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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. 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. 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. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...demar R. (Wally) Vinovskis; Michael T. (Mike) Von Behren; William R. Wangelin; Aubrey J. Watson Jr.; William C. Weedon As required by Bylaw 3.12.2.1 (a), the nominees who received the highest number of votes were notified to obtain their approval for inclusion of their names on the list of 20 nominees from which the President-elect will s...

p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...023 Vice-President: Great Lakes Region | 31 to reinforce, restructure, and reorganize strong regional Lutheran congregations in population centers of the East and Southeast. Emphasizing shared Lutheran distinctives, these congregations can be beacons of Christ’s Gospel. c. Nominations and Candidates for Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-Pr...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...hn M. Berg .....................................................................................7 6 votes: Peter C. Bender; Allan R. Buss 5 votes: David P . E. Maier 4 votes: Benjamin T. (Ben) Ball; David C. Fleming; William M. (Max) Mons 3 votes: Micah D. Greiner; Matthew R. Richard; Matthew W . Rueger 2 votes: Cory A. Estby; Joel A. Hes...
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. 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...
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...
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...

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...

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...

p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...rist 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 wisdom to all those chosen to serve our Synod. Also candid...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...ven D. (Steve) T urner ...............................................................18 Richard L. Snow .............................................................................15 Scott C. Sailer .................................................................................14 5 votes: Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball; John E. Hill 4 votes:...

p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
................................27 Joel D. Biermann ............................................................................22 Jeffrey P . Cloeter .............................................................................22 Peter J. Brock ....................................................................................9 Heath R. Cu...
