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pp. 5-6
Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot Ballot nomination process overview for President, First Vice-President, and regional vice-presidents. Preface | 5 ing of paper ballots. The contractor exclusively handled voting credentials and sent reminder emails to congregational leadership as needed. The nomination period was Oct. 18, 2025, to Feb. 18,...
pp. 5-7
Preface
Preface
...face allowed each congregation to select, from the eligible ordained roster of the Synod, up to two distinct names for President, two for First Vice-President, and two for the regional vice-president position corresponding to the congregation’s region. Results were tabulated by YesElections and delivered to the Office of the Secretary on...
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Victor J. Belton
First Vice-President of the Synod
Victor J. Belton First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained or commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Christ, East P oint, GA (FG) Birth Year Name ..................................Victor J. Belton Locale .......................St Simons Island, GA Congregation Christ, East P oin...
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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...
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First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod Nominations and candidates for First Vice-President of the Synod. First Vice-President | 13 Burdick; Corey J. Chang; Matthew J. Clark; Erik K. Cloeter; Dean M. Davenport; Jordan L. DeBoer; Michael A. L. Eckelkamp; Clarence H. Eisberg; Douglas K. Escue; Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa; John A. Flamme; David C. Fl...
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Allan R. Buss
First Vice-President of the Synod
Allan R. Buss First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Immanuel, Belvidere, IL (NI) Birth Year Name .....................................Allan R. Buss Locale ................................. River F orest, IL Congregation ....Immanuel, Belvidere, IL (NI) Birth Year ........................................
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Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney
First Vice-President of the Synod
Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained St Name ............. Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney Locale .................................. F ort Dodge, IA Congregation .....St. P aul, Fort Dodge, IA (IW) Birth Year ...........................................1965 Bir thplace ............
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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 Name .................Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ...Emmanuel, Fort Wayne, IN (IN) Birth Year ........
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Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
First Vice-President of the Synod
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ (PSW) Birth Year Name ............ Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman Locale .........................................Gilber t, AZ Congregation . Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ (PSW) Birth Year ...................
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David A Davis
First Vice-President of the Synod
David A Davis First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified St Name .................................... David A Davis Locale ....................................Ann Arbor , MI Congregation St. Paul, Ann Arbor, MI (MI) Birth Year ...........................................1957 Bir thplace .................
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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 Name .............Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ..Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Birth Year ...................
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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...
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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...
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Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
Brady 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...
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Alfonso O. Espinosa
First Vice-President of the Synod
Alfonso O. Espinosa First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained or commissioned Regional Vice-President (West-Southwest Reg.) St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year Name ..........................Alfonso O. Espinosa Locale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, C...
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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 ...................................
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Jamison John Hardy
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jamison John Hardy First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) Our Sa vior, Hartland, MI (EN) Birth Year Name ......................... Jamison John Hardy Locale ..................................Lak e Orion, MI Congregation ....Our Sa vior, Hartland, MI (EN) Birt...
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Mark Robert Hoehner
First Vice-President of the Synod
Mark Robert Hoehner First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Chapel of the Cross, St Name ......................Mark Robert Hoehner Locale .................................. St. P eters, MO Congregation .... Chapel of the Cross, St. Peters, MO (MO) Birth Year ..........................................
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Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...osa West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President ordained or commissioned First Vice-President St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year Name ..........................Alfonso O. Espinosa Locale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Yea...
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Dien Ashley Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
Dien Ashley Taylor First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Redeemer , Bronx, NY (AT) Birth Year Name ............................ Dien Ashley Taylor Locale .......................................... Bronx, NY Congregation .Redeemer , Bronx, NY (AT) Birth Year .........................................
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Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
Sean August Willman First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Central Region) (3-year Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) St Name ...................... Sean August Willman Locale ......................................Hillsdale, MI Congregation ......St. P au...
