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Photo of Jan Walter Lohmeyer from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 43

Jan Walter Lohmeyer

LCMS Board of Directors

Jan Walter Lohmeyer LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Waveland, MS; Lutheran Church of the Pines, Waveland MS (SO); LCMS 65 Jan Walter Lohmeyer+, Waveland, MS; Lutheran Church of the Pines, Waveland MS (SO); LCMS 65; Ret. Tchr. S: BOD, Chm. Personnel Com., Catechism Review Com., Author/ Writer CPH. O: Tchr., Pr...

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

...GHLEY, Rev Joseph Cameron Ponca City, OK HILDEBRANDT, Mr Joshua† Smyrna, GA HILL, Rev Nathaniel Wade Winchester, TX HILPERT, Mrs Rachel Erin Pasadena, MD HINK, Dr John Seward, NE HINRICHS, Dr Paul E Auburn, NE HINZ, Mr Paul Clarence†‡ Hewitt, TX HINZ, Mr Seth Richard†‡ Wildwood, MO HOEHNER, Rev Dr Mark Robert St. Peters, MO HOFFMAN, Mr As...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

................................. 31 Chan, Terrence C. (Terry) ............................. 13, 25, 37 Chang, Corey Jordan ............................................... 13 Chilman, John III .................................................... 71 Chinery, James D. .................................................. 31 Chryst, Thomas E. .......

pp. 5-7

Preface

Preface

...d to all nominees who have allowed their names to be considered for selection as candidates. Nominations were solicited, per Bylaw 3.12.3.4, “from agencies and officers of the Synod and the congregational and individual members of the Synod, along with lay persons of the congregations of the Synod.” These were received from Jan. 18, 2025,...

pp. 7-8

Abbreviations and Key

Abbreviations and Key

...se positions. Where appropriate, a plus sign (+) immediately following a last name designates that the candidate is an incumbent to the position. Example: Jane Smith is a candidate for a position on the Board for National Mission. Jane Smith+, Milwaukee, WI; Our Savior, Elton WI (SWD); LCMS 30; Attorney; S: BNM 6; Conv. Deleg. 2; D: SWD B...

Photo of Gregory D. Jans from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 48

Gregory D. Jans

Board for International Mission

Gregory D. Jans Board for International Mission Board for International Mission layperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (East-Southeast Somerset, NJ; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset NJ (NJ); LCMS 63 Gregory D. Jans, Somerset, NJ; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset NJ (NJ); LCMS 63; Pastor. S: Spkr. MAF, Conv. Deleg....

Photo of Matthew Carl Janssen from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 62

Matthew Carl Janssen

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Matthew Carl Janssen Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained or commissioned St. Louis, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 45 Matthew Carl Janssen, St. Louis, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 45; Music Ed. S: Conv. Deleg. C: Kantor/Dir. of Music 12. O...

pp. 5-6

Report of Nominations by Ballot

Report of Nominations by Ballot

...to all nominees who have allowed their names to be considered for selection as candidates. Nominations were solicited, per Bylaw 3.12.3.4, “from agencies and officers of the Synod and the congregational and individual members of the Synod, along with lay persons of the congregations of the Synod.” These were received from Jan. 18, 2025,...

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

p. 25

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...of 265 nominating votes were cast by 340 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Benjamin T. (Ben) Ball.................................................................185 Michael P . Schuermann .............................................................

Photo of Jason Behr from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 57

Jason Behr

LCEF Board of Directors

...eting. Prior experience on other LCMS boards is also desirable. Board members are expected to attend meetings regularly, not missing two consecutive meetings. The board meets on a quarterly basis (January at a ministry site location, April in St. Louis, July via internet conference, and October/November in St. Louis). Committee meetings a...

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