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Photo of Richard Charles Rudowske Jr. from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Richard Charles Rudowske Jr. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— Secretary b. Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, Mo.) Board of Regents Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— commissioned,...

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Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis | 63

Photo of Warren Wilson Graff from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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Warren Wilson Graff

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Warren Wilson Graff Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents ordained Las Cruces, NM; Mission, Las Cruces NM (RM); LCMS 53 Warren Graff Warren Wilson Graff Warren Wilson Graff, Las Cruces, NM; Mission, Las Cruces NM (RM); LCMS 53; Ret. Pastor. S: Conv. Deleg., DR, Writer for Study Notes...

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

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Joel David Biermann

President of the Synod

.............2007, 2016, 2019 Resur rection, St Joel Biermann Joel David Biermann Name ........................ Joel David Biermann Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation .... Resur rection, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1960 Bir thplace ............................ W...

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Joel David Biermann

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...(MO) Birth Year ...........................................1960 Bir thplace ............................ W aconia, MN Wife’s Maiden Name ................. Richardt Number of Children ................................3 College .................................................... Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI Seminary .......................

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

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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 Keseman Bruce Edward Keseman Bruce Edward Keseman+, Freeburg, IL; Christ Our Savior, Freeburg IL (SI); LCMS 62; Pastor. S: CSL BOR 7, Conv. Fl. Com., C...

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Mark O. Stern

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Mark O. Stern Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) Lake Forest, IL; St. Paul, Brookfield IL (NI); LCMS 29 Mark Stern Mark O. Stern Mark O. Stern+, Lake Forest, IL; St. Paul, Brookfield IL (NI); LCMS 29; Atty. S: CS...

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Joel A Brondos

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Joel A Brondos Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents ordained Geneseo, IL; Concordia, Geneseo IL (CI); LCMS 69 Joel Brondos Joel A Brondos Joel A Brondos+, Geneseo, IL; Concordia, Geneseo IL (CI); LCMS 69; Pastor Em. S: Conv. Deleg., Secy. Cong. Serv. Fl. Com., LCMS Bd. for Comm. Ser...

Photo of Noreen L. Linke from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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Noreen L. Linke

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Noreen L. Linke Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents ordained Concordia Publishing House Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38 Noreen Linke Noreen L. Linke Noreen L. Linke, Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38; Homemaker/ Ch...

Photo of Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Irvine Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57 Sarah Gaffney Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney, Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57; Deac./Tchr. D: Mem. NI BOD. C...

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Michelle M. Kazmierczak

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Michelle M. Kazmierczak Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Carmel, IN; Advent, Zionsville IN (IN); LCMS 49 Michelle Kazmierczak Michelle M. Kazmierczak < Michelle M. Ka...

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Michael Scott Staub

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Michael Scott Staub Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 layperson (6-year term) Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 46 Michael Staub Michael Scott Staub Michael Scott Staub+, Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 46; Dean & Band Dir. S: CSL BOR 7,...

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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter

First Vice-President of the Synod

...2005 P astorates Congregation Y ears Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO....................2005–2013 Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO................ 2014–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Youth Gathering Bible Study Planning Committee ......2009–2010 District Offices P osition Y ears Missouri District...

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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...005 P astorates Congregation Y ears Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO....................2005–2013 Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO................ 2014–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Youth Gathering Bible Study Planning Committee ......2009–2010 District Offices P osition Y ears Missouri District M...

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Abbreviations and Key

Abbreviations and Key

...tion COO—chief operating officer Coord.—coordinator COP—Council 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...

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Dien Ashley Taylor

First Vice-President of the Synod

......... 51 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 25 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2000 P astorates Congregation Y ears Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bronx, NY .......................2000–2001 Redeemer Evangelical Luthe...

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Jeffrey Eric Skopak

First Vice-President of the Synod

...rth Year ...........................................1966 Bir thplace .................. Ne w Brunswick, NJ Wife’s Maiden Name .........................Pa rr Number of Children ................................2 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1988) Seminary ..................................

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Jeffrey Eric Skopak

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...Birth Year ...........................................1966 Bir thplace .................. Ne w Brunswick, NJ Wife’s Maiden Name .........................Pa rr Number of Children ................................2 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1988) Seminary ................................

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Jeffrey J. Kloha

First Vice-President of the Synod

...ton, VA (SE) Birth Year ...........................................1966 Bir thplace ................................Chicago, IL Wife’s Maiden Name ...................Hempel Number of Children ................................2 College .......................................Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI (1988) Seminary .....................

