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Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard)
First Vice-President of the Synod
Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Birth Year Don Jr. Don Richard Jr. Name .............Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ..Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Bir...
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Index
Index
...Allen, Jon ......................................................... 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ................................................. 13 Anderson, Steven J. ............................
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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
...Rev Keith August†‡ Riverton, IL BULL, Jeff Ames, IA BUMAN, Mr Dan† Bennington, NE BURLEY, Mr Eric William Panama City, FL BURMA, Mrs Deb Columbus, NE BUSSMAN, Rev John Mark† Cullman, AL BUUCK, Dr Steven Jeffrey Las Vegas, NV BYRNES, Mr Steve Lake Forest, CA CAIN, Rev Paul J Jr† Sheridan, WY CARLSON, Rev Daniel Roy† Milaca, MN CASADAY, Mr...
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Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...ncordia, MO.............................1990–1999 St. John’ s Lutheran Church, Topeka, KS ...................................1999–2015 Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Council of Presidents ................................................... 2015–present Chair man of Floor Committees for Synod Conventions .........2016, 2019 LCMS Board...
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...Nomination Process: 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...
p. 40
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Secretary of the Synod
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr. Secretary of the Synod Secretary of the Synod ordained Board of Regents, St. Louis Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27 Richard Jr. Richard Charles Jr. Richard Charles Rudowske Jr., Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27; Exec. LBT S: Miss. LBT 7, Guest Instructor CTSFW 5 C: Ass...
p. 50
Richard Philip Fielitz Jr.
Board for International Mission
Richard Philip Fielitz Jr. Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained Granite Bay, CA; Holy Cross, Rocklin CA (CNH); LCMS 54 Richard Jr. Richard Philip Jr. Richard Philip Fielitz Jr., Granite Bay, CA; Holy Cross, Rocklin CA (CNH); LCMS 54; Ret. Federal Gov. Chief-of-Staff. S: Fl. Com. Mem. D: CNH and RM Dist....
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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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David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...an Church, Union Grove, WI ......................... 2015–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Doctrinal Reviewer .................................................................. 2014–present Synod Convention Delegate ...................................................................2016 Committee f or Nominations ......................
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Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...egion. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Nabil S. Nour ................................................................................128 Matthew R. Richard .......................................................................41 David C. Mumme ................................
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Matthew Reed Richard
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Matthew Reed Richard Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) St Matthew Richard Matthew Reed Richard Name .................... Matthew Reed Richard Locale ..........................................Minot, ND Congregation .St...
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Richard Xeem-Xais Her
Board for International Mission
Richard Xeem-Xais Her Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained White Bear Lake, MN; Hmong, St. Paul MN (MNS); LCMS 17 Richard Her Richard Xeem-Xais Her Richard Xeem-Xais Her, White Bear Lake, MN; Hmong, St. Paul MN (MNS); LCMS 17; Pastor. D: Miss. Fl. Com. O: Spkr. NW LWML, Spkr. Christian Living Conf., Mul...
p. 72
Richard A. Rolf
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Richard A. Rolf Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents ordained Grand Rapids, MI; Immanuel, Grand Rapids MI (MI); LCMS 67 Richard Rolf Richard A. Rolf Richard A. Rolf, Grand Rapids, MI; Immanuel, Grand Rapids MI (MI); LCMS 67; Fin. Rep. Ret. C: BOD Mem. & Chm. Luth. Schools 14. O: BOD...
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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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First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...e; Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa; John A. Flamme; David C. Fleming; Terry R. Forke; Daniel M. (Dan) Galchutt; Stephen A. Gewecke; Randall L. Golter; Roosevelt Gray Jr.; Keith H. Grimm; Vincent R. (Vince) Harman; Andrew M. Harris; Benjamin D. Haupt; Jeffrey B. Hemmer; Kenneth M. (Ken) Hennings; Kenneth N. Hessel; Josemon T. (Joe) Hoem; Eric C....
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...ynod and a member of a voting congregation of the Synod. He must reside 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 r...
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Seth Richard Hinz
Board for International Mission
Seth Richard Hinz Board for International Mission Board for International Mission not specified Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42 Seth Hinz Seth Richard Hinz Seth Richard Hinz, Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42; Chief Marketing Officer. S: Soc. Media Mgr. for LCMS NYG 5, Media Relations Mgr. CUAA 7,...
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Martin Richard Noland
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Martin Richard Noland Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations ordained San Mateo, CA; Grace, San Mateo CA (CNH); LCMS 68 Martin Noland Martin Richard Noland Martin Richard Noland, San Mateo, CA; Grace, San Mateo CA (CNH); LCMS 68; Sr. Pastor. S: Dir. of CHI 6, Tchr. CUC and CTSFW. C: Pastor...
