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p. 73
Christopher Robert Marshall
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
Christopher Robert Marshall Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents layperson Cedarburg, WI; St. Paul, Grafton WI (SW); LCMS 37 Christopher Robert Marshall, Cedarburg, WI; St. Paul, Grafton WI (SW); LCMS 37; Dir. of Bands. S: Conv. Adv. Deleg. C: Dir. of Parish Music 2, Bible Study Ldr. 5. O...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
....................................... 69 Ahlman, Timothy Paul (Tim) .............. 9, 13, 14, 28, 37 Alb, Larry A. ............................................................ 9 Allen, Jon ......................................................... 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gre...
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
...ther C† Lincoln, NE BITTNER, Andrew†‡ Mankato, MN BLOCKER, Mrs Jessica Christine†‡ Luverne, MN BLODGETT, Rev Michael Stephen Fort Wayne, IN BOBBY, Rev Dr Jacob Christian†‡ Yankton, SD BODLEY, Rev Christopher Raynard Chesterfield, MI BOERGERT, Dr Stephen RL†‡ Clarkston, MI BOMBARO, Rev Dr John Joseph Lafayette, IN BONE, Mrs Kelly Pinckney,...
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...er to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:1–3). I pray the LCMS, submitting to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, will conserve and promote this unity of the true faith at home and abroad, seek to strengthen congregations and their members in faith toward God and love toward their neighbors, support and enc...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
.......................22 Bradley W . Jurischk .........................................................................16 T imothy P . (Tim) Ahlman ................................................................9 Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa ...................................................................9 Eric T . Lange ......................
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...: A total of 2,122 nominating votes were cast by 1,518 congregations of the Synod (compared to 2,526 congregations in 2023; 2,114 in 2019; 1,338 in 2016; 1,479 in 2013; 2,007 in 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 nominati...
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...hair man of Floor Committees for Synod Conventions .........2016, 2019 LCMS Board of Directors ........................................................ 2019–present First Vice-President | 13 Burdick; Corey J. Chang; Matthew J. Clark; Erik K. Cloeter; Dean M. Davenport; Jordan L. DeBoer; Michael A. L. Eckelkamp; Clarence H. Eisberg; Dougla...
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...side within 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. N...
p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...hor, Concordia Publishing House: Christ, Culture, and Cinema: How Faith and Film Intersect .....2022 Essa yist, Free Evangelical Lutheran Synod in South Africa ...............2023 Vice-President: Great Lakes Region | 31 to reinforce, restructure, and reorganize strong regional Lutheran congregations in population centers of the East and S...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...............................................................................33 John C. W ohlrabe Jr. ......................................................................16 John M. Berg .....................................................................................7 6 votes: Peter C. Bender; Allan R. Buss 5 votes: David P . E. Maie...
p. 16
Christopher S. Esget
First Vice-President of the Synod
Christopher S. Esget First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.) Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birth Year Name .........................Christopher S. Esget Locale .................................. Alexandria, VA Congregation Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birt...
p. 19
Mark Robert Hoehner
First Vice-President of the Synod
Mark Robert Hoehner First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Chapel of the Cross, St Name ......................Mark Robert Hoehner Locale .................................. St. P eters, MO Congregation .... Chapel of the Cross, St. Peters, MO (MO) Birth Year ..........................................
p. 21
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
First Vice-President of the Synod
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Board of Regents, River Forest Emmanuel, Fort Wayne, IN (IN) Birth Year Name .................Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ...Emmanuel, Fort Wayne, IN (IN) Birth Year ........
pp. 28-30
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...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 ..................................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmer...
p. 29
Christopher S. Esget
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
Christopher S. Esget East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) First Vice-President MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) (3-year term) Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN...
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...n 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, I would be ready and honored to do so. May God grant strength and wi...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
.....................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ...............................................................18 Richard L. Snow .............................................................................15 Scott C. Sailer .................................................................................14...
p. 54
Robert V. Roethemeyer
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
Robert V. Roethemeyer Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors layperson Elect 1 commissioned minister or layperson (6-year term) Fort Wayne, IN; St. Paul’s, Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 60 Robert V. Roethemeyer+, Fort Wayne, IN; St. Paul’s, Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 60; Assoc. Prof.,...
p. 58
Gretchen A. Roberts
LCEF Board of Directors
Gretchen A. Roberts LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors ordained Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42 Gretchen A. Roberts, Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42; CEO and Owner. S: CPH BOD incl. Secy., Fin. & Investment Com., Exec. Com. 13 C: Choir, SS Tchr., VBS Dir., LWML Pres., Pastor’s Wife. O: Ma...
p. 65
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) First Vice-President XV. Report on Candidates for College/University Boards of Regents Elect 1 minister of rel...
p. 67
Robert Scott Fogo
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Robert Scott Fogo Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Houston, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 54 Robert Scott Fogo, Houston, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 54; Exec. Dir. S: Mem. Bd. for Youth Serv. D: PSW LYF Pres., Various Dist. Com. C: Bible Study Tchr.,...
p. 70
Christopher Paul Heins
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Christopher Paul Heins Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40 Christopher Paul Heins, Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40; Owner/COO. D: Conv. Deleg. MO. C: Elder 4, Trustee 3, Mem. Build...
pp. 13-24
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...er; 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 . Marriott; James B. Maxwell; Peter A. Meier; Yohannes A. Mengsteab; Dale A. Meyer; Jeffrey...
