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Photo of Craig A. Ernstmeyer from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 69

Craig A. Ernstmeyer

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

Craig A. Ernstmeyer Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified St. Peter’s, MO; Messiah, Weldon Spring MO (MO); LCMS 53 Craig A. Ernstmeyer+, St. Peter’s, MO; Messiah, Weldon Spring MO (MO); LCMS 53; Dir. of Operations & Devel. S: BOR CUNE 7, School Min. Cons. 9, NLSA Cons./...

pp. 85-89

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Index

.................... 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ................................................. 13 Anderson, Steven J. ......................................... 13, 31 Andrzejewski, Darryl L. ........................................... 31 Appel, Timothy Aaron .............................................. 25 Arp, Wally Marlis ....................

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

...tin Bartholomew Florissant, MO DUESENBERG, Dr David†‡ Frontenac, MO DUNCAN, CAPT Randy Everett† Oviedo, FL DUNN, Mr Steven Eric Edwardsville, IL DURANCE, Rev Dr Matthew Hudson†‡ Harbor Beach, MI EASTBURN, Mr David C†‡ Fairfield, IA ECKELKAMP , Rev Dr Michael A L Lincoln, NE EDMON, Dr Harry †‡ Brier, WA EDMON, Dr Paul Pretzer Medford, MA E...

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...................................................163 Brady L. Finnern ...........................................................................163 W ally M. Arp ..................................................................................74 Joel D. Biermann ...............................................................................

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

...21–present A uthor, 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...

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...an A. W illman ............................................................................33 John C. W ohlrabe Jr. ......................................................................16 John M. Berg .....................................................................................7 6 votes: Peter C. Bender; Allan R. Buss 5 votes: Da...

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

...isdom to all those chosen to serve our Synod. Also candidate for: Concordia Historical Institute 34 | Vice-President: Great Plains Region d. Nominations and Candidates for Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 313 nominating vo...

pp. 34-36

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...4 5 votes: Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball; John E. Hill 4 votes: Brady L. Finnern 3 votes: Terry R. Forke; Jacob S. Gillard; Jonathan G. Lange; Adam S. Moline; Nathan A. Sherrill; Russell L. (Russ) Sommerfeld; Bruce A. Timm; Lucas V . Woodford 2 votes: Adam T. Filipek; Brent W . Kuhlman; Robert R. (Reed) Lessing; Scott T. Porath 1 vote: Wally M....

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