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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....
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. 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...
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. 68
Brian Takashi Yamabe
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Brian Takashi Yamabe Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Campbell, CA; Shepherd of the Valley, San Jose CA (CNH); LCMS 20 Brian Takashi Yamabe, Campbell, CA; Shepherd of the Valley, San Jose CA (CNH); LCMS 20; Prin. Software Engineer. S: CUP BOR 3. C: Cong. Secy. 12, Elde...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...2010; 2,075 in 2007; and 2,581 in 2004). As required by Bylaw 3.12.2 (d), here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Matthew C. Harrison ....................................................................900 Joel D. Biermann ..............................................................
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...on Nominations/ Candidates for F irst Vice-President of the Synod Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Nomination Process: A total of 1,759 nominating votes were cast by 1,518 congregations of the Synod (compared to 2,187 votes in 2023; 3,192 in 2019; 2,001 in 2016; 1,565 in 2013; 2,692 in 2010; 3,216 in 2007; and 4,206 in...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...ere following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Alfonso O. Espinosa......................................................................117 Yohannes A. Mengsteab .................................................................33 Anthony B. (Brian) Flamme .....................................
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 ......................
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...d to do so. May God grant strength and wisdom to all those chosen to serve our Synod. Also candidate for: Concordia Historical Institute 34 | Vice-President: Great Plains Region d. Nominations and Candidates for Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) (3-year term) Nomination...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
..........................................14 5 votes: Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball; John E. Hill 4 votes: Brady L. Finnern 3 votes: Terry R. Forke; Jacob S. Gillard; Jonathan G. Lange; Adam S. 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) L...
