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p. 40
John Wollenburg Sias
Secretary of the Synod
John Wollenburg Sias Secretary of the Synod Secretary of the Synod ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) St. Louis, MO; Good Shepherd, Arnold MO (MO); LCMS 50 John Wollenburg Sias+, St. Louis, MO; Good Shepherd, Arnold MO (MO); LCMS 50; Secy. of the Synod 10 S: Com. on Const. Matters 14, CCN VP , Conv. Deleg., D: Pa...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
.......... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ................................................. 13 Anderson, Steven J. ......................................... 13, 31 Andrzejewski, Darryl L. ........................................... 31 Appel, Timothy Aaron ..........................
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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
...rne, MN BLODGETT, Rev Michael Stephen Fort Wayne, IN BOBBY, Rev Dr Jacob Christian†‡ Yankton, SD BODLEY, Rev Christopher Raynard Chesterfield, MI BOERGERT, Dr Stephen RL†‡ Clarkston, MI BOMBARO, Rev Dr John Joseph Lafayette, IN BONE, Mrs Kelly Pinckney, MI BOOE, Rev Dr Phillip Eugene†‡ Luverne, MN BORRASSO, Rev Dr Matthew Earl†‡ Lexington...
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Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...ordia University, River Forest, IL (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1988) Other Degrees STM, Concordia Theo. Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ............................................
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Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...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) Birth Year ...........................................1983 Bir thplace ............................Columbus...
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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. (AJ) Espinosa ............................
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...5 in 2007; and 2,581 in 2004). As required by Bylaw 3.12.2 (d), here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Matthew C. Harrison ....................................................................900 Joel D. Biermann ........................................................................
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...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 Council (Lutheran Leadership Development Program)..........
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Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...d ministers who received nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez .............................................................................49 Jamiso...
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First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Erik K. Cloeter; 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;...
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...
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Jamison John Hardy
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jamison John Hardy First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) Our Sa vior, Hartland, MI (EN) Birth Year Name ......................... Jamison John Hardy Locale ..................................Lak e Orion, MI Congregation ....Our Sa vior, Hartland, MI (EN) Birt...
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Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Marie Florent Number of Children ................................7 College ..........................................Concordia University Wisconsin (2008) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2013) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 40 Rostered Member of Synod (y e...
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Jamison John Hardy
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Jamison John Hardy Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) First Vice-President MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) (3-year term) Our Sa vior, Hartland, MI (EN) Birth Year...
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Aaron John Silletto
LCMS Board of Directors
Aaron John Silletto LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Louisville, KY; Concordia, Louisville KY (IN); LCMS 48 Aaron John Silletto, Louisville, KY; Concordia, Louisville KY (IN); LCMS 48; Attorney. S: Conv. Deleg. 4, Synod Reconciler & Hearing Fac. 9. D: IN Dist. Conv. Deleg. 4, IN Dist. Reconciler 9. C: Bd. of E...
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John W. Edson
LCMS Board of Directors
John W. Edson LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) Plymouth, MN; First English, Spring Valley MN (MNS); LCMS 45 John W. Edson, Plymouth, MN; First English, Spring Valley MN (MNS); LCMS 45; Ret. CPA. S: Vice-Chm. BIM 12, Chm. BIM 4, Vice-Chm. Bd. for Human Care...
p. 50
John L. Powers
Board for International Mission
John L. Powers Board for International Mission Board for International Mission not specified Whitefish Bay, WI; Our Savior, Whitefish Bay WI (SW); LCMS 50 John L. Powers+, Whitefish Bay, WI; Our Savior, Whitefish Bay WI (SW); LCMS 50; Dir. of Business Devel. for Latin America. S: BIM 3, BOR CTSFW 8. D: BOD SW, Fin. Com. SW. C: Cong. Pres....
p. 58
Julie A. Johnson
LCEF Board of Directors
Julie A. Johnson LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62 Julie A. Johnson+, Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62; Accountant/Business Owner. S: BOD LCEF 3. D: Treas. SI 7. C: Cong. Treas. 16. O: BOT Lewis and Clark Com. College 6, CPA, Business Owner,...
p. 60
Mark S. Nuckols
Concordia University System Board of Directors
...Concordia University System Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (6-year term) Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43 Mark S. Nuckols+, Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43; Pastor Emer. S: MAF Active-Duty U.S. Army Battalion Chapl. 2, Adjunct Faculty CTX, Vice-Chm. Bd. CUS. D: CV MO 4,...
p. 71
John Chilman III
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
John Chilman III Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents not specified Las Vegas, NV; Mountain View, Las Vegas NV (PSW); LCMS 46 John Chilman III, Las Vegas, NV; Mountain View, Las Vegas NV (PSW); LCMS 46; Dir. of HS Couns. & Dir. of the Honors Inst. C: BOD Mem. Mountain View Luth. 3,...
