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p. 20
Eric T. Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
Eric T. Lange First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (West-Southwest Reg.) Redeemer , Gresham, OR (NOW) Birth Year Name ......................................Eric T. Lange Locale ....................................Gresham, OR Congregation .. Redeemer , Gresham, OR (NOW) Birth...
p. 38
Eric T. Lange
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
Eric T. Lange West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President not specified Redeemer , Gresham, OR (NOW) Birth Year Name ......................................Eric T. Lange Locale ....................................Gresham, OR Congregation .. Redeemer , Gresham, OR (NOW) Birth Year ...............
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...equired 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 select five candidates to form the slate for the election of the First VicePresident (see Bylaw 3.12.2.6; two of the five ca...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...O. Espinosa......................................................................117 Yohannes A. Mengsteab .................................................................33 Anthony B. (Brian) Flamme ..........................................................22 Scott R. Murray ................................................................
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
................................. 72 Abegg, Heidi K. ..................................................... 55 Adle, Scott T . ......................................................... 69 Ahlman, Timothy Paul (Tim) .............. 9, 13, 14, 28, 37 Alb, Larry A. ............................................................ 9 Allen, Jon ...........
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
..................................311 Brady L. Finnern ...........................................................................148 Peter K. Lange .................................................................................65 Allan R. Buss ..................................................................................40 Richard L....
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
..., IL BROWN, Dr Charles Wheaton, IL BRUNS, Mr James Kenneth† Watseka, IL BUCHMUELLER, Rev Barrett Ryan Country Club, MO BUCHS, Rev David Michael† Little Rock, AR BUELTMANN, 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...
p. 36
Scott C. Sailer
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...ador, Sioux Falls Lutheran School ......................................................................................... 2025–present P ersonal Statement “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). The Gospel! God’s Good News of Christ crucified and risen for you. The...
p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
Jeffrey Eric Skopak East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) First Vice-President Emmanuel, Asheville, NC (SE) Birth Year Name ...........................Jeffrey Eric Skopak Locale .....................................Ash...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...st by 341 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P ....
p. 20
Peter Kristoff Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
Peter Kristoff Lange First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod commissioned President Hope, St Name .......................Peter Kristoff Lange+ Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ..Hope, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1962 Bir thplace...
p. 22
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jeffrey Eric Skopak First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Emmanuel, Asheville, NC (SE) Birth Year Name ...........................Jeffrey Eric Skopak Locale .....................................Ashe ville, NC Congregation ..Emmanuel, Asheville, NC (SE) Birth Year ...................................
p. 23
Deric Armon Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
Deric Armon Taylor First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.) Our Sa vior, Fair Lawn, NJ (NJ) Birth Year Name ...........................Deric Armon Taylor Locale .................................... F air Lawn, NJ Congregation ...Our Sa vior, Fair Lawn, NJ (N...
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...(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 encourage pastors and other church workers, and walk together in...
p. 30
Deric Armon Taylor
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
Deric Armon Taylor East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained Our Sa vior, Fair Lawn, NJ (NJ) Birth Year Name ...........................Deric Armon Taylor Locale .................................... F air Lawn, NJ Congregation ...Our Sa vior, Fair Lawn, NJ (NJ) Birth Year ...........
p. 33
Eric C. Sko vgaard
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Eric C. Sko vgaard Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elm Gro ve Lutheran Church, Elm Grove, WI (SW) Birth Year Name ........................... Eric C. Sko vgaard+ Locale ...................................Elm Gro ve, WI Congregation ...........Elm Gro ve Lutheran Church, Elm Gr...
p. 61
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 Eric Skopak, Asheville, NC; Emmanuel, Asheville NC (SE); LCMS 59;...
p. 62
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 David Lange, Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64; Semiconductor Engineer. D: BOD PSW 9. C: Cong. Pres. 4, C...
p. 70
Stan Ullerich
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Stan Ullerich Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Council Bluffs, IA; Timothy, Council Bluffs IA (IW); LCMS 65 Stan Ullerich, Council Bluffs, IA; Timothy, Council Bluffs IA (IW); LCMS 65; Prof. Emer. of Economics. D: IW Endowment & Legacy...
pp. 5-7
Preface
Preface
...Preface T his report provides the results of the two nomination processes conducted in preparation for the 2026 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: (a) the numerical, congregational ballot process for selection of President and First and Regional Vice-President candidates; and (b) the work of the Committee for Convention Nom...
pp. 5-6
Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot
...reface T his report provides the results of the two nomination processes conducted in preparation for the 2026 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: (a) the numerical, congregational ballot process for selection of President and First and Regional Vice-President candidates; and (b) the work of the Committee for Convention Nomi...
p. 11
Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
...rady Lee Finnern President of the Synod President of the Synod commissioned First Vice-President Lutheran Services in America Board; Lutheran World Relief Board ...................................................................................2001–2010 A uthor/Translator/Editor of numerous publications, most recently Redeemer , St Name ....
pp. 13-24
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...velt 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. 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...