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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 Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...Murray ..............................................................................22 Bradley W . Jurischk .........................................................................16 T imothy P . (Tim) Ahlman ................................................................9 Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa .........................................
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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 Lawrence Jr. Lawrence Robert Jr. Name .................Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ...Emmanuel, For...
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Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...eighbors, support and encourage pastors and other church workers, and walk together in opportunities for outreach and human care to the ends of the earth. 28 | Vice-President: East-Southeast Region b. Nominations and Candidates for EastSoutheast Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) (...
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Jesse L. Yow Jr.
LCMS Board of Directors
Jesse L. Yow Jr. LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Livermore, CA; Our Savior, Livermore CA (CNH); LCMS 48 Jesse Jr. Jesse L. Jr. 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. 4...
p. 59
Franklin Edward Simek Jr.
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
Franklin Edward Simek Jr. LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees not specified Millstadt, IL; Trinity, Millstadt IL (SI); LCMS 45 Franklin Jr. Franklin Edward Jr. Franklin Edward Simek Jr., Millstadt, IL; Trinity, Millstadt IL (SI); LCMS 45; Retired. S: CUC BOR incl. Fin., Capital Strategy, Governance and Audi...
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. 71
Donald J. Fondow
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Donald J. Fondow Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Park Rapids, MN; St. John, Park Rapids MN (MNN); LCMS 72 Donald Fondow Donald J. Fondow Donald J. Fondow+, Park Rapids, MN; St. John, Park Rapids MN (MNN); LCMS...
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Lance Armstrong O’Donnell
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
Lance Armstrong O’Donnell Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Ixonia, WI; St. Paul, Oconomowoc WI (SW); LCMS 33 Lance O’Donnell Lance Armstrong O’Donnell Lance Armstrong O’Donnell, Ixonia, WI; St. Paul, Oconomow...
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...Toms River, NJ ................... 1999–2005 V ice Chairman, Hands of Hope Pregnancy Centers, Tucson, AZ ................ 2008–2014 Guest Lecturer , Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO............................2010 V isiting Professor for the International Lutheran Council (Lutheran Leadership Development Program)........... 2019–present...
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Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...eceived nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez .............................................................................49 Jamison J. Hardy .........
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Keith Gordon Chuvala
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Keith Gordon Chuvala Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (parish pastor), 1 layperson Friendswood, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 63 Keith Chuvala Keith Gordon Chuvala Keith Gordon Chuvala, Friendswood, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX...
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Mark Landon Huff
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
Mark Landon Huff LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees ordained Marysville, MI; Faith, Port Huron MI (MI); LCMS 22 Mark Huff Mark Landon Huff Mark Landon Huff, Marysville, MI; Faith, Port Huron MI (MI); LCMS 22; Pastor. S: Conv. Deleg. D: MI Pastor’s Conf. Plng. Com. C: Pastor 11. O: Residential & Commercial...
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Michael Paul Schuermann
Board for National Mission
...rm) Duties: Six-year term. Three two-day in-person meetings (in St. Louis) and one one-day internet conference meeting per year. Significant work is done between meetings, especially in communication with the districts of the Synod as to how the Office of National Mission (ONM) can serve effectively and consistently in “coordination and s...
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Craig A. Ernstmeyer
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...iversity Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified St. Peter’s, MO; Messiah, Weldon Spring MO (MO); LCMS 53 Craig Ernstmeyer Craig A. Ernstmeyer 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 C...
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Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
............................... 2012–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Convention Delegate .......................................................2007, 2016, 2019 Resur rection, St Joel Biermann Joel David Biermann Name ........................ Joel David Biermann Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation .....
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Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...W .............................. 2026–present P ersonal Statement The church of God is established, strengthened, and sustained by the Word of God and the Holy Sacraments. They are our only source of life in this fallen world. Indeed, in this world that church of God faces tribulation—persecution, false prophets, false doctrine, persisten...
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Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...gional vice-president. Vice-President: Central Region | 25 Sonntag; Terry D. Tieman; Gregory R. Truwe; Jay W . Watson; William C. Weedon; Joshua J. Willadsen; John C. Wohlrabe Jr.; Mark C. Wood As required by Bylaw 3.12.2.7 (c), the nominees who received the highest number of votes were notified to obtain their approval in writing for the...
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Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
...ice-president offices. Vice-President: Central Region | 25 Sonntag; Terry D. Tieman; Gregory R. Truwe; Jay W . Watson; William C. Weedon; Joshua J. Willadsen; John C. Wohlrabe Jr.; Mark C. Wood As required by Bylaw 3.12.2.7 (c), the nominees who received the highest number of votes were notified to obtain their approval in writing for the...
