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Photo of Joel David Biermann from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 10

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...

Photo of Joel David Biermann from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 26

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...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ................................................. 13 Anderson, Steven J. ......................................... 13, 31 Andrzejewski, Darryl L. ........................................... 31 App...

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

...v Dr John Joseph Lafayette, IN BONE, Mrs Kelly Pinckney, MI BOOE, Rev Dr Phillip Eugene†‡ Luverne, MN BORRASSO, Rev Dr Matthew Earl†‡ Lexington Park, MD BOSTICK, Mr Nathan Lee Sr New Braunfels, TX BOYER, Rev Michael David† Sebewaing, MI BRAATEN, Rev Jason M† Tuscola, IL BRADEMEYER, Rev Dr Christopher William†‡ Oakes, ND BRANDT, Judge Will...

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

...ations/Candidates for President of the Synod Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Nomination Process: A total of 2,122 nominating votes were cast by 1,518 congregations of the Synod (compared to 2,526 congregations in 2023; 2,114 in 2019; 1,338 in 2016; 1,479 in 2013; 2,007 in 2010; 2,075 in 2007; and 2,581 in 2004). As req...

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

......................................1990 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Concordia, MO.............................1990–1999 St. John’ s Lutheran Church, Topeka, KS ...................................1999–2015 Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Council of Presidents ................................................

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

...gional vice-president 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 [...

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

...perience Type of Service Year s Vice Chairman, Open Door Pregnancy Center, Toms River, NJ ................... 1999–2005 V ice Chairman, Hands of Hope Pregnancy Centers, Tucson, AZ ................ 2008–2014 Guest Lecturer , Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO............................2010 V isiting Professor for the International Lutheran...

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

.... Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez ................................

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

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...

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

...........................................................9 Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa ...................................................................9 Eric T . Lange .....................................................................................9 T errence C. (Terry) Chan ...............................................................

pp. 34-36

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Nabil S. Nour ................................................................................128 Matthew R. Richard .......................................................................41 David C. Mumme ...........................................

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...er; 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. Fleming; Terry R. Forke; 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. H...

Photo of David A Davis from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 16

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

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

...stSoutheast Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 284 nominating votes were cast by 253 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Christopher S. Esget .....

Photo of David Carl Mumme from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 35

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

Photo of David C. Eastburn from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 42

David C. Eastburn

LCMS Board of Directors

David C. Eastburn LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Fairfield, IA; Immanuel, Fairfield IA (IE); LCMS 41 David C. Eastburn, Fairfield, IA; Immanuel, Fairfield IA (IE); LCMS 41; Ret. Banker/Bank Dir. D: BOD IE 6, Dist. Reconciler IE 6. C: Bd. of Elders 34, Cong. Pres. 2, Cong. Treas. 4. O: Pres. Iowa State Fin. S...

Photo of David Lee Daniels from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 46

David Lee Daniels

Board for National Mission

David Lee Daniels Board for National Mission Board for National Mission ordained Taylorsville, NC; Salem, Taylorsville NC (SE); LCMS 64 David Lee Daniels, Taylorsville, NC; Salem, Taylorsville NC (SE); LCMS 64; Business Owner. S: BOR CTSFW 11, Fin. Com. CTSFW 10, Conv. Deleg. 3, Pastoral Formation Com. D: Youth Com., Nat’l Youth Gathering...

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

p. 53

David Paul Ramirez

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

David Paul Ramirez Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical 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...

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

p. 54

David Duesenberg

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

David Duesenberg Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors not specified Frontenac, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 31 David Duesenberg, Frontenac, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 31; Physician. O: Supporter of CHI, Luth. Sr. Serv., and Luth. Ed. Our Christian famil...

Photo of Michael David Lange from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 62

Michael David Lange

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Michael David Lange Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64 Michael David Lange, Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64; Semiconductor Engineer. D: BOD PSW 9. C: Cong. Pres. 4, C...

Photo of Joel A Brondos from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 63

Joel A Brondos

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Joel A Brondos Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents ordained Geneseo, IL; Concordia, Geneseo IL (CI); LCMS 69 Joel A Brondos+, Geneseo, IL; Concordia, Geneseo IL (CI); LCMS 69; Pastor Em. S: Conv. Deleg., Secy. Cong. Serv. Fl. Com., LCMS Bd. for Comm. Serv. 3, LSB Hymn Subcom. 3, CS...

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

p. 66

David Walz

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

David Walz Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Forest Park, IL; St. John, Forest Park IL (NI); LCMS 60 David Walz+, Forest Park, IL; St. John, Forest Park IL (NI); LCMS 60; Fin. Adv. C: Cong. Treas. 7, Mem./ Chm. Fin. Bd. 9, Cong. Pres. 4. O: Luth. Child & Family Serv....

Photo of John David Karl Zischke from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 69

John David Karl Zischke

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

John David Karl Zischke Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents ordained Fayetteville, AR; Restoration, Fayetteville AR (MDS); LCMS 15 John David Karl Zischke, Fayetteville, AR; Restoration, Fayetteville AR (MDS); LCMS 15; Pastor. S: Adv. Team Mem. ONM Church Planting Com., Certified C...

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

p. 76

David Lambert

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

David Lambert Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents not specified Troy, MI; Ascension of Christ, Beverly Hills MI (EN); LCMS 25 David Lambert+, Troy, MI; Ascension of Christ, Beverly Hills MI (EN); LCMS 25; Adjunct Instructor. S: Conv. Deleg., BOR CUW 3, CUAA Physical Therapy Adv....

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

...a reason for the hope that is 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 r...

Photo of Adam D. Fosse from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 49

Adam D. Fosse

Board for International Mission

...; Zion, Linn KS (KS); LCMS 29 Adam D. Fosse, Linn, KS; Zion, Linn KS (KS); LCMS 29; Music Tchr. S: Vol. LCMS Miss. in Mongolia. C: Music Tchr. David’s Harp, Hispanic Outreach. O: RSO Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ. It would be my prayer that the Lord could use my passion and experience for sharing the Gospel cross-culturally to contribute...

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