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...t comes from ignoring God’s Word. It is undeniable that the culture around us can be hostile to our faith. However, we have been given 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 fe...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...Matthew R. Richard .......................................................................41 David C. Mumme ...........................................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ...............................................................18 Richard L. Snow .................................................
p. 44
Douglas Lynn Rutt
LCMS Board of Directors
...uis, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 50; Prof. Em. S: Miss. to Guatemala 8, Prof. of Pastoral Min. and Miss. CTSFW 12, Reg. Dir. for Latin America/Caribbean LCMS Miss. 4, Prof. and Provost CSL 4, DR 30. C: Pastor 4. O: Exec. Dir. Int’l. Min. Div. LLL 8, BOD LBT 10, Commercial Pilot 3, Ed. The Communicator for Luth. Soc. for Miss....
p. 50
John L. Powers
Board for International Mission
...h Bay WI (SW); LCMS 50 John L. Powers+, Whitefish Bay, WI; Our Savior, Whitefish Bay WI (SW); LCMS 50; Dir. of Business Devel. for Latin America. S: BIM 3, BOR CTSFW 8. D: BOD SW, Fin. Com. SW. C: Cong. Pres. O: Dir. of Business Devel. I am a lifelong member of the LCMS and have been president of my congregation, a Sunday school teacher f...
p. 53
David Paul Ramirez
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...Baseball Coach 6, Vicarage Supervisor 1, Co-Planner, Faith of Our Fathers Conf. 2. I would be excited and honored to serve on the board for Concordia Historical Institute. I have had a love for American Lutheran history and heritage since I was a boy. Learning and studying it was a strong influence on my decision to leave the ELCA and joi...
p. 15
Allan R. Buss
First Vice-President of the Synod
........................ 2025–present Mission T rips: Kenya, Ethiopia, Belize ................2006, 2008, 2012, 2016 District Offices Position Y ears First Vice-President, NID .............................................................2006–2015 Chair , General Pastoral Conference ..........................................2001–2004 Other Si...
p. 17
Jacob S. Gillard
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 25 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2001 P astorates Congregation Y ears Nazareth Lutheran, Baltimore, MD ...........................................2001–2003 P eace Lutheran, Robbinsdale, MN (Inter...
p. 18
Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney
First Vice-President of the Synod
............................................................................1993 P astorates Congregation Y ears Berea Lutheran Church, Detroit, MI ..........................................1993–1995 Missionar y at Large, L.U.T.H.E.R. Plan, St. Louis, MO.............1995–1999 Gospel Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI ...............................
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...nation 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. No opportunity is provided for floor nominations. a. Nomin...
pp. 28-30
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...s and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Christopher S. Esget .....................................................................109 W ally M. Arp ..................................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman.............................................................
p. 36
Steven D . Turner
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...ran Family Service of Iowa .....................................1992–1995 Chair man District Stewardship Committee .............................1994–2000 Member , Board of Directors, Iowa District West ................. 1994–present Chair man Rural Ministry Task Force ........................................2001–2002 LCMS Model Theologica...
p. 45
Miriam Ruth Yakimow
Board for National Mission
...eac. and Dir. of Family Min. 9, Coord. of Youth/Family Min. 12, Vol. Family Min. 5. O: Spiritual First Aid Training/Responder 1, Homeschool Tchr./Co-Op Ldr. 15, American Heritage Girls Ldr. 5, Cub Scout Com./Ldr. 9, Case Worker at Women’s Shelter 1. Lutheran churches have the unique opportunity to be places that offer God’s reliable truth...
p. 46
David Lee Daniels
Board for National Mission
...Youth Gathering, Dist. Co-Chair, Conv. Deleg. C: Cong. Pres, Elder, Treas., Chm. Building Com. O: Business Owner/ Mgr. 40, Founder/Chm. Local Pregnancy Ctr. 10, Chm. American Heart Assoc. Local Chapter, Bd. Mem. Conc. Theol. Fnd. 6. I have been very active in my local congregation, serving as president, elder, building committee chairman,...
p. 53
Mark A. Loest
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...overnors at the beginning of its second century. As a former assistant director, as a contributor to the Quarterly, and through my ongoing interest and contributions to American Lutheran and Missouri Synod history, I am ready and willing to do my part in seeing that our church’s history continues to be collected, preserved, and made acces...
