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Photo of Jeremy Thomas Geidel from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 66

Jeremy Thomas Geidel

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

Jeremy Thomas Geidel Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 25 Jeremy Thomas Geidel, Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 25; Asst. Head of School. C: Cong. Pres., Call Com. O: Dir. of Graduate & Adult Enrollment & Operati...

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

...K, Dr Steven Jeffrey Las Vegas, NV BYRNES, Mr Steve Lake Forest, CA CAIN, Rev Paul J Jr† Sheridan, WY CARLSON, Rev Daniel Roy† Milaca, MN CASADAY, Mr Rande T† Canonsburg, PA CASTILLERO, Rev Rene Gonzalo† Worden, IL CHILMAN, Mr John III† Las Vegas, NV CHRISTENSEN, Micah Casper, WY CHRYST, Rev Thomas E† Fort Worth, TX CHUVALA, Mr Keith Gord...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

..., Larry A. ............................................................ 9 Allen, Jon ......................................................... 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ............................

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

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 ........

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

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...

Photo of Luke Thomas Zimmer man from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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...

Photo of Thomas J. Deadrick from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 42

Thomas J. Deadrick

LCMS Board of Directors

Thomas J. Deadrick LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Pierre, SD; Faith, Pierre SD (SD); LCMS 36 Thomas J. Deadrick, Pierre, SD; Faith, Pierre SD (SD); LCMS 36; Atty./Deputy Secy. of State. S: CCM 13. D: Mercy and Miss. Couns. 4, Legal Couns. SD 6. C: Elder 9, Chm. Cong. 3. O: Drafted Articles of Org. for SE Dak...

Photo of Thomas E. Chryst from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 45

Thomas E. Chryst

Board for National Mission

Thomas E. Chryst Board for National Mission Board for National Mission ordained or commissioned Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Great Lakes Region) Fort Worth, TX; Messiah, Keller TX (TX); LCMS 50 Thomas E. Chryst, Fort Worth, TX; Messiah, Keller TX (TX); LCMS 50; Sr. Pastor. S: LCMS Strategic Miss. Devel., Nom. Com. 1, Conv. D...

Photo of Thomas R. Halvorson from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 55

Thomas R. Halvorson

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

Thomas R. Halvorson Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors layperson Sidney, MT; Trinity, Sidney MT (MT); LCMS 12 Thomas R. Halvorson+, Sidney, MT; Trinity, Sidney MT (MT); LCMS 12; Civil Attorney. S: BOD CPH 7, Lay Deleg. 3. D: Lay Deleg. MT 3, Exhibitor of Confessional Luth. Books at...

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...y 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 S. Loder...

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

...k; Paul A. Linnemann; James B. Maxwell; William H. Tucker 2 votes: John F . Davis Jr.; Jonathan M. Dinger; Jose M. Franco-Arango; Vincent R. (Vince) Harman; Robert M. Hiller; Michael R. (Mike) Lange; Zachary (Zach) McIntosh; Michael W . (Mike) Newman; Jeffery T. (Jeff) Schrank; Michael T. (Mike) Von Behren; Nathan M. Wendorf 1 vote: Joel...

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...Glenn A. Nielsen; Justin A. Panzer; Leonard R. Payton; Todd A. Peperkorn; Ryan R. Peterson; Daniel Preus; David R. Preus; Stephen K. Preus; Matthew R. Richard; Paul L. Rieger; Kevin D. Robson; James H. Rockey; Timothy D. Runtsch; Timothy E. Saleska; Albert M. Schudde; Jeremy J.A. Schultz; Ken R. Schurb; John W . Sias; Brent D. Smith; Gre...

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

...topher S. Esget .....................................................................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. 30

Jeffrey Eric Skopak

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...votes were cast 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 .................................................................................

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...ven J. Anderson; Darryl L. Andrzejewski; Phillip A. Baerwolf; Mark C. Bestul; Craig L. Bickel; Christopher R. Bodley; Jason M. Braaten; Mark P . Braden; Jesse K. Cearlock; James D. Chinery; Larry G. Courson; Dean M. Davenport; David A. Davis; Randall S. Duncan; Jacob J. Eichers; Chad R. Elfe; Christopher S. Esget; Evan P . Gaertner; Micha...

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

...ng oversight or through encouragement, our leaders should guide the Synod to be faithful and fearless. If chosen to serve as Great Lakes Region 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-Presid...

pp. 34-36

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

.................................18 Richard L. Snow .............................................................................15 Scott C. Sailer .................................................................................14 5 votes: Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball; John E. Hill 4 votes: Brady L. Finnern 3 votes: Terry R. Forke; Jacob S. Gill...

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