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Photo of Brian Takashi Yamabe from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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...

pp. 85-89

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Index

....... 60 Bodley, Christopher Raynard .................................... 31 Bollhagen, Karl C. .................................................. 25 Bolling, Gerard Isaac .............................................. 13 Bone, Kelly ............................................................ 50 Borcher, Alan D. .............................

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

...TILLERO, Rev Rene Gonzalo† Worden, IL CHILMAN, Mr John III† Las Vegas, NV CHRISTENSEN, Micah Casper, WY CHRYST, Rev Thomas E† Fort Worth, TX CHUVALA, Mr Keith Gordon†‡ Friendswood, TX CLOETER, Rev Jeffrey Paul† St. Louis, MO COATS, Rev Roy Axel† Baltimore, MD COCHRAN, Matthew Marion, IA CODY, Dr Christopher Brian†‡ Greendale, WI COHRS, Mr...

Photo of Brian Lee Kachelmeier from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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....

Photo of Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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 .....................................

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

...vid A. Davis ................................................................................13 Lawrence R. Rast Jr . ........................................................................13 David P . E. Maier ............................................................................10 Heath R. Curtis ....................................

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

......................................163 Brady L. Finnern ...........................................................................163 W ally M. Arp ..................................................................................74 Joel D. Biermann ............................................................................58 Christophe...

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

...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...

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