashley Taylor First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Redeemer , Bronx, NY (AT) Birth Year Dien Taylor Dien Ashley Taylor Name ............................ Dien Ashley Taylor Locale .......................................... Bronx, NY Congregation .Redeemer , Bronx, NY (AT) Birth Year ..........
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Tia Marie Esser
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Tia Marie Esser Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Sioux Falls, SD; Our Redeemer, Sioux Falls SD (SD); LCMS 64 Tia Esser Tia Marie Esser Tia Marie Esser, Sioux Falls, S...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball President of the Synod President of the Synod ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) St Benjamin Ball Benjamin Thomas Ball Name .......... Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball Locale .........................................W orden, IL Congregation ......St. P a...
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David A Davis
First Vice-President of the Synod
David A Davis First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified St David Davis David A Davis Name .................................... David A Davis Locale ....................................Ann Arbor , MI Congregation St. Paul, Ann Arbor, MI (MI) Birth Year ...........................................1957...
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Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard)
First Vice-President of the Synod
Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Birth Year Don Jr. Don Richard Jr. Name .............Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ..Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Bir...
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Christian A. Preus
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
Christian A. Preus Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) First Vice-President; Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED Elect 1 minister of religion—...
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Paul R. Steinhaus
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Paul R. Steinhaus Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Mequon Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57 Paul Steinhaus Paul R. Steinhaus Paul R. Steinhaus, Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57; Prin./Tchr. S: Mem. BOR CSP . O: Tchr. 2...