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Mark William Meehl

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

...nging needs of the church; one term as a CTSFW regent; and more than three decades of teaching undergraduate students at CUNE for the good of CTSFW and the church at large. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis | 63 62

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Jeffrey Eric Skopak

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Jeffrey Eric Skopak Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— Asheville, NC; Emmanuel, Asheville NC (SE); LCMS 59 Jeffrey Skopak Jeffrey Eric Skopak Jeffrey Eric Skopak, Asheville, NC; Emm...

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Peter Kristoff Lange

First Vice-President of the Synod

...d Offices P osition Y ears Council of Presidents .............................................................. 2015–present Chair man of Floor Committees for Synod Conventions .........2016, 2019 Board of Directors ................................................................... 2019–present Commission on Theology and Church Relations...

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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.

First Vice-President of the Synod

.........................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ...Emmanuel, Fort Wayne, IN (IN) Birth Year ...........................................1962 Bir thplace ................................Chicago, IL Wife’s Maiden Name ...Am y Engelbrecht Number of Children ................................3 College ........................................C...

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Brady Lee Finnern

President of the Synod

...nt as we serve our Lord in this favorable yet challenging time for the church (2 Cor. 6:2). I pray for a Synod renewed in bold proclamation of the Gospel, steadfast in our Lutheran Confessions, and united in doctrine and practice. Together, we will strengthen congregations through robust visitations (Acts 15:36–41), diligent searching of...

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Eric T. Lange

First Vice-President of the Synod

...th Year ...........................................1960 Bir thplace ..........................F ort Wayne, IN Wife’s Maiden Name ...........Jolene Rabe Number of Children ................................5 College .......................................Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar...

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Scott C Sailer

First Vice-President of the Synod

...egations (years) ........................................ 65 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 41 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1985 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. John Lutheran Church, Howard, SD .....................

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Scott C. Sailer

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...regations (years) ........................................ 65 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 41 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1985 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. John Lutheran Church, Howard, SD ....................

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Mark Robert Hoehner

First Vice-President of the Synod

...ir thplace .......................... St. P eters, MO Wife’s Maiden Name ................. T rinklein Number of Children ................................3 College ...................Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI (1996) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2000) Other Degrees ..PhD in B...

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Steven D . Turner

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

........................................1958 Bir thplace ........................ Jamestown, ND Wife’s Maiden Name .................... Mucha Number of Children ................................4 College ......................... Nor th Dakota State University, Fargo, ND (1981) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN...

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Eric T. Lange

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

...Year ...........................................1960 Bir thplace ..........................F ort Wayne, IN Wife’s Maiden Name ...........Jolene Rabe Number of Children ................................5 College .......................................Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y,...

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Mark S. Nuckols

Concordia University System Board of Directors

Mark S. Nuckols Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (6-year term) Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43 Mark Nuckols Mark S. Nuckols Mark S. Nuckols+, Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43; Pastor Emer. S: MAF Ac...

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Matthew Reed Richard

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

.........................1979 Bir thplace ...........................Bottineau, ND Wife’s Maiden Name .................Nostdahl Number of Children ................................3 College ................Dak ota College (1999); Minot State University (2001) Seminary ............ Lutheran Brethren Seminar y, Fergus Falls, MN (2004) Other Deg...

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Sarah Rausch

Board for National Mission

...Around the Word, Writer/ Editor for Various Publication, Liaison Rural Gospel Initiative and Lutheran Family Service 1. Spending my formative years growing up at Concordia Seminary gave me a front-row view of the beauty, sacrifice, and trials inherent in ministry and church work. These trials are increasing in both intensity and number,...

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Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents. Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne | 61 president; nine years as a Board of Regents member (Irvine); two years on the Board of Higher Education; three years as Executive Director of Internatio...

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CSL

Abbreviations and Key

CSL Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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David Paul Ramirez

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

David Paul Ramirez Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 commissioned minister Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) IX. Report on Candidates for the Concordia Historical Institute Board of Go vernors Elect 2 ministers of...

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Seth Richard Hinz

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

Seth Richard Hinz Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors layperson Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Board for International Mission (Central Reg.) X. Report on Candidates for the Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. One- t...