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Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
....................1979 Bir thplace .............................W adena, MN Wife’s Maiden Name .............Am y Buran Number of Children ................................4 College ........................ Gusta vus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN (2002) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2006) Mem...
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East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...t .....................................................................109 W ally M. Arp ..................................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman........................................................................18 Deric A. Taylor ............................................................
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Sean August Willman
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...Florent Number of Children ................................7 College ..........................................Concordia University Wisconsin (2008) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2013) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 40 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ....
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Andrew C. Kennell
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...C. Kennell Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations ordained Monett, MO; St. John’s, Monett MO (MO); LCMS 49 Andrew C. Kennell, Monett, MO; St. John’s, Monett MO (MO); LCMS 49; Pastor. S: LCMS Conv. Deleg., DR CPH 6, Conc. Univ. Ed. Colloquy Mentor for Com. Min. 2. D: Rural and Small Town Min...
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Keith Gordon Chuvala
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...eve,” Software Engineer 25. I am honored to be nominated to serve as a lay member of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations. I’m a graduate of St. John’s College, with a double major in biblical languages and ecclesiastical languages. I’ve been informed and inspired by the CTCR’s work over the course of my adult life. As a Bible...
p. 58
Ryan Weir
LCEF Board of Directors
Ryan Weir LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Topeka, KS; St. Johns, Topeka KS (KS); LCMS 48 Ryan Weir, Topeka, KS; St. Johns, Topeka KS (KS); LCMS 48; Fiscal & Data Coord. C: Cong. Pres., Cong. VP , Mem. & Chm. Endowment Bd., Luth. School Assoc. of Topeka BOD, Trustee, Stewp. Bd., Property Com. O: Prog. Analyst...
p. 60
Jacob Christian Bobby
Concordia University System Board of Directors
...by Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors ordained Yankton, SD; St. John, Yankton SD (SD); LCMS 22 Jacob Christian Bobby, Yankton, SD; St. John, Yankton SD (SD); LCMS 22; Pastor. S: SMP Winter Guest Instructor 7, LCMS NYG Presenter. D: Chm. Pastor’s Conf., NE Dist. Conv. Chm. Fl. Com....
p. 61
Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...al Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Orange, CA; St. Johns, Orange CA (PSW); LCMS 61 Timothy M. Klinkenberg, Orange, CA; St. Johns, Orange CA (PSW); LCMS 61; Sr. Admin. Pastor. S: CSL Fundraising. D: Reg. VP PSW, CV , Org. Dist. Pastors’ Confs. C: Pastor. O: Spkr. LE...
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Mark William Meehl
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...inary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents not specified Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 69 Mark William Meehl+, Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 69; Prof. CUNE. S: DR, CUNE Rep. for CPH, CTSFW BOR. D: Bible Study Ldr. C: Elder, Musician, Bible Study Ldr. O: Prof....
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David Walz
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...ordia 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. of IL Found. Bd...
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Jeremy Thomas Geidel
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...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 & Operations CUNE 24, Head Ba...
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Gary C. Nelson
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...ncordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Rohnert Park, CA; St John’s, Petaluma CA (CNH); LCMS 9 Gary C. Nelson, Rohnert Park, CA; St John’s, Petaluma CA (CNH); LCMS 9; Attorney. D: Conv. Deleg., Structure Fl. Com. C: Cong. Pres. 6, Elder. O: Legal Adv. 8, Partner in Law Firm. Ou...
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Bruce D. Schultz
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...ltz Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents layperson Wamego, KS; St. John, Alma KS (KS); LCMS 64 Bruce D. Schultz, Wamego, KS; St. John, Alma KS (KS); LCMS 64; Prof./Research Scientist. S: BOR CUC incl. Student Success & Academics Com. 10, Conv. Fl. Com. Mem. D: BOD KS 14, KS Bd. of E...
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Donald J. Fondow
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...University St. Paul Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Park Rapids, MN; St. John, Park Rapids MN (MNN); LCMS 72 Donald J. Fondow+, Park Rapids, MN; St. John, Park Rapids MN (MNN); LCMS 72; Ret. Parish Pastor/Dist. Pres. S: LCMS COP , Conc. Univ. Governance TF, BOD Luth. Serv. in Amer., B...
