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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...

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

...r Nominations from the “Pool”) DIETRICH, Rev Joel Andrew Christensen‡ Mascoutah, IL DITTMAN, Mr Dan Omaha, NE DOMSCH, Mr Nathan T† Omaha, NE DORR, Mr Jonathan Adam Marcus, IA DORTH, Rev Jeffrey Daniel Hilton Head Island, SC DOUTHWAITE, Rev James Arthur†‡ Springfield, VA DOWBNIA, Mrs Karen A Strasburg, PA DRESSLER, Rev Dr Martin Bartholome...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

.............. 37 Borrasso, Matthew Earl .......................................... 60 Braaten, Jason M. ........................................ 9, 25, 31 Braden, Mark P . ...................................................... 31 Brandt, Mark D. ......................................... 13, 31, 32 Brandt, William ..............................

Photo of Franklin Edward Simek Jr. from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 59

Franklin Edward Simek Jr.

LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

Franklin Edward Simek Jr. LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees not specified Millstadt, IL; Trinity, Millstadt IL (SI); LCMS 45 Franklin Edward Simek Jr., Millstadt, IL; Trinity, Millstadt IL (SI); LCMS 45; Retired. S: CUC BOR incl. Fin., Capital Strategy, Governance and Audit Coms., LCMS Chief Admin. Office...

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...

Photo of Julie A. Johnson from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 58

Julie A. Johnson

LCEF Board of Directors

Julie A. Johnson LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62 Julie A. Johnson+, Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62; Accountant/Business Owner. S: BOD LCEF 3. D: Treas. SI 7. C: Cong. Treas. 16. O: BOT Lewis and Clark Com. College 6, CPA, Business Owner,...

Photo of Joel David Biermann from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 10

Joel David Biermann

President of the Synod

...nal Re viewer ......................................................................2013–2019 Assistant Chaplain, LCMS Convention ..................................................2013 Planning Committee Member and Presenter , LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music ........................2014, 2017 Member, Convention Floor...

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...Clark; Erik K. Cloeter; Dean M. Davenport; Jordan L. DeBoer; Michael A. L. Eckelkamp; Clarence H. Eisberg; Douglas K. Escue; Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa; John A. Flamme; David C. Fleming; Terry R. Forke; Daniel M. (Dan) Galchutt; Stephen A. Gewecke; Randall L. Golter; Roosevelt Gray Jr.; Keith H. Grimm; Vincent R. (Vince) Harman; Andrew M....

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...ark S. Loder; James F . Marriott; James B. Maxwell; Peter A. Meier; Yohannes A. Mengsteab; Dale A. Meyer; Jeffrey G. Miskus; Michael W . Mohr; William M. (Max) Mons; Herbert C. (Bert) Mueller III; Steven P . Mueller; Dean W . Nadasdy; Edward A. Naumann; Donald O. (Don) Neuendorf; Glenn A. Nielsen; Justin A. Panzer; Leonard R. Payton; Todd...

Photo of Joel David Biermann from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 26

Joel David Biermann

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...ixth V ice-President, Central Region ........................................2019–2023 Second V ice-President, Central Region ............................... 2023–present District Offices P osition Y ears Member, Convention Floor Committees ...................................2000, 2015 Member, New England District Worship Commission ........

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 Jeffrey Eric Skopak from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 30

Jeffrey Eric Skopak

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...total of 384 nominating votes were cast by 341 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt .........................................................

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...andy) Raasch 1 vote: Steven J. Anderson; Darryl L. Andrzejewski; Phillip A. Baerwolf; Mark C. Bestul; Craig L. Bickel; Christopher R. Bodley; Jason M. Braaten; Mark P . Braden; Jesse K. Cearlock; James D. Chinery; Larry G. Courson; Dean M. Davenport; David A. Davis; Randall S. Duncan; Jacob J. Eichers; Chad R. Elfe; Christopher S. Esget;...

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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