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Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...hwest Region Regional Vice-President ordained or commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (West-Southwest Region) First Vice-President Personal Statement Centered on the 2026 Convention theme, “Christ Is Risen Indeed” (1 Cor. 15:20–22), I believe resurrection hope is the heartbeat of our mission. This truth is best lived out thr...
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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...
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Scott C Sailer
First Vice-President of the Synod
Scott C Sailer First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Regional Vice-President (Great Plains Reg.) Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year Name .................................... Scott C Sailer Locale ..................................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birt...
p. 15
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.); Christ Memorial, St Name .......................... Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation Christ Memorial, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ..............
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Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 36 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1990 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Concordia, MO...........................
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Wally Mar lis Arp
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
Wally Mar lis Arp East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained First Vice-President; Board of Regents, Fort Wayne St Name ................................Wally Mar lis Arp Locale ........................... Winter Springs, FL Congregation ............St. Luk e’s Lutheran Church, Ovie...
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Jacob S. Gillard
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jacob S. Gillard First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified F aith Community, Zimmerman, MN (MNN) Birth Year Name ................................. Jacob S. Gillard Locale ................................ Cambridge, MN Congregation ...............F aith Community, Zimmerman, MN (MNN) Birth Year ........
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Jeffrey J. Kloha
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jeffrey J. Kloha First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Our Sa vior, Arlington, VA (SE) Birth Year Name ..................................Jeffrey J. Kloha Locale .....................................Ar lington, VA Congregation ... Our Sa vior, Arlington, VA (SE) Birth Year ...............................
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Sean August Willman
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...an August Willman Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President not specified First Vice-President St Name ...................... Sean August Willman Locale ......................................Hillsdale, MI Congregation ......St. P aul’s, Hillsdale, MI (MI) Birth Year ..............................
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Jamison John Hardy
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) First Vice-President MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) (3-year term) Our Sa vior, Hartland, MI (EN) Birth Year Name ......................... Jamison John Hardy L...
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...esident 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 .....................................Ashe ville, NC Congregation ..Emmanuel, Asheville, NC (SE) Bi...
p. 36
Scott C. Sailer
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...esident Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (West-Southwest Region) First Vice-President Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year Name ................................... Scott C. Sailer Locale ..................................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) B...
p. 29
Christopher S. Esget
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...ident 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) Birth Year Name ...................... Christopher S. Esget...
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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained First Vice-President; Board of Regents, St. Paul Christ Memorial, St Name .......................... Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation Christ Memorial, St. Louis, MO (MO) Bir...
p. 62
Christian A. Preus
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...ordia 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—commissioned (6-year term) Grand Marais, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LC...
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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...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 religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Duties: Three-year terms....
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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...ffrey Paul Cloeter Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents ordained First Vice-President; Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) St. Louis, MO; Christ Memorial, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 47 Jeffrey Paul Cloeter, St. Louis, MO; Christ Memorial, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 47; Sr. Pastor. S: N...
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Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...e, the ballot for the election of the Great Lakes Region VicePresident is expected to contain the names of the following top five consenting candidates in alphabetical order: Mark D. Brandt Jamison J. Hardy David P . Ramirez Eric C. Skovgaard Sean A. Willman Personal Statement I am humbled and honored to be nominated to serve our Synod. I...
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Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Joel David Biermann Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained President Resur rection Lutheran Church, St Name ........................ Joel David Biermann Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ...... Resur rection Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year...
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Central Region), 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region), 1 minister of St Name ........Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball+ Locale .........................................W orden...
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Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key Key to abbreviations used in nominee service summaries. Preface | 7 3.12.3.6 [c]) and consent-to-serve documentation for such nominees will need to be provided at the time that approval of the nomination is granted by the convention. As in the above paragraph, if a floor nomination is for a Concordia University Syste...
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Steven D . Turner
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Steven D . Turner Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President ordained Gloria Dei, Urbandale, IA (IW) Birth Year Name ............................... Steven D . Turner Locale ................................. Des Moines, IA Congregation ...Gloria Dei, Urbandale, IA (IW) Birth Year .................