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Timothy M. Klinkenberg

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Timothy M. Klinkenberg Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Orange, CA; St. Johns, Orange CA (PSW); LCMS 61 Timothy Klinkenberg Timothy M. Klinkenberg Timothy M. Klinkenberg, Orange, CA; St. Johns, Orange CA (PSW); LCMS 61; Sr. Admin. Pastor. S: CS...

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Christian A. Preus

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Christian A. Preus Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) First Vice-President; Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED Elect 1 minister of religion—...

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Korey D. Maas

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Korey D. Maas Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Osseo, MI; St Pauls, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55 Korey Maas Korey D. Maas Korey D. Maas+, Osseo, MI; St Pauls, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55; Assoc. Prof. of History. S: Theol. Faculty CUI 9, CTCR 2, C...

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Randall L. Golter

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Randall L. Golter Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 layperson (6-year term) Davenport, IA; Trinity, Davenport IA (IE); LCMS 40 Randall Golter Randall L. Golter Randall L. Golter, Davenport, IA; Trinity, Davenport IA (IE); LCMS 40; Sr. P...

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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...

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Matthew Carl Harrison

President of the Synod

...O Congregation ... V illage, Ladue, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1962 Bir thplace .............................Sioux City , IA Wife’s Maiden Name ..... Kath y Schimm Number of Children ................................2 College .................................Mor ningside University, Sioux City, IA (1984)...

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Matthew Carl Janssen

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Matthew Carl Janssen Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained or commissioned St. Louis, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 45 Matthew Janssen Matthew Carl Janssen Matthew Carl Janssen, St. Louis, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 45; Music Ed. S: Conv....

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Michael David Lange

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Michael David Lange Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64 Michael Lange Michael David Lange Michael David Lange, Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64; Semiconductor Engineer....

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Dwayne M. Lueck

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

Dwayne M. Lueck Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents ordained Wausau, WI; Trinity, Wausau WI (NW); LCMS 73 Dwayne Lueck Dwayne M. Lueck Dwayne M. Lueck, Wausau, WI; Trinity, Wausau WI (NW); LCMS 73; Pastor Emer. S: Adv. CUW BOR 13. D: Dist. Pres. NW 13. As a Concordia University W...

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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

...(Bylaw 3.12.3.7 [c]). This source for nominations from the floor is often referred to as “the pool.” A complete list of those names is provided below. Concordia University System Floor Nominations: All nominees listed below were provided opportunity to express interest in being considered for a Concordia University System (CUS) board posi...

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Elizabeth Richmond Killinger

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Elizabeth Richmond Killinger Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Houston, TX; Epiphany, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 56 Elizabeth Killinger Elizabeth Richmond Killinger Elizabeth Richmond Killinger, Houston, TX; Epiphany, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 56; Ret. C...

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Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, St. Louis Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57 Sarah Gaffney Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney, Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57; Deac./Tchr. D: Mem. NI BOD. C:...

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Alan Paul Runge

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

Alan Paul Runge Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59 Alan Runge Alan Paul Runge Alan Paul Runge, Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew,...

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John David Karl Zischke

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

John David Karl Zischke Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents ordained Fayetteville, AR; Restoration, Fayetteville AR (MDS); LCMS 15 John Zischke John David Zischke John David Karl Zischke, Fayetteville, AR; Restoration, Fayetteville AR (MDS); LCMS 15; Pastor. S: Adv. Team Mem. ONM C...

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Scott T. Adle

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

Scott T. Adle Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents ordained Imperial, NE; Zion, Imperial NE (NEB); LCMS 47 Scott Adle Scott T. Adle Scott T. Adle+, Imperial, NE; Zion, Imperial NE (NEB); LCMS 47; Pastor. S: BOR CUNE 2. D: CV 7. C: Pastor 17, Vicarage Supervisor. I was born and raise...

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Adam Tyler Filipek

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

Adam Tyler Filipek Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents ordained Lidgerwood, ND; Holy Cross, Lidgerwood ND (ND); LCMS 42 Adam Filipek Adam Tyler Filipek Adam Tyler Filipek, Lidgerwood, ND; Holy Cross, Lidgerwood ND (ND); LCMS 42; Pastor. S: Conv. Fl. Com., Adjunct Prof. CSL, Adjunct...

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Paul Clarence Hinz

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

Paul Clarence Hinz Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Hewitt, TX; Trinity, Woodway TX (TX); LCMS 64 Paul Hinz Paul Clarence Hinz Paul Clarence Hinz+, Hewitt, TX; Trinity, Woodway TX (TX); LCMS 64; Ret. S: BOR CSP...

