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Photo of Mark O. Swenson from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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Mark O. Swenson

LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

Mark O. Swenson LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 layperson (3-year term) Plymouth, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 43 Mark O. Swenson, Plymouth, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 43; VP Investment Grp. S: Mem. CPS BOD 12. O: Inves...

Photo of Franklin Edward Simek Jr. from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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Franklin Edward Simek Jr.

LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

Franklin Edward Simek Jr. LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees not specified Millstadt, IL; Trinity, Millstadt IL (SI); LCMS 45 Franklin Edward Simek Jr., Millstadt, IL; Trinity, Millstadt IL (SI); LCMS 45; Retired. S: CUC BOR incl. Fin., Capital Strategy, Governance and Audit Coms., LCMS Chief Admin. Office...

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LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees Candidates for The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod Foundation Board of Trustees. Foundation Board of Trustees | 59 LAYPERSONS Elect 1 layperson (3-year term)

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Todd C. Riordan

LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

Todd C. Riordan LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (6-year term) Columbus, IN; Grace, Columbus IN (IN); LCMS 41 Todd C. Riordan+, Columbus, IN; Grace, Columbus IN (IN); LCMS 41; Pastor. S: Conv. Deleg., LCMS Found. Trustee 2. D: CV 1, Coun. for Cong. Resources...

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Glenn R. Pittsford

LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

Glenn R. Pittsford 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 t...

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Mark Landon Huff

LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

Mark Landon Huff LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees ordained Marysville, MI; Faith, Port Huron MI (MI); LCMS 22 Mark Landon Huff, Marysville, MI; Faith, Port Huron MI (MI); LCMS 22; Pastor. S: Conv. Deleg. D: MI Pastor’s Conf. Plng. Com. C: Pastor 11. O: Residential & Commercial Construction Lending 1, Ret...

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Appendix

Appendix

...Name of Person Nominated: Residence Address: Telephone: Name and Location of Congregation: Name of District: Residing in Region: Ye a rs as a member of LCMS congregation: Occupation or Profession: Present Position: Organization: Other: Educational/Training: High School _________ College/University ________Advanced Academic Degree _______...

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Andrew N. Grams

LCMS Board of Directors

Andrew N. Grams LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 layperson (6-year term) Franklin, TN; Redeemer, Nashville TN (MDS); LCMS 54 Andrew N. Grams+, Franklin, TN; Redeemer, Nashville TN (MDS); LCMS 54; Attorney. S: BOD LCMS Exec. Com., LEAD Com., Litigation Com., Governance Com. 7. D: MDS Const. Review Com. 19....

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Jerald L. Folkerts

LCMS Board of Directors

Jerald L. Folkerts LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Pagosa Springs, CO; Our Savior, Pagosa Springs CO (RM); LCMS 37 Jerald L. Folkerts, Pagosa Springs, CO; Our Savior, Pagosa Springs CO (RM); LCMS 37; Ret. USAF. C: Treas. and Bd. of Ed. 8, Head Elder 6, Bd. of Servant Ldrs. 22. O: Prin. Sr. Strategy Cons. Toff...

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Michael Paul Schuermann

LCMS Board of Directors

Michael Paul Schuermann LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region), 1 Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) VI. Report on Candidates for the Board for National Mission Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region), 1 ordained or commissioned minister (...

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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...

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Abbreviations and Key

Abbreviations and Key

...ibing their past and present service in their congregations=C, the Synod=S, districts=D, and others=O (community, etc.). The number following “LCMS” in the paragraph indicates number of years the candidate has been a member (baptized or confirmed) of an LCMS congregation; other numbers following listed positions refer to years of service...

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Trey Cox

LCMS Board of Directors

Trey Cox LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 layperson (Central Region), 1 layperson (West-Southwest Gilbert, AZ; Christ Greenfield, Gilbert AZ (PSW); LCMS 61 Trey Cox, Gilbert, AZ; Christ Greenfield, Gilbert AZ (PSW); LCMS 61; Mathematics Prof. C: Dir. of Family Min. 10, Tchr. Dir. Family Life Min. CUW. I am...

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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...

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Jay A. Krause

LCMS Board of Directors

Jay A. Krause LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors commissioned Board of Regents, Seward Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64 Jay A. Krause, Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64; Prin. O: Fundraising, Tchr. 41, Admissions Couns., Asst. Prof. Behavioral Serv., Exec. Dir. High School...