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David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
David Paul Ramirez Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) Concordia Historical Institute St Name ..........................David Paul Ramirez Locale ............................... Union Gro ve, WI Congregation .St. P aul Lu...
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Peter James Brock Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) St Name ........................... Peter James Brock Locale ........................................Decatur , IN Congregation St. John Lutheran Church, Decatur , IN (IN) Bi...
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Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region nominees for regional vice-president. 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 nominati...
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Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
Joel David Biermann President of the Synod President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) Year of Ordination ...............................................................................1999 Pastorates Congregation Y ears St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Dedham, MA ...............................1994–2004 St. P aul Lu...
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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 ...........
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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...
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David Carl Mumme
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
David Carl Mumme Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President ordained T rinity, Waterville, MN (MNS) Birth Year Name .......................... David Carl Mumme Locale ..................................W aterville, MN Congregation ........T rinity, Waterville, MN (MNS) Birth Year ..................
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball President of the Synod President of the Synod ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) St Name .......... Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball Locale .........................................W orden, IL Congregation ......St. P aul, Hamel, IL (SI) Birth Year ........
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Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region nominees for regional 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 numb...
pp. 25-39
Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents Nominations and candidates for regional vice-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...
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East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region nominees for regional vice-president. 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) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 284...
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Michael Paul Schuer mann
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
Michael Paul Schuer mann East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained Board for National Mission (Central Reg.) University Lutheran Church, Champaign, IL (CI) Birth Year Name .............. Michael Paul Schuer mann Locale ..................................Champaign, IL Congregation ....
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Mark D . Brandt
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Mark D . Brandt Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President not specified St Name ..................................Mark D . Brandt Locale ..............................F rankenmuth, MI Congregation ...........St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth, MI (MI) Birth Year ...............................
p. 31
Luke Thomas Zimmer man
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Luke Thomas Zimmer man Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Calvar y Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, PA (EN) Birth Year Name ..............Luke Thomas Zimmer man Locale ..........................Mechanicsburg , PA Congregation . Calvar y Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, PA (EN) Birt...
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West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region nominees for regional vice-president. Vice-President: West-Southwest Region | 37
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Bradley W ayne Jurischk
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
Bradley W ayne Jurischk West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President not specified St Name ...................Bradley W ayne Jurischk Locale ...................................... Houston, TX Congregation ...St. T imothy, Houston, TX (TX) Birth Year ..............................................
p. 35
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 Name .................... Matthew Reed Richard Locale ..........................................Minot, ND Congregation .St. P aul’s, Minot, ND (ND) Birth Year...
p. 35
Nabil Subhi Nour
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Nabil Subhi Nour Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President not specified Our Redeemer , Minnehaha, SD (SD) Birth Year Name ............................ Nabil Subhi Nour+ Locale ..................................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation ...................Our Redeemer , Minnehaha, SD (SD)...
p. 11
Matthew Carl Harrison
President of the Synod
Matthew Carl Harrison President of the Synod President of the Synod not specified V illage, Ladue, MO (MO) Birth Year Name ...................Matthew Carl Harrison+ Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ... V illage, Ladue, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1962 Bir thplace .......
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Appendix
Appendix
...ion: Other: Educational/Training: High School _________ College/University ________Advanced Academic Degree _________ Seminary __________ 3. Synod Positions Held (past and present, listing most recent first) Ye a rs 4. District Positions Held (past and present, listing most recent first) Ye a rs 5. Congregation Positions Held (past and pr...
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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 ...............
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Yohannes Andemicael Mengsteab
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
Yohannes Andemicael Mengsteab West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President not specified St Name .Yohannes Andemicael Mengsteab Locale ..................................F ort Worth, TX Congregation St. John, Mansfield, TX (TX) Birth Year ...........................................1957 Bir thp...
p. 60
Mark S. Nuckols
Concordia University System Board of Directors
...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. Bd. CUS. D: CV MO 4, CV TX 2, LWML Zone Couns. C: Pastor 30. O: Kansas City Luth. High School Bd. Pres., Vol. Chapl. for Austin Fire Dept. My intent for continuing in service on the B...