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Gary Louis Volberding
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...ard of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Pequot Lakes, MN; St John’s, Corcoran MN (MNS); LCMS 66 Gary Louis Volberding, Pequot Lakes, MN; St John’s, Corcoran MN (MNS); LCMS 66; Ret. Tchr./Prin. S: BOR CSP 3. D: MS Teacher Re-licensure Com., Const. Com., Pres. Luth. Ed. Conf....
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Richard A. Zeile
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...d A. Zeile Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents ordained Fenton, MI; St. Johns, Taylor MI (MI); LCMS 70 Richard A. Zeile, Fenton, MI; St. Johns, Taylor MI (MI); LCMS 70; Pastor Ret./Radio Spkr. S: Conv. Fl. Com. D: Dist. Archivist 2, S&E Pastors’ Conf. Com. C: Pastor/ Headmaster Luth. Sch...
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Alfonso O. Espinosa
First Vice-President of the Synod
...sity Irvine, Irvine, CA (1987) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1991) Other Degrees ..................MA in Christian Apologetics, Biola University, La Mirada, CA (2001); PhD in Theology, University of Birmingham, England (2009) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ..........................................
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Peter Kristoff Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
....Concordia University, River Forest, IL (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1988) Other Degrees ..........STM, Concordia Theological Sem., Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ............................
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Scott C Sailer
First Vice-President of the Synod
...en ................................3 College ......................................... Concordia College, St. Paul, MN (1981) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1985) Other Degrees ............. LittD , Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (2023) Member of Synod Congregations (years) .................
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Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...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 votes were notified to obtain their approval in writing for the inclusion of their nam...
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Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
...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 votes were notified to obtain their approval in writing for the inclusion of their nam...
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Luke Thomas Zimmer man
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...ee, WI College ................................................ Central Michigan University (1999) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2003) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 48 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 2...
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Mark D . Brandt
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...................................5 College ..........Concordia Lutheran Junior College, Ann Arbor, MI (1974); Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, IN (1976) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1980) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 71 Rostered Member o...
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David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...and transferred to CTSFW . I have seen the moral rot and theological degradation that comes from ignoring God’s Word. It is undeniable that the culture around us can be hostile to our faith. However, we have been given the message of eternal truth and salvation in Jesus Christ to proclaim to the world. Whether it be by exercising oversig...
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Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...................................................................................128 Matthew R. Richard .......................................................................41 David C. Mumme ...........................................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ..............................................
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Scott C. Sailer
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...en ................................3 College ......................................... Concordia College, St. Paul, MN (1981) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1985) Other Degrees ............. LittD , Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (2023) Member of Synod Congregations (years) .................
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Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...y Irvine, Irvine, CA (1987) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1991) Other Degrees ...............MA in Christian Apologetics, Biola University, La Mirada, CA (2001); PhD in Theology, University of Birmingham, England (2009) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 43 R...
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Yohannes Andemicael Mengsteab
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...egion Regional Vice-President not specified St Name .Yohannes Andemicael Mengsteab Locale ..................................F ort Worth, TX Congregation St. John, Mansfield, TX (TX) Birth Year ...........................................1957 Bir thplace .................Deki-W orasi, Eritrea Wife’s Maiden Name ................Abraham Numbe...
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Thomas R. Halvorson
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...ty Count Atty., County Civil Atty., Publisher SynopticText, Pres. & Div. Lt. Gov. Kiwanis Club, Com. Ed. Fnd. Incorporator & Fnd. Dir., Ed. LutheranCatechism.com, Author Brothers of John the Steadfast. Concordia Publishing House’s vision is to be the premier publisher of products faithful to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. Its cha...
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Matthew William Hurtienne
LCEF Board of Directors
...ng. Mem. 3, BOD Dodge County 4-H Found. 5, Fin. Adv. Thrivent 1. With a doctorate in human resources and extensive leadership experience as a strategic planner, I am enthusiastic about serving the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. My expertise in organizational change, behavior, and research methods enables me to provide data-driven insight...
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Bruce Edward Keseman
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...utreach 14, Pastor 33, Miss. Devel. 1. O: CSL Host Pastor 1, Sem. Field Ed. Supervisor 30, Higher Things BOD & Conf. Exec., Deac. Internship Supervisor 2, Conf. Spkr. 30, Admissions & Residence Staff St. John’s College 2, Freeburg Christian Dialogue Coord., Freeburg Youth Project Success Bd. Three-and-a-half decades as a pastor convince m...
