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CTCR
Abbreviations and Key
CTCR Commission on Theology and Church Relations
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Andrew C. Kennell
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...un. Secy. SW Cir. MO 2. “If the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle?” asks St. Paul (1 Cor. 14:8). Clarity of the battle cry “Jesus is Lord!” is what the CTCR strives to bring to the church in order to build it up in these gray and latter days. As preachers and hearers together under our Captain, Christ, we all...
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Keith Gordon Chuvala
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...lations. I’m a graduate of St. John’s College, with a double major in biblical languages and ecclesiastical languages. I’ve been informed and inspired by the CTCR’s work over the course of my adult life. As a Bible study leader and author, I have pointed my fellow learners to CTCR documents for reference and continued education in matters...
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Martin Richard Noland
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...of God” (LCMS Const. Art. II 2). In order to protect that unity, years ago the Synod created an “Advisory Committee on Doctrine and Practice” which was merged into the CTCR in 1962. Internal unity within the Synod is still the most important duty of the CTCR. 51
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Korey D. Maas
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...s, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55 Korey D. Maas+, Osseo, MI; St Pauls, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55; Assoc. Prof. of History. S: Theol. Faculty CUI 9, CTCR 2, CUS BOD 4, CTSFW BOD 8. C: Asst. Pastor 4. O: History Faculty Hillsdale College 14, Dept. Chair 23, Author CTQ, LW, Conc. Journal. If it be God’s will, it will also be my pleasure to cont...
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Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key
...il of Presidents COS—Commission on Structure Coun.—council Couns.—counsel, counselor CPE—Continuing Professional Education CPH—Concordia Publishing House CPS—Concordia Plan Services CSL—Concordia Seminary, St. Louis CSP—Concordia University, St. Paul CTCR— Commission on Theology and Church Relations Ctr.—Center CTSFW— Concordia Theologica...
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Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...) ........................................ 54 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 38 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1987 P astorates Congregation Y ears Trinity Lutheran Church, Bemidji, MN ....................................
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Jesse L. Yow Jr.
LCMS Board of Directors
...; Our Savior, Livermore CA (CNH); LCMS 48 Jesse L. Yow Jr.+, Livermore, CA; Our Savior, Livermore CA (CNH); LCMS 48; Ret. Dept. Head. S: BOD 6, CTCR 9, Editorial Serv. CPH. D: Lay Deleg. 2. C: Bd. of Elders 45, Lay Gov. Bd. 45, VP and Pres. of Cong. 9. O: Editorial Bd. for Int’l. Journal 15, Dept. Head, Div. Ldr., Prog. Ldr., Proj. Scient...
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James Arthur Douthwaite
Board for International Mission
...pringfield, VA; St. Athanasius, Vienna VA (SELC); LCMS 62; Pastor. S: BIM 5, Chm. Joint Miss. Assessment Com. of the BIM/BNM 3, LCMS Conv. Deleg., CTCR Fl. Com. D: CV SELC 16, BOT Lutheran Haven 3. O: Tchr. Matongo Theo. College Kenya 1, Tchr. Higher Things Conf. It has been my honor to serve on the Board for International Mission for the...
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Paul Pretzer Edmon
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...he Word of God remains “the pure, clear fountain of Israel” (SD Rule and Norm 1). If elected to serve, I will use my experience in science and technology to assist the CTCR in drafting clear and timely theological treatises. I will also work to ensure that we enter into altar and pulpit fellowship with church bodies that share our commitm...
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Matthew C. Phillips
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...LCMS 31 Matthew C. Phillips, Lincoln, NE; Good Shepherd, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 31; Prof. of History. S: Prof. of History CUNE 22, Bd. CHI 2, CTCR 3, Conv. Deleg. 2. O: Bd. Mem. Higher Things 4. I believe, teach, and confess the Holy Scriptures as the Word of God and that the Lutheran Confessions are the true exposition of those sacred w...
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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...ast Jr.+, Fort Wayne, IN; Emmanuel, Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 63; Pres. Emer. CTSFW. S: Academic Dean CTSFW 5, Pres. CTSFW 13, CUS BOD 2, CUC BOR 1, Prof. CTSFW 30, CTCR 18. C: Pastor 4. O: Exec. Dir. The Marvin M. Schwan Charitable Found. 1. It has been an honor to serve on the Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents. Having served...
