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Photo of Jeffrey J. Kloha from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 19

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 ...............................

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...m C. Weedon As required 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; tw...

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

...he 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 opportunities for outreach and human care to the ends of the earth. 28 | Vice-President: East-Southeast Region b. Nominations...

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

.....................................28 Jeffrey P . Cloeter .............................................................................24 Patrick T . (Pat) Ferry ......................................................................17 Jamison J. Hardy .............................................................................17 David A....

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 ...............................................................................16 Jeffrey E....

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

................... 9 Behr, Jason ........................................................... 57 Beinke, Robert D. .................................................. 28 Belton, Victor J. ..................................... 9, 13, 14, 28 Bender, Peter C. .............................................. 31, 45 Benke, David H. ....................

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

...ountry 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 Mark† Cullman, AL BUUCK, Dr Steven Jeffrey Las Vegas, NV BYRNES, Mr Steve Lake Forest, CA CAIN, Rev Pau...

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

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...

Photo of Jeffrey Paul Cloeter from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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 ..............

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

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 ...................................

Photo of Jeffrey Paul Cloeter from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 27

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...

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

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;...

Photo of Jeffrey Paul Cloeter from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 71

Jeffrey Paul Cloeter

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

Jeffrey 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:...

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...orke; 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. Johnson; Todd A. Jones; Chad D. Kendall; Derek S. Klemm; Chad D. Lakies;...

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

...nt must be a minister of religion—ordained, not a specific ministry pastor, on the roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod 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:...

Photo of David Paul Ramirez from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 33

David Paul Ramirez

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...gion Vice-President, I would be ready and honored to do so. May God grant strength and wisdom to all those chosen to serve our Synod. Also candidate for: Concordia Historical Institute 34 | Vice-President: Great Plains Region d. Nominations and Candidates for Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordaine...

pp. 34-36

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...ailer .................................................................................14 5 votes: Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball; John E. Hill 4 votes: Brady L. Finnern 3 votes: Terry R. Forke; Jacob S. Gillard; Jonathan G. Lange; Adam S. Moline; Nathan A. Sherrill; Russell L. (Russ) Sommerfeld; Bruce A. Timm; Lucas V . Woodford 2 votes: Adam T...

Photo of Sean August Willman from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 24

Sean August Willman

First Vice-President of the Synod

...in us” (1 Peter 3:15). Also candidate for: Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) 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...

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...avid C. Fleming; William M. (Max) Mons 3 votes: Micah D. Greiner; Matthew R. Richard; Matthew W . Rueger 2 votes: Cory A. Estby; Joel A. Hess; Michael C. Larson; Dwayne M. Lueck; Nathan M. Meador; Nabil S. Nour; Stephen K. Preus; Randolph H. (Randy) Raasch 1 vote: Steven J. Anderson; Darryl L. Andrzejewski; Phillip A. Baerwolf; Mark C. Be...

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