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President of the Synod
President of the Synod
President of the Synod Nominations and candidates for President of the Synod. President of the Synod | 9 As required by Bylaw 3.12.2.1 (a), the nominees who received the highest number of votes were notified to obtain their approval in writing for the inclusion of their names on the ballot. Because there were no declinations and because t...
p. 44
Michael Paul Schuermann
LCMS Board of Directors
...oard of Directors LCMS Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region), 1 Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) VI. Report on Candidates for the Board for National Mission Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region), 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Great Lakes Region), 1 ordaine...
p. 41
Trey Cox
LCMS Board of Directors
...(PSW); LCMS 61; Mathematics Prof. C: Dir. of Family Min. 10, Tchr. Dir. Family Life Min. CUW. I am honored to be considered as a candidate for service on the LCMS Board of Directors. Over many years, I have served congregations and Lutheran schools as a lay leader, head elder, congregational president, school board president, interim pri...
p. 61
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...Fac. 5, Consecrated Stewards Fac. 5. D: CV AT 2, Fac. for Church Revitalization SELC 7, Fac. Your Congregation’s Future 6, CV SELC 3, CV PSW 2. C: Pastor. O: Vice-Chm. Open Door Pregnancy Ctr. 6, Vice-Chm. Hands of Hope Pregnancy Ctrs. 6, Guest Lecturer CSL, Visiting Prof. ILC 7, Podcast Christ, Culture, and Cinema 5, Author CPH: Christ,...
p. 43
John W. Edson
LCMS Board of Directors
...oard of Directors LCMS Board of Directors commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) Plymouth, MN; First English, Spring Valley MN (MNS); LCMS 45 John W. Edson, Plymouth, MN; First English, Spring Valley MN (MNS); LCMS 45; Ret. CPA. S: Vice-Chm. BIM 12, Chm. BIM 4, Vice-Chm. Bd. for Human Care and World Relief 6,...
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David Paul Ramirez
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...storical 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 religion—ordained, 1 commissioned minister or layperson (6-year term) Duties: Si...
p. 57
Jason Behr
LCEF Board of Directors
...e 2. O: Owner & Portfolio Mgr. Morgan-Aly Wealth Mgmt. Grp. 5, Fin. Cons. at TD Ameritrade 4. I am grateful for the opportunity to be considered for service to the Synod. My work in financial stewardship has strengthened my conviction that everything we have is a gift from God, entrusted to us for His purposes. Scripture calls us to love...
p. 59
Mark O. Swenson
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
...Mark O. Swenson, Plymouth, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 43; VP Investment Grp. S: Mem. CPS BOD 12. O: Investment Mgr. 35. The services provided by the LCMS Foundation help LCMS members and congregations be good stewards of their God-given gifts. The Foundation serves both through planning assistance and investment managem...
p. 40
John Wollenburg Sias
Secretary of the Synod
...gy and, each triennium, supported major efforts (including, this time, the circuit requirements task force, evaluation and revision of higher education governing documents, and study of parish service). More importantly, we’ve tried to hold constantly before everyone the common commitments and aims adopted by the convention, and to prepar...
p. 75
Dwayne M. Lueck
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...Wausau WI (NW); LCMS 73; Pastor Emer. S: Adv. CUW BOR 13. D: Dist. Pres. NW 13. As a Concordia University Wisconsin alumnus and former district president who served over ten years as an advisory member to this board, I have seen firsthand the vital role Concordia plays in forming future church workers and leaders for our congregations. Wi...