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Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia University Texas Board of Regents. Concordia University Texas | 73 I worked with the authorizer to recover the school’s foundation. I have served as Lutheran school administrator for seven years, teacher for 15 years, and parish (with school) pastor for 35 years, and...

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Keith Wayne Schweitzer

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Keith Wayne Schweitzer Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents ordained Greenfield, IA; Immanuel, Greenfield IA (IW); LCMS 58 Keith Schweitzer Keith Wayne Schweitzer Keith Wayne Schweitzer, Greenfield, IA; Immanuel, Greenfield IA (IW); LCMS 58; Pastor. C: Pastor 37. Being an alumnus of Conco...

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Jacob Christian Bobby

Concordia University System Board of Directors

Jacob Christian Bobby Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors ordained Yankton, SD; St. John, Yankton SD (SD); LCMS 22 Jacob Bobby Jacob Christian Bobby Jacob Christian Bobby, Yankton, SD; St. John, Yankton SD (SD); LCMS 22; Pastor. S: SMP Winter Guest Instructor 7, LCMS NYG Presenter....

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Matthew Earl Borrasso

Concordia University System Board of Directors

Matthew Earl Borrasso Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors ordained Lexington Park, MD; Trinity, Lexington Park MD (SE); LCMS 40 Matthew Borrasso Matthew Earl Borrasso Matthew Earl Borrasso, Lexington Park, MD; Trinity, Lexington Park MD (SE); LCMS 40; Pastor. C: Pastor 11. O: Autho...

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Seminary Boards of Regents

Seminary Boards of Regents

Seminary Boards of Regents Candidates for seminary boards of regents. Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne | 61 president; nine years as a Board of Regents member (Irvine); two years on the Board of Higher Education; three years as Executive Director of International Missions, and two years as director of Synod’s Reformation effort.

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Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents. Concordia University Chicago | 65 a. Concordia University Chicago (River Forest, Ill.) Board of Regents Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) MINISTERS OF RELIGION...

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Jeremy Thomas Geidel

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

Jeremy Thomas Geidel Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 25 Jeremy Geidel Jeremy Thomas Geidel Jeremy Thomas Geidel, Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 25; Asst. Head of School. C: Cong. Pres., Call Com. O: Dir. of Gr...

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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 Schultz Bruce D. Schultz Bruce D. Schultz, Wamego, KS; St. John, Alma KS (KS); LCMS 64; Prof./Research Scientist. S: BOR CUC incl. Student Success & Academics Com. 10, C...

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p. 72

Karl Abbott

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

Karl Abbott Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents not specified Bellevue, WA; Messiah, Seattle WA (SE); LCMS 44 Karl Abbott Karl Abbott+, Bellevue, WA; Messiah, Seattle WA (SE); LCMS 44; Product Mgr. S: BOR CSP 3. C: Elder 12. O: IT Industry 20. I would be grateful for the opportunit...

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p. 75

Jennifer Knox

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

Jennifer Knox Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents not specified New Berlin, WI; Our Father’s, Greenfield WI (SW); LCMS 40 Jennifer Knox Jennifer Knox+, New Berlin, WI; Our Father’s, Greenfield WI (SW); LCMS 40; Business/Tech. Tchr. & Ed. Tech. Coord. S: BOR CUW/CUAA 3. D: IE Conv...

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Preface

Preface

...ginning on page 77 of this publication. If nominees have not already provided required biographical information and indicated their consent to serve if elected, these documents must accompany nominations from the floor of the convention. If a floor nomination is for a Concordia University System board or a Concordia University board of re...

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p. 14

Victor J. Belton

First Vice-President of the Synod

...ocale .......................St Simons Island, GA Congregation Christ, East P oint, GA (FG) Birth Year ...........................................1953 Bir thplace ......................W ashington, D.C. Wife’s Maiden Name .......................Clar k Number of Children ................................0 College ..............................

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p. 33

David Paul Ramirez

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) Concordia Historical Institute St David Ramirez David Paul Ramirez Name ..........................David Paul Ramirez Locale ............................... Union Gro ve, WI Congregation .St. P aul Lutheran Church, Unio...