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Nathan T. Domsch

LCMS Board of Directors

Nathan T. Domsch LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors ordained or commissioned Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region) Omaha, NE; Living Water, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 21 Nathan T. Domsch, Omaha, NE; Living Water, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 21; Head of Ed. C: Elder. O: School Admin. I desire to support the LCMS’s work...

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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...

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Jesse L. Yow Jr.

LCMS Board of Directors

Jesse L. Yow Jr. LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Livermore, CA; Our Savior, Livermore CA (CNH); LCMS 48 Jesse L. Yow Jr.+, Livermore, CA; Our Savior, Livermore CA (CNH); LCMS 48; Ret. Dept. Head. S: BOD 6, CTCR 9, Editorial Serv. CPH. D: Lay Deleg. 2. C: Bd. of Elders 45, Lay Gov. Bd. 45, VP and Pres. of Cong...

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Stephen Reavis

LCMS Board of Directors

Stephen Reavis LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 25 Stephen Reavis, Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 25; Dir. Procurement. C: Bd. of Fin. 4, Fin. Secy., Chm. Bd. Fin. 4, School Bd. Member, 1st VP Cong. 2, Cong. Pres. 1. I am honored to be nominated to ser...

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Jan Walter Lohmeyer

LCMS Board of Directors

Jan Walter Lohmeyer LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors not specified Waveland, MS; Lutheran Church of the Pines, Waveland MS (SO); LCMS 65 Jan Walter Lohmeyer+, Waveland, MS; Lutheran Church of the Pines, Waveland MS (SO); LCMS 65; Ret. Tchr. S: BOD, Chm. Personnel Com., Catechism Review Com., Author/ Writer CPH. O: Tchr., Pr...

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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...

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Douglas Lynn Rutt

LCMS Board of Directors

Douglas Lynn Rutt LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors ordained St. Louis, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 50 Douglas Lynn Rutt, St. Louis, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 50; Prof. Em. S: Miss. to Guatemala 8, Prof. of Pastoral Min. and Miss. CTSFW 12, Reg. Dir. for Latin America/Caribbean LCMS Miss. 4, Prof. a...

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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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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...

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LCMS Board of Directors

LCMS Board of Directors

LCMS Board of Directors Candidates for the LCMS Board of Directors. Board of Directors, LCMS | 41 and compassionate, listening carefully to those we serve and working collaboratively for the good of Christ’s church.

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Daniel Preus

Board for International Mission

...ission layperson Elect 1 layperson (West-Southwest Region) (6-year term) Grand Marais, MN; Life In Christ, Grand Marais MN (MNN); LCMS 68 Daniel Preus+, Grand Marais, MN; Life In Christ, Grand Marais MN (MNN); LCMS 68; Ret. BIM. S: Dir. CHI 6, First VP LCMS 3, BFCS 6, LCEF BOD 3, LCMS BOD 3, LCMS VP 9. C: Pastor 20. O: Exec. Dir. Luther A...

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Rachel Elaine Jaseph

Board for International Mission

...ed or commissioned Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Great Plains Region) Glen Burnie, MD; Martini, Baltimore MD (SE); LCMS 36 Rachel Elaine Jaseph, Glen Burnie, MD; Martini, Baltimore MD (SE); LCMS 36; Deac./Homemaker. S: LCMS GEO Miss. 2, LCMS Career Miss. 5. D: Urban Min. TF IN 3. C: Parish Deac. 4. O: Founding Exec. Dir. The...

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John L. Powers

Board for International Mission

...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. O: Dir. of Business...

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Jonathan H. Kramer

LCEF Board of Directors

...amer LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 layperson (3-year term) Nixa, MO; Hope, Republic MO (MO); LCMS 71 Jonathan H. Kramer+, Nixa, MO; Hope, Republic MO (MO); LCMS 71; Retired. S: LCEF BOD 7. D: SO LCEF BOD 4. C: Treas., Pres., Elder, Chm. Stewp. Com. O: Hospital Fin. & Admin. 40. I am thankful that God ha...

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Preface

Preface

...boundaries. Canadian congregations and their members are considered a part of the East-Southeast Region. A map of the regions of the Synod, indicating constituent geographical districts, may be obtained at lcms.org/convention/districts-map. Regional vice-presidents and board members must reside within the designated region (Bylaw 3.12.1 [...