p. 46
Karen A. Dowbnia
Board for National Mission
...t Calvary, Lititz PA (EN); LCMS 31 Karen A. Dowbnia, Strasburg, PA; Mount Calvary, Lititz PA (EN); LCMS 31; Ret. Exec. Admin. Asst. to LCMS First VP . S: Exec. Admin. Asst. to LCMS First VP 7. C: Dir. of Youth Min. 5. O: Tchr. (Pub., Private, Homeschool) 21, Homemaker 5, ESL Tchr. and Coord. I respectfully submit my name for election to t...
p. 46
Rande T. Casaday
Board for National Mission
...ed for membership on the Board of National Mission and the Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin. I have served several terms as congregational president of Peace Lutheran Church (McMurray, Pa.) and as an elected board member of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, including roles as vice-chairman and chair of the finance and budge...
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Sarah Rausch
Board for National Mission
.../Writer for The Lutheran Witness and The Reporter. C: Church Coun. Secy. 3, Altar Guild 16, Const. and Bylaw Com., Running Substitute Organist Service, LWML Mem. 18. O: BOD Rural Gospel Initiative 3, Business Mgr. /Proofreader for LOGIA, Young Woman Rep. Nat’l LWML Conv., Exec. Editor/Creative Dir. for Around the Word, Writer/ Editor for...
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Richard Xeem-Xais Her
Board for International Mission
...Inter-ethnic Network. I’m a second-generation Hmong immigrant and third-generation Christian. My parents came to the U.S. through Lutheran Social Services. I grew up in the church plants and mission outreaches of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. But as a young adult, my love for Scripture led me to part ways with the C&MA and join...
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Keith Gordon Chuvala
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...nister of religion—ordained (parish pastor), 1 layperson (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. Three-day meetings four times a year in St. Louis. The commission assists the President in his constitutional responsibilities; provides guidance to the Synod in matters of theology and church relations; and serves as a clearing house for materia...
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Paul Pretzer Edmon
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...tzer Edmon Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations layperson Medford, MA; First, Boston MA (NE); LCMS 43 Paul Pretzer Edmon, Medford, MA; First, Boston MA (NE); LCMS 43; ITC Sr. Research Computing Specialist. S: BOR CSL 10, CCN 1, Lay Deleg. LCMS Conv. 2, LCMS Conv. Fl. Com. Sem. D: Lay Dele...
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Heidi K. Abegg
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...18, Mem. COH 10. C: Mem. Church Coun. O: Law 19. I grew up with Concordia Publishing House books and curricula, and I am honored to serve currently as vicechair of the board. My nearly 30 years’ experience representing nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations has been useful in assisting CPH fulfill its mission to publish products and servi...
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Kevin D. Robson
LCEF Board of Directors
...faithful, energetic Lutheran Church Extension Fund team. LCEF splendidly advances mission and ministry within and beyond Synod by providing vital financial resources and services—with impeccable integrity and overflowing joy! My recent decade of service as LCMS Chief Mission Officer familiarized me with the assets, connected systems, vast...
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Michelle M. Kazmierczak
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...t, Zionsville IN (IN); LCMS 49; Atty. O: CUC BOR 10, incl. Chm. 2 & Governance Chm. 8, CUC Luth. Identity Miss. Steward, Deputy Atty. Gen. In my 10 years of service on the Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents, I have had the privilege to serve undergraduate young men and women seeking to fulfill their vocations as students to pre...
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John David Karl Zischke
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...am encouraged by the opportunity to serve as a regent of Concordia University, Nebraska, as a way of giving back to my alma mater and supporting Lutheran education in service to the church and the world. As an ordained pastor of the LCMS, I value Concordia’s role in forming future pastors, teachers, church workers, and students prepared f...
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Adam Tyler Filipek
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...2 Adam Tyler Filipek, Lidgerwood, ND; Holy Cross, Lidgerwood ND (ND); LCMS 42; Pastor. S: Conv. Fl. Com., Adjunct Prof. CSL, Adjunct Prof. CSP . D: Vice-Chm. ND BOD 3, Conv. Fl. Com. C: Pastor 15. O: Author CPH. Our Concordia universities are treasured institutions that have produced thousands of skilled church workers and numerous laity...
