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Photo of Bruce D. Schultz from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 70

Bruce D. Schultz

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

Bruce D. Schultz Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents layperson Wamego, KS; St. John, Alma KS (KS); LCMS 64 Bruce D. Schultz, Wamego, KS; St. John, Alma KS (KS); LCMS 64; Prof./Research Scientist. S: BOR CUC incl. Student Success & Academics Com. 10, Conv. Fl. Com. Mem. D: BOD KS 14...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

...Peter ......................................... 13 Burcham, Ronald D. ............................................... 37 Burdick, Michael Henry ..................................... 13, 25 Burke, Robert F. ..................................................... 28 Burreson, Kent Jorgen .............................................. 9 Burtz...

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

...dd Allen Ames, IA JERABEK, Rev Todd R† Embarrass, WI JOHNSON, Rev Dr Andrew Martin†‡ Wixom, MI JOHNSON, Mr Bradly L Auburn, NE JOHNSON, Mr Brent T Bel Air, MD JOHNSON, Rev Dr Frank Everett† Hillsboro, KS JOHNSON, Rev. Jeremiah David Corcoran, MN JOHNSON, Julie A Edwardsville, IL JOHNSON, Mr Kirk L Topeka, KS JONES, Rev Andrew Robert†‡ Con...

Photo of Bruce Edward Keseman from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 63

Bruce Edward Keseman

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Bruce Edward Keseman Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents ordained Freeburg, IL; Christ Our Savior, Freeburg IL (SI); LCMS 62 Bruce Edward Keseman+, Freeburg, IL; Christ Our Savior, Freeburg IL (SI); LCMS 62; Pastor. S: CSL BOR 7, Conv. Fl. Com., Conv. Deleg., Conv. Host, Worship Fo...

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

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

...h H. Grimm; Vincent R. (Vince) Harman; 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 ....

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...ielsen; Justin A. Panzer; Leonard 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. (Gr...

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

p. 25

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...Michael P . Schuermann ..................................................................27 Joel D. Biermann ............................................................................22 Jeffrey P . Cloeter .............................................................................22 Peter J. Brock ........................................

Photo of Peter James Brock from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 27

Peter James Brock

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...term) Nominations Received: A total of 284 nominating votes were cast by 253 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Christopher S. Esget .....................................................................109 W ally M. Arp ..............................

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

...ure 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 encouragement, our leaders should guide the Synod to be faithful and fearless. If chosen to serve as Great Lakes Region Vice-President,...

pp. 34-36

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

.............................41 David C. Mumme ...........................................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ...............................................................18 Richard L. Snow .............................................................................15 Scott C. Sailer .................

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