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Thomas E. Chryst

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. Deleg. 3, DR 6. D: Fl. Com. SW 1, Sem. Student Interview Com. 4, Chm. No...

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Seth Richard Hinz

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

...an Confessions; committed to bringing the distinct witness of the Lutheran Church to all whom the publishing house serves; and committed to what the LCMS believes, teaches, confesses, and practices. Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42 Confessions. Seth Richard Hinz, Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42;...

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Blaise Carroll Sedney

LCEF Board of Directors

...Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Bel Air, MD; St. Matthew, Bel Air MD (SE); LCMS 49 Blaise Carroll Sedney, Bel Air, MD; St. Matthew, Bel Air MD (SE); LCMS 49; Pastor. C: Pastor 22. O: Chm. BOD HAR-CO Credit Union 10, COO & CFO Spectera Inc., Personal Fin. Couns. 36. The Lutheran Church...

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Michael Lea Kumm

LCEF Board of Directors

...mm LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors ordained or commissioned Sioux City, IA; Holy Cross, Dakota Dunes SD (SD); LCMS 73 Michael Lea Kumm, Sioux City, IA; Holy Cross, Dakota Dunes SD (SD); LCMS 73; Pastor. S: LCMS BOD Chm. 10, LCMS BOD Vice-Chm. & Chm. Personnel Com., Chm. Supervisory BOD Int’l Luth. Soc. Wittenberg 8. D: CV...

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Brian Takashi Yamabe

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...f Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Campbell, CA; Shepherd of the Valley, San Jose CA (CNH); LCMS 20 Brian Takashi Yamabe, Campbell, CA; Shepherd of the Valley, San Jose CA (CNH); LCMS 20; Prin. Software Engineer. S: CUP BOR 3. C: Cong. Secy. 12, Elder 12. O: Podcast Editor, Software Devel. 30. Having serv...

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Matthew Carl Harrison

President of the Synod

......................... 35 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1991 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Westgate, IA ...............................1991–1995 Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN............................. .........1995–2001 V illage L...

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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.

First Vice-President of the Synod

...P astorates Congregation Y ears Ascension Lutheran Church, Madison, TN ................................1992–1996 Synod Offices P osition Y ears Academic Dean, Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN 2006–2011 Faculty , Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN ............ 1994–present President, Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN...

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Steven D . Turner

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...egrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 67 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 40 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1985...

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Karen A. Dowbnia

Board for National Mission

...n A. Dowbnia Board for National Mission Board for National Mission not specified Strasburg, PA; Mount Calvary, Lititz PA (EN); LCMS 31 Karen A. Dowbnia, Strasburg, PA; Mount Calvary, Lititz PA (EN); LCMS 31; Ret. Exec. Admin. Asst. to LCMS First VP . S: Exec. Admin. Asst. to LCMS First VP 7. C: Dir. of Youth Min. 5. O: Tchr. (Pub., Privat...

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Gregory D. Jans

Board for International Mission

...yperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (East-Southeast Somerset, NJ; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset NJ (NJ); LCMS 63 Gregory D. Jans, Somerset, NJ; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset NJ (NJ); LCMS 63; Pastor. S: Spkr. MAF, Conv. Deleg., Adv. Com. on History and Archives CHI 5, MAF BIM 27, Bd. for Miss. Serv. 6, Chap...

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Kelly Bone

Board for International Mission

...for International Mission Board for International Mission not specified Pinckney, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 30 Kelly Bone, Pinckney, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 30; Bus. Mgr. & Vol. Coord. C: Treas. O: Business Mgr. MOST Min., LWML, Leading Miss. Teams. I am deeply interested in serving on the...

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Terence Lung

Board for International Mission

...sion LAYPERSONS Elect 1 layperson (Great Lakes Region) (6-year term) Sunnyvale, CA; Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino CA (CNH); LCMS 31 Terence Lung+, Sunnyvale, CA; Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino CA (CNH); LCMS 31; Aerospace Engineer. S: BIM 9, LCMS World Miss. D: CNH Dist. Nom. Com. 6. I am willing to run for and to ser...