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Tia Marie Esser
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...oux Falls SD (SD); LCMS 64 Tia Marie Esser, Sioux Falls, SD; Our Redeemer, Sioux Falls SD (SD); LCMS 64; Exec. Dir. O: Exec. Dir. Luth. School 16, Vice-Chm. BOD ALSS 3, Exec. Dir. Assoc. of Luth. Secondary Schools 1, Org. Ldrshp. 17. My interest in serving on the Concordia University, St. Paul, Board of Regents grows from my vocation as a...
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Richard A. Zeile
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...tutions. I believe that Concordia University Texas can be a valued institution of faith formation in our Synod. I served Michigan on its State Board of Education, 2011–2018 (co-president, 2017–18). Previously, I had helped to organize a Detroit charter school, and as board president of another charter school, 74 | Concordia University Tex...
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Rande T. Casaday
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...ed for membership on the Board of National Mission and the Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin. I have served several terms as congregational president of Peace Lutheran Church (McMurray, Pa.) and as an elected board member of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, including roles as vice-chairman and chair of the finance and budge...
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Jesse L. Yow Jr.
LCMS Board of Directors
...tate and support these confessional ministries. Serving the Synod has been an honor. If reelected, it will be an honor to continue to use my God-given experience, energy, and skills in this service. Board of Directors, LCMS | 43 42
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Jay A. Krause
LCMS Board of Directors
...onored to be nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of the LCMS, where I have held membership for my entire life. I believe that my 42 years of service as a commissioned minister uniquely qualify me to bring a healthy perspective on the role of schools in our LCMS and the importance of sharing the Gospel with people of all ages. We...
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Miriam Ruth Yakimow
Board for National Mission
...ion 4. D: Dist. Advocacy Team for Commissioned Workers 4. C: Deac. 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 u...
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Peter C. Bender
Board for National Mission
...mission leadership to the Synod at large and in assisting the Board for National Mission in developing policy for the Office of National Mission. During my time of service on the board, we have cultivated positive fraternal relationships with each district of the Synod. I look forward to building upon this work as together we confess Chri...
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David Lee Daniels
Board for National Mission
.... 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, etc. I’ve also served two terms on the Board of Regents for Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. I also serve...
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Gregory D. Jans
Board for International Mission
...d expertise in one or more of the following areas is especially desirable: ministry and theology; extended church work on or interaction with one or more foreign mission fields; mercy work and human care; international relations; business, law, or finance; prior service on national or district boards of the Synod; policy writing; administ...
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Daniel Preus
Board for International Mission
...hrist, Grand Marais MN (MNN); LCMS 68 Daniel Preus+, Grand Marais, MN; Life In Christ, Grand Marais MN (MNN); LCMS 68; Ret. BIM. S: Dir. CHI 6, First VP LCMS 3, BFCS 6, LCEF BOD 3, LCMS BOD 3, LCMS VP 9. C: Pastor 20. O: Exec. Dir. Luther Academy 6. We have wonderful opportunities before us in the LCMS in the area of international mission...
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John L. Powers
Board for International Mission
...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 for over 15 years, a member of the South Wisconsin District Board of Directors, a member of the CTSFW Board of Regents, and a member...
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Terence Lung
Board for International Mission
...om. 6. I am willing to run for and to serve a term on the Board for International Mission beginning 2026. The BIM has had some turnover since 2016, when I first got elected to it and began serving it. Few of us are now left with much memory of how some situations have changed in this time. My school, engineering, volunteer, and other back...
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David Duesenberg
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...31; Physician. O: Supporter of CHI, Luth. Sr. Serv., and Luth. Ed. Our Christian family is filled with those who have demonstrated faith, love, service, and perseverance in maintaining our “oneness,” where each person—past, present, and future—is part of the living Body of Christ. Capturing, retaining, and breathing life back into the liv...
