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Photo of Brent D. Smith from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 49

Brent D. Smith

Board for International Mission

Brent D. Smith Board for International Mission Board for International Mission layperson Elect 1 layperson (Central Region) (6-year term) Omaha, NE; Divine Shepherd, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 54 Brent D. Smith, Omaha, NE; Divine Shepherd, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 54; Sr. Pastor, Dir. of Min. S: Career Miss. 19, Miss. Adv., OIM Regional Dir. Eurasi...

Photo of David Paul Ramirez from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 33

David Paul Ramirez

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...minations and Candidates for Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 313 nominating votes were cast by 297 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating vo...

pp. 34-36

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

.... Moline; Nathan A. Sherrill; Russell L. (Russ) Sommerfeld; Bruce A. Timm; Lucas V . Woodford 2 votes: Adam T. Filipek; Brent W . Kuhlman; Robert R. (Reed) Lessing; Scott T. Porath 1 vote: Wally M. Arp; Christopher D. (Chris) Ascher; Aaron J. Asmus; Arie D. Bertsch; Thomas C. Brown; Greggory S. (Gregg) Coop; Paul D. Egger; Donald J. (Don)...

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...rman; 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; Derek S. Klemm; Chad D. Lakies; Michael R. (Mike) Lange; Joel D. Lehenbauer; Robert R. (Reed) Lessing; Mark S. Loder; James F . Marriott; James B. Maxwell; Pete...

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...R. Payton; Todd A. Peperkorn; Ryan R. Peterson; Daniel Preus; David R. Preus; Stephen K. Preus; Matthew R. Richard; Paul L. Rieger; Kevin D. Robson; James H. Rockey; Timothy D. Runtsch; Timothy E. Saleska; Albert M. Schudde; Jeremy J.A. Schultz; Ken R. Schurb; John W . Sias; Brent D. Smith; Gregory J. (Greg) Snow; Russell L. (Russ) Somme...

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

...Mr Seth Richard†‡ Wildwood, MO HOEHNER, Rev Dr Mark Robert St. Peters, MO HOFFMAN, Mr Asa Gresham, OR HOFFMAN, Rev Robert August† Rochester Hills, MI HOLLINGSWORTH, Mr Cristopher Puyallup, WA HOPKINS, Rev James Paul Halifax, MA HOPKINS, Rev Dr Theodore Jackson†‡ Saline, MI HUFF, Rev Mark Landon Marysville, MI HULL, Rev Christopher James†...

pp. 5-7

Preface

Preface

...mmunity, etc.). The number following “LCMS” in the paragraph indicates number of years the candidate has been a member (baptized or confirmed) of an LCMS congregation; other numbers following listed positions refer to years of service in those positions. Where appropriate, a plus sign (+) immediately following a last name designates that...

pp. 7-8

Abbreviations and Key

Abbreviations and Key

...sitions. Where appropriate, a plus sign (+) immediately following a last name designates that the candidate is an incumbent to the position. Example: Jane Smith is a candidate for a position on the Board for National Mission. Jane Smith+, Milwaukee, WI; Our Savior, Elton WI (SWD); LCMS 30; Attorney; S: BNM 6; Conv. Deleg. 2; D: SWD Bd. fo...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

............................. 34 Courson, Larry G. ............................................... 9, 31 Cox, Trey ................................................................ 41 Curtis, Heath Ryan ....................................... 9, 13, 25 Daniels, David Lee ................................................. 46 Davenport, Dean Mar...

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

p. 9

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

President of the Synod

...eter .............................................................................24 Patrick T . (Pat) Ferry ......................................................................17 Jamison J. Hardy .............................................................................17 David A. Davis .................................................

Photo of John W. Edson from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 43

John W. Edson

LCMS Board of Directors

...BIM 12, Chm. BIM 4, Vice-Chm. Bd. for Human Care and World Relief 6, Chm. District Restructuring Taskforce 1. C: Elder, Treas., Cong. Pres., Stewp. 18. O: CPA Smith Schafer & Assoc. 41, MN Soc. of CPAs as Member, BOD, Chm. 41, SPEDCO/ AMPLIO SBA Certified Develop. Co. 4, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce BOD, Chm. 5. Our faith in Jesus Christ...

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