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Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...Biermann Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ...... Resur rection Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1960 Bir thplace ............................ W aconia, MN Wife’s Maiden Name ................. Richardt Number of Children ...........................
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East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
..........29 Luke T . Zimmerman........................................................................18 Deric A. Taylor ...............................................................................16 Jeffrey E. Skopak .............................................................................13 W illiam A. (Bill) Harmon ..................
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Gregory D. Jans
Board for International Mission
...ayperson (Great Lakes Region), 1 layperson (West-Southwest Region) (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. Three two-day in-person meetings (in St. Louis) and one one-day internet conference meeting per year. Some work of the board is done through committees, which meet as needed by internet conference; each board member is expected to parti...
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Mark S. Nuckols
Concordia University System Board of Directors
...a 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 Active-Duty U.S. Army Battalion Chapl. 2, Adjunct Faculty CTX, Vice-Chm....
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Wally Marlis Arp
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...........................................1958 Bir thplace ............................... Wichita, KS Wife’s Maiden Name ....................Roger s Number of Children ................................4 College .......................................... University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (1983) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar...
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Thomas E. Chryst
Board for National Mission
...of people. We must be humble in ourselves but also bold when it comes to the Gospel. As an LCMS pastor of 26 years, I’ve had a wide array of experiences in the parish and the mission field, having done a little bit of many things. I also have experience with Lutheran education at all levels. I’d be honored to lend my experience to our nat...
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Vernon W. Kettelhake
Board for National Mission
...l always be with us as we carry out His command. We should not brag about money we have in savings but humbly find ways to use it to tell all people what Jesus has done for us. I have served my local church as congregational secretary, trustee, and member of the board of education and the board of elders. I have been an active supporter o...
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David Paul Ramirez
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...Nom. Com. 1. D: CI and SW Pastors’ Conf. Plng. Com. 5, SI Fl. Com. 2, CV SW 5. C: Pastor 17. O: Duke Univ. Luth. Lutheran Campus Min. Coord. 1, Grad. Asst. CTSFW 1, Organizer, Jr. and Sr. High Youth Confs. 5, Chm. NLSA Accreditation Com., Zion Luth. School, Bugenhagen Conf. Plng. Com. 9, Little League Baseball Coach 6, Vicarage Superviso...
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Glenn R. Pittsford
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
...profit planned gift education, encouragement, and facilitation and nonprofit management to support the very capable Foundation staff as they serve donors desiring to benefit and support the vital ministries of the LCMS with their God-given accumulated assets after their lifetimes. Striving for increased endowment and current gift support...
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Bruce Edward Keseman
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...minary’s Board should continue its commitment to (1) immersing students in the Bible and Lutheran Confessions, (2) instilling love for Christ’s redeemed people, (3) cultivating mission hearts, (4) stewarding faithfully donors’ generous contributions, (5) providing second-to-none theological education, including calling outstanding faithfu...
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Joel A Brondos
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...nts serves the Synod to this end, namely, that young men may be diligent in presenting themselves approved to God, rightly dividing the word of truth, so that the laying on of hands in ordination is not done hastily, as the Scriptures clearly prescribe. 63
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Christopher Paul Heins
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...ored hard to build this uniquely Lutheran university as well as countless other Christ-centered foundations and pillars upon which we rely today. Too often we abandon their work because we have strayed from the Word that they stood upon or we are simply too lazy to uphold it. I am eager to serve on this board because CUNE still endeavors...
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Stan Ullerich
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...ucating of tomorrow’s leaders as they excel in their chosen vocations is CUNE’s purpose. Only with continual increases in academic expectations and in scholarly endeavors can this be done. I hope to assist in CUNE’s growth. LAYPERSONS Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) 70
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Rosa Summers
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...on and reviewing the Board’s policy manual. I also attended periodic chapel services, theater productions, choral and band concerts, sporting events, homecomings, donor events, and commencements. I look forward to serving CSP again, leveraging my experience within the MNS District and as an attorney. 72
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Jonathan Everett Conner
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...W); LCMS 41 Jonathan Conner Jonathan Everett Conner Jonathan Everett Conner, Manning, IA; Zion, Manning IA (IW); LCMS 41; Pastor. D: IW Jr. Youth Com. Worship Coord/Dean 4, IW Pastors’ Conf. Com./Facil. Coord./Chm. 9, IW Stewp. Com. Chm. 7, Mem. IW BOD 7, IW Multi-Dist. Church Partnership Team 3. C: Pastor 22, Min. Overseer with a DCE 3....
