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Photo of Kevin W. Austin from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 45

Kevin W. Austin

Board for National Mission

Kevin W. Austin Board for National Mission Board for National Mission ordained Chandler, AZ; Risen Savior, Chandler AZ (PSW); LCMS 4 Kevin W. Austin, Chandler, AZ; Risen Savior, Chandler AZ (PSW); LCMS 4; Pastor. D: CV PSW 9, Regional VP PSW 1, Dist. Com. Fl. Com. 1, Chm. Dist. Conv. Fl. Com. 1. C: Pastor 19. O: Youth Sports Coach 12. Our...

pp. 85-89

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Index

....................................................... 69 Ahlman, Timothy Paul (Tim) .............. 9, 13, 14, 28, 37 Alb, Larry A. ............................................................ 9 Allen, Jon ......................................................... 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 2...

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

..., Rev Dr Jon Thomas†‡ Annapolis, MD DIETRICH, Dr Alicia K†‡ Mascoutah, IL AADLAND, Rev Thomas V West St. Paul, MN ABBOTT, Karl† Bellevue, WA ABEGG, Heidi K Alexandria, VA ADAMS, Rev Mark E† Hermiston, OR ADLE, Rev Scott T† Imperial, NE ALBERS, Mrs Jessica Leigh† Tomball, TX ALLEN, Mr Jon†‡ Penfield, NY APPEL, Rev Timothy Aaron Alton, IL A...

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

...or outreach and human care to the ends of the earth. 28 | Vice-President: East-Southeast Region b. Nominations and Candidates for EastSoutheast 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 t...

Photo of Kevin Wayne Washburn from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 41

Kevin Wayne Washburn

LCMS Board of Directors

Kevin Wayne Washburn LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 layperson (West-Southwest Region) (6-year term) Memphis, TN; Christ The King, Memphis TN (MDS); LCMS 18 Kevin Wayne Washburn, Memphis, TN; Christ The King, Memphis TN (MDS); LCMS 18; Attorney. D: Legal Couns. MDS 5. C: Legal Couns. to Church 16, Chm. Bd...

Photo of Kevin D. Robson from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 57

Kevin D. Robson

LCEF Board of Directors

Kevin D. Robson LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors ordained Kirkwood, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 66 Kevin D. Robson, Kirkwood, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 66; Candidate Status/Former LCMS CMO. S: LCMS CMO 10, LCMS BOD, LCMS Found. BOT , CUS BOD, LCMS Conv. Fl. Com., Conc. Int’l Found., LCMS Pastoral Formation Com...

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...rke; 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; M...

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 T errence C. (Terry) Chan .................................................................8 6 votes: Michael E. (Mike) Gibson; Daniel A. Hinton 4 votes: T imothy M. Klinkenberg; C. Bryan Wolfmueller 3 votes: Jon M. Braunersreuther; Lonnie A. Gonzales; Anthony F . Kobak; Paul A. Linnemann; James B. Maxwell;...

Photo of Neil Spencer Vanderbush from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 46

Neil Spencer Vanderbush

Board for National Mission

...ional Mission Board for National Mission layperson Elect 1 layperson (East-Southeast Region) (6-year term) Board of Regents, Austin d. East-Southeast Region Lay Candidates for the Board for National Mission LAYPERSONS Elect 1 layperson (East-Southeast Region) (6-year term) San Antonio, TX; Messiah, Boerne TX (TX); LCMS 26 Neil Spencer Van...

Photo of Glenn R. Pittsford from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 59

Glenn R. Pittsford

LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

...ittsford LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees not specified College Station, TX; Our Savior, Austin TX (TX); LCMS 75 Glenn R. Pittsford, College Station, TX; Our Savior, Austin TX (TX); LCMS 75; Retired. D: Savings & Loan Mgt., Planned Giving Fundraising 27. As a nominee for Board of Trustees for the LCMS Fo...

Photo of Jon Allen from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 76

Jon Allen

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

...ia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Austin Penfield, NY; Faith, Penfield NY (EA); LCMS 68 Jon Allen, Penfield, NY; Faith, Penfield NY (EA); LCMS 68; Ret. S: Conv. Deleg. D: Mem./Chm. BOD EA 8. C: Choir, Musician, Elder, Lay Reader, Cantor, Usher, Youth Gr...

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

.......13 David P . E. Maier ............................................................................10 Heath R. Curtis .................................................................................8 7 votes: Robert L. (Lee) Hagan; John E. Hill; Michael W . (Mike) Newman 6 votes: Don R. (Richard) Stuckwisch Jr.; Lucas V . Woodford 5 v...

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...Steven P . Mueller; Dean W . Nadasdy; Edward A. Naumann; Donald O. (Don) Neuendorf; 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...

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

...r floor nominations. a. Nominations and Candidates for Central Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Central Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 265 nominating votes were cast by 340 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who receiv...

pp. 28-30

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...Deric A. Taylor ...............................................................................16 Jeffrey E. Skopak .............................................................................13 W illiam A. (Bill) Harmon ................................................................8 Lloyd D. Gaines Sr . .................................

Photo of Mark S. Nuckols from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 60

Mark S. Nuckols

Concordia University System Board of Directors

...Chapl. 2, Adjunct Faculty CTX, Vice-Chm. Bd. CUS. D: CV MO 4, CV TX 2, LWML Zone Couns. C: Pastor 30. O: Kansas City Luth. High School Bd. Pres., Vol. Chapl. for Austin Fire Dept. My intent for continuing in service on the Board is to continue fostering a consistent and recognizable Lutheran identity across all our Concordias. It’s been...

Photo of Keith Wayne Schweitzer from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 73

Keith Wayne Schweitzer

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

...Wayne Schweitzer, Greenfield, IA; Immanuel, Greenfield IA (IW); LCMS 58; Pastor. C: Pastor 37. Being an alumnus of Concordia University Austin, my prayer and goal in serving in this office would be to help facilitate healing from this fractured and painful relationship between CTX and The Lutheran—Church Missouri Synod. T wo institutions...

Photo of Miguel A. Ruiz from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 73

Miguel A. Ruiz

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

...ontinually guided to fulfil their primary responsibilities with faithfulness and in view of the purposes for which they were founded. e. Concordia University Texas (Austin, Texas) Board of Regents Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 m...

Photo of Neil Spencer Vanderbush from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 73

Neil Spencer Vanderbush

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

...ity committed to our church and to being a safe haven for our young men and women in pursuit of a Christ-centered education. As an alum of Concordia University Austin (’03), my hope is that CTX can be what was only a dream over a century ago. Also candidate for: Board for National Mission (West-Southwest Reg.) 73

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