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p. 39

Yohannes Andemicael Mengsteab

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

...ort Worth, TX Congregation St. John, Mansfield, TX (TX) Birth Year ...........................................1957 Bir thplace .................Deki-W orasi, Eritrea Wife’s Maiden Name ................Abraham Number of Children ................................3 College .......................................Concordia College, Bronxville,...

pp. 53-54

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Candidates for the Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors. Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors | 53

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p. 53

Rodney A. Benkendorf

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

Rodney A. Benkendorf Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors ordained Cape Girardeau, MO; Hanover, Cape Girardeau MO (MO); LCMS 57 Rodney Benkendorf Rodney A. Benkendorf Rodney A. Benkendorf+, Cape Girardeau, MO; Hanover, Cape Girardeau MO (MO); LCMS 57; Pastor. S: CHI BOD 7. D:...

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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 Roethemeyer Robert V. Roethemeyer Robert V. Roethemeyer+, Fort Wayne, IN; St. Paul’s, Fo...

pp. 55-56

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Candidates for the Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors. Concordia Publishing House | 55 truth of the Gospel, and it would be an honor to be a member of the Board of Directors that has oversight of this important mission.

Photo of Jeff Bull from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 55

Jeff Bull

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

Jeff Bull Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61 Jeff Bull Jeff Bull, Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61; Assoc. Prof. of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. C: Youth Dir., Elder. O: Entrepreneur 37, Dir. of Start Something L...

p. 60

Concordia University System Board of Directors

Concordia University System Board of Directors

Concordia University System Board of Directors Candidates for the Concordia University System Board of Directors. 60 | Concordia University System MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (6-year term)

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p. 66

David Walz

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

David Walz Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Forest Park, IL; St. John, Forest Park IL (NI); LCMS 60 David Walz David Walz+, Forest Park, IL; St. John, Forest Park IL (NI); LCMS 60; Fin. Adv. C: Cong. Treas. 7, Mem./ Chm. Fin. Bd. 9, Cong. Pres. 4. O: Luth. Child & Fa...

pp. 67-68

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents. Concordia University, Irvine | 67

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p. 67

Elroi Reimnitz

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

Elroi Reimnitz Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents ordained Victorville, CA; Faith, Hesperia CA (PSW); LCMS 66 Elroi Reimnitz Elroi Reimnitz, Victorville, CA; Faith, Hesperia CA (PSW); LCMS 66; Pastor. C: Pastor 48. O: Adjunct Faculty 30, Dir. Cultural Language Inst. 2, Commissioner Tr...

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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 Fogo Robert Scott Fogo 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 Dis...

Photo of Gary C. Nelson from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 68

Gary C. Nelson

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

Gary C. Nelson Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Rohnert Park, CA; St John’s, Petaluma CA (CNH); LCMS 9 Gary Nelson Gary C. Nelson Gary C. Nelson, Rohnert Park, CA; St John’s, Petaluma CA (CNH); LCMS 9; Attorney. D: Conv. Deleg., Structure Fl. Com. C: Cong. Pres. 6, Eld...

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p. 68

Harry Edmon

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

Harry Edmon Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Brier, WA; Messiah, Seattle WA (NOW); LCMS 47 Harry Edmon Harry Edmon, Brier, WA; Messiah, Seattle WA (NOW); LCMS 47; Ret. S: Conv. Deleg. 3. D: Conv. Deleg. C: Cong. Pr...

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p. 68

Laura Grace Hemminger

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

Laura Grace Hemminger Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Bremerton, WA; Our Savior, Tacoma WA (NOW); LCMS 36 Laura Hemminger Laura Grace Hemminger Laura Grace Hemminger+, Bremerton, WA; Our Savior, Tacoma WA (NOW); LCMS 36; Homemaker. S: BOR CUI 7, NYG Plng. Team 3, LCMS...

pp. 69-70

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents. Concordia University, Nebraska | 69 MINISTERS OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term)

Photo of Luther C. Biggs from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 69

Luther C. Biggs

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

Luther C. Biggs Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents ordained Lincoln, NE; Christ, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 60 Luther Biggs Luther C. Biggs Luther C. Biggs, Lincoln, NE; Christ, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 60; Pastor Emer. C: Pastor 41. O: Taught Evang. Class at CSL. I recognize that some...

pp. 71-72

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents. Concordia University, St. Paul | 71

Photo of Tia Marie Esser from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 71

Tia Marie Esser

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

Tia Marie Esser Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Sioux Falls, SD; Our Redeemer, Sioux Falls SD (SD); LCMS 64 Tia Esser Tia Marie Esser Tia Marie Esser, Sioux Falls, S...

