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Photo of James Arthur Douthwaite from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 48

James Arthur Douthwaite

Board for International Mission

James Arthur Douthwaite Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained Springfield, VA; St. Athanasius, Vienna VA (SELC); LCMS 62 James Arthur Douthwaite+, Springfield, VA; St. Athanasius, Vienna VA (SELC); LCMS 62; Pastor. S: BIM 5, Chm. Joint Miss. Assessment Com. of the BIM/BNM 3, LCMS Conv. Deleg., CTCR Fl. C...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

.............. 25 Ascher, Christopher Duane (Chris) ........................... 34 Asmus, Aaron J. .................................................... 34 Austin, Kevin W. ..................................................... 45 Baerwolf, Phillip Andrew .......................................... 31 Ball, Benjamin Thomas (Ben) ............ 9,...

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

...Southlake, TX BRANDT, Mr Randy Reno, NV BRASHEAR, Mr Kurth Seward, NE BRAUN, Dr Cole† Oconomowoc, WI BRIEL, Rev Dr Steven C†‡ Maple Grove, MN BROMEN, Mrs Leah† Cincinnati, OH BRONDOS, Rev Joel A Geneseo, IL BROWN, Dr Charles Wheaton, IL BRUNS, Mr James Kenneth† Watseka, IL BUCHMUELLER, Rev Barrett Ryan Country Club, MO BUCHS, Rev David M...

Photo of Peter James Brock from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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...

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

...lege, New York (1988) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992) Other Degrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 59 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ................................................

Photo of Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 9

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

President of the Synod

...............24 Patrick T . (Pat) Ferry ......................................................................17 Jamison J. Hardy .............................................................................17 David A. Davis ................................................................................13 Lawrence R. Rast Jr . ..............

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...nod Conventions .........2016, 2019 LCMS Board of Directors ........................................................ 2019–present 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) Espinos...

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...eth 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 S. Loder; James F . Marriott; James B. Maxwell; Peter A. Meier; Yohannes A. Mengsteab; Dale A. Meyer; Jeffrey G. Miskus; Michael W . Mohr; Willia...

pp. 28-30

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

.........................................................109 W ally M. Arp ..................................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman........................................................................18 Deric A. Taylor .............................................................................

Photo of Jeffrey Eric Skopak from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 22

Jeffrey Eric Skopak

First Vice-President of the Synod

...ge, New York (1988) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992) Other Degrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 60 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ..................................................

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...........33 John C. W ohlrabe Jr. ......................................................................16 John M. Berg .....................................................................................7 6 votes: Peter C. Bender; Allan R. Buss 5 votes: David P . E. Maier 4 votes: Benjamin T. (Ben) Ball; David C. Fleming; William M. (Max...

Photo of Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 37

Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

.............................................22 Scott R. Murray ..............................................................................22 Bradley W . Jurischk .........................................................................16 T imothy P . (Tim) Ahlman ................................................................9 Alfonso J...

Photo of Paul R. Steinhaus from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 66

Paul R. Steinhaus

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...icago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Mequon Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57 Paul R. Steinhaus, Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57; Prin./Tchr. S: Mem. BOR CSP . O: Tchr. 29, Apologetics, School Admin., Athletic Coach, Accreditation Team. The chu...

Photo of Paul R. Steinhaus from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 75

Paul R. Steinhaus

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

...ommissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57 Paul R. Steinhaus, Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57; Prin./Tchr. S: Mem. BOR CSP . O: Tchr. 29, Apologetics, School Admin., Athletic Coach, Accreditatio...

Photo of Steven D . Turner from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 36

Steven D . Turner

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...(IW) Birth Year Name ............................... Steven D . Turner Locale ................................. Des Moines, IA Congregation ...Gloria Dei, Urbandale, IA (IW) Birth Year ...........................................1958 Bir thplace ........................ Jamestown, ND Wife’s Maiden Name .................... Mucha Number of...

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