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p. 11
Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
Brady Lee Finnern President of the Synod President of the Synod commissioned First Vice-President Lutheran Services in America Board; Lutheran World Relief Board ...................................................................................2001–2010 A uthor/Translator/Editor of numerous publications, most recently Redeemer , St Name...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
...................... 9, 13, 14, 28 Bender, Peter C. .............................................. 31, 45 Benke, David H. ................................................. 9, 13 Benkendorf, Rodney A. ........................................... 53 Berg, John Matthew ................................................ 31 Bertsch, Arie Duane ......
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
...Dr Stephen RL†‡ Clarkston, MI BOMBARO, Rev Dr John Joseph Lafayette, IN BONE, Mrs Kelly Pinckney, MI BOOE, Rev Dr Phillip Eugene†‡ Luverne, MN BORRASSO, Rev Dr Matthew Earl†‡ Lexington Park, MD BOSTICK, Mr Nathan Lee Sr New Braunfels, TX BOYER, Rev Michael David† Sebewaing, MI BRAATEN, Rev Jason M† Tuscola, IL BRADEMEYER, Rev Dr Christop...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Nomination Process: A total of 2,122 nominating votes were cast by 1,518 congregations of the Synod (compared to 2,526 congregations in 2023; 2,114 in 2019; 1,338 in 2016; 1,479 in 2013; 2,007 in 2010; 2,075 in 2007; and 2,581 in 2004). As required by Bylaw 3.12.2 (d), here following ar...
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...frey J. Kloha Eric T. Lange Peter K. Lange Lawrence R. Rast Jr. Scott C. Sailer Jeffrey E. Skopak Don R. (Richard) Stuckwisch Jr. Deric A. Taylor Dien A. Taylor Sean A. Willman Duties: The First Vice-President serves in a full-time executive position. He is an elected advisor and assistant to the President, assists the President in discha...
p. 46
David Lee Daniels
Board for National Mission
David Lee Daniels Board for National Mission Board for National Mission ordained Taylorsville, NC; Salem, Taylorsville NC (SE); LCMS 64 David Lee Daniels, Taylorsville, NC; Salem, Taylorsville NC (SE); LCMS 64; Business Owner. S: BOR CTSFW 11, Fin. Com. CTSFW 10, Conv. Deleg. 3, Pastoral Formation Com. D: Youth Com., Nat’l Youth Gathering...
p. 67
Brian Lee Kachelmeier
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Brian Lee Kachelmeier Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents ordained San Antonio, TX; Crown of Life, San Antonio TX (TX); LCMS 27 Brian Lee Kachelmeier, 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....
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...CTSFW . I have seen the moral rot and theological degradation that comes from ignoring God’s Word. It is undeniable that the culture around us can be hostile to our faith. However, we have been given the message of eternal truth and salvation in Jesus Christ to proclaim to the world. Whether it be by exercising oversight or through encour...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
................................................................128 Matthew R. Richard .......................................................................41 David C. Mumme ...........................................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ..................................................................
p. 10
Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
...l Lutheran Church, Hamel, IL ..................................... 2012–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Convention Delegate .......................................................2007, 2016, 2019 Resur rection, St Name ........................ Joel David Biermann Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregatio...
p. 16
Christopher S. Esget
First Vice-President of the Synod
...cale .................................. Alexandria, VA Congregation Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birth Year ...........................................1970 Bir thplace ................................. Edina, MN Wife’s Maiden Name ....................Adams Number of Children ................................1 College ........................
p. 19
Jeffrey J. Kloha
First Vice-President of the Synod
...............1966 Bir thplace ................................Chicago, IL Wife’s Maiden Name ...................Hempel Number of Children ................................2 College .......................................Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI (1988) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992...
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...in the designated region to be eligible for nomination to that regional vice-presidency (Bylaw 3.12.2.7 [a] and 3.12.2.8 [c]). Restrictions: The candidates for regional vice-president in each region are the five eligible ordained ministers within that region who receive the most nominating votes and consent to serve if elected. No opportu...
p. 29
Christopher S. Esget
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...Locale .................................. Alexandria, VA Congregation Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birth Year ...........................................1970 Bir thplace ................................. Edina, MN Wife’s Maiden Name ....................Adams Number of Children ................................1 College ......................