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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 Marshall Christopher Robert Marshall Christopher Robert Marshall, Cedarburg, WI; St. Paul, Grafton WI (SW); LCMS 37; Dir. of Bands. S: Conv. Adv. Deleg....

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p. 73

Miguel A. Ruiz

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Miguel A. Ruiz Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Keller, TX; Messiah, Keller TX (TX); LCMS 15 Miguel Ruiz Miguel A. Ruiz Miguel A. Ruiz+, Keller, TX; Messiah, Keller TX (TX)...

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p. 73

Neil Spencer Vanderbush

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Neil Spencer Vanderbush Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents ordained Board for National Mission (West-Southwest Reg.) San Antonio, TX; Messiah, Boerne TX (TX); LCMS 26 Neil Vanderbush Neil Spencer Vanderbush Neil Spencer Vanderbush, San Antonio, TX; Messiah, Boerne TX (TX); LCMS 26; Sr....

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p. 73

Richard A. Zeile

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Richard A. Zeile Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents ordained Fenton, MI; St. Johns, Taylor MI (MI); LCMS 70 Richard Zeile Richard A. Zeile Richard A. Zeile, Fenton, MI; St. Johns, Taylor MI (MI); LCMS 70; Pastor Ret./Radio Spkr. S: Conv. Fl. Com. D: Dist. Archivist 2, S&E Pastors’ Conf....

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p. 74

William Brandt

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

William Brandt Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents not specified Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30 William Brandt William Brandt+, Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30; Justice of the Peace. C: Cong. Pres., Chm. Bd. of Stewp., Church Coun. Secy. 4. O:...

pp. 75-76

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents. Concordia University Wisconsin | 75

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p. 75

Paul R. Steinhaus

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

Paul R. Steinhaus Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Board of Regents, River Forest f. Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, Wis.) Board of Regents Elect 1 minister...

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p. 76

Rande T. Casaday

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

Rande T. Casaday Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents not specified Board for National Mission (East-Southeast Reg.) Canonsburg, PA; Peace, McMurray PA (EN); LCMS 26 Rande Casaday Rande T. Casaday Rande T. Casaday, Canonsburg, PA; Peace, McMurray PA (EN); LCMS 26; Wealth/Investmen...

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Report of Nominations by Ballot

Report of Nominations by Ballot

...inning on page 77 of this publication. If nominees have not already provided required biographical information and indicated their consent to serve if elected, these documents must accompany nominations from the floor of the convention. If a floor nomination is for a Concordia University System board or a Concordia University board of reg...

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p. 9

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

President of the Synod

.............................W orden, IL Congregation ......St. P aul, Hamel, IL (SI) Birth Year ...........................................1972 Bir thplace ................Madison Heights, MI Wife’s Maiden Name ....Serena Prongua Number of Children ................................5 College ............................................. Conco...

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Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...cale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ..Hope, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1962 Bir thplace .............................. Houston, TX Wife’s Maiden Name .....Marcia Boening Number of Children ................................4 College .................................

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p. 38

Alfonso O. Espinosa

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

...cale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year ...........................................1965 Bir thplace ................................Delano, CA Wife’s Maiden Name .....................Mar tin Number of Children ................................8 College ........................

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p. 53

Mark A. Loest

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

Mark A. Loest Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors ordained Saginaw, MI; Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, Saginaw MI (MI); LCMS 63 Mark Loest Mark A. Loest Mark A. Loest, Saginaw, MI; Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, Saginaw MI (MI); LCMS 63; Pastor. S: CHI A...

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p. 54

Alessandro Meregaglia

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

Alessandro Meregaglia Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors not specified Boise, ID; Good Shepherd, Boise ID (NOW); LCMS 13 Alessandro Meregaglia Alessandro Meregaglia, Boise, ID; Good Shepherd, Boise ID (NOW); LCMS 13; Archivist/Librarian & Assoc. Prof. C: Chm. Stewp. Com., Pa...

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p. 54

David Duesenberg

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

David Duesenberg Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors not specified Frontenac, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 31 David Duesenberg David Duesenberg, Frontenac, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 31; Physician. O: Supporter of CHI, Luth. Sr. Serv., and Luth. Ed. Ou...

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