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Paul Pretzer Edmon

Commission on Theology and Church Relations

...on on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations layperson Medford, MA; First, Boston MA (NE); LCMS 43 Paul Pretzer Edmon, Medford, MA; First, Boston MA (NE); LCMS 43; ITC Sr. Research Computing Specialist. S: BOR CSL 10, CCN 1, Lay Deleg. LCMS Conv. 2, LCMS Conv. Fl. Com. Sem. D: Lay Deleg. NE Dist. Conv. 3...

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David Paul Ramirez

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

...our times a year. Concordia Historical Institute serves as the Department of Archives and Union Grove, WI; St. Paul, Union Grove WI (SW); LCMS 21 David Paul Ramirez, Union Grove, WI; St. Paul, Union Grove WI (SW); LCMS 21; Pastor. S: DR 12, Conv. Deleg. 1, Nom. Com. 1. D: CI and SW Pastors’ Conf. Plng. Com. 5, SI Fl. Com. 2, CV SW 5. C: P...

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Alessandro Meregaglia

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

...Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors not specified Boise, ID; Good Shepherd, Boise ID (NOW); LCMS 13 Alessandro Meregaglia, Boise, ID; Good Shepherd, Boise ID (NOW); LCMS 13; Archivist/Librarian & Assoc. Prof. C: Chm. Stewp. Com., Parish Plng. Coun. 8, Usher 9, Elder. O: Archivist 10, Assoc. Prof. 10, Vol....

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Jason Behr

LCEF Board of Directors

...erson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister, 2 laypersons (3-year Waterford, WI; Luther Memorial Chapel, Shorewood WI (SW); LCMS 20 Jason Behr, Waterford, WI; Luther Memorial Chapel, Shorewood WI (SW); LCMS 20; Portfolio Mgr. & Adv. C: Trustee 2. O: Owner & Portfolio Mgr. Morgan-Aly Wealth Mgmt. Grp. 5, Fin. Cons. at TD Ameritrade 4....

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Matthew William Hurtienne

LCEF Board of Directors

...iam Hurtienne LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Racine, WI; Hales Corners, Hales Corners WI (EN); LCMS 50 Matthew William Hurtienne, Racine, WI; Hales Corners, Hales Corners WI (EN); LCMS 50; Assoc. Prof. of Human Resource Devel. S: Univ. Reviewer CUNE, CUW/CUAA Dean of the School of Business, 7 CUW/CUAA Exec....

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Korey D. Maas

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

...ne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Osseo, MI; St Pauls, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55 Korey D. Maas+, Osseo, MI; St Pauls, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55; Assoc. Prof. of History. S: Theol. Faculty CUI 9, CTCR 2, CUS BOD 4, CTSFW BOD 8. C: Asst. Pastor 4. O: History Faculty Hillsdale College...

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Timothy M. Klinkenberg

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

...yne 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. LEA Convoc., Miss. Wor...

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Paul R. Steinhaus

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...ts Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Mequon Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57 Paul R. Steinhaus, Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57; Prin./Tchr. S: Mem. BOR CSP . O: Tchr. 29, Apologetics, School Admin., Athletic Coach, Accreditation Team. The church’s mission is to...

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Laura Grace Hemminger

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...rvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Bremerton, WA; Our Savior, Tacoma WA (NOW); LCMS 36 Laura Grace Hemminger+, Bremerton, WA; Our Savior, Tacoma WA (NOW); LCMS 36; Homemaker. S: BOR CUI 7, NYG Plng. Team 3, LCMS Life. Min. Spkr. 2, LCMS U Spkr. 2. C: Music Ldr., Youth Min. Ldr., VBS Vol., You...

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John David Karl Zischke

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...oard 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 Coach/Trainer Ctr. For U.S. Miss., LCMSU Pastor 8, Conv....

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Bruce D. Schultz

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...iversity 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 Ed. & Youth, BOD...

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Christopher Robert Marshall

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

...versity Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents layperson Cedarburg, WI; St. Paul, Grafton WI (SW); LCMS 37 Christopher Robert Marshall, Cedarburg, WI; St. Paul, Grafton WI (SW); LCMS 37; Dir. of Bands. S: Conv. Adv. Deleg. C: Dir. of Parish Music 2, Bible Study Ldr. 5. O: Luth. HS Music Dept. Chair 9, Professio...

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Neil Spencer Vanderbush

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

...rsity Texas Board of Regents ordained Board for National Mission (West-Southwest Reg.) San Antonio, TX; Messiah, Boerne TX (TX); LCMS 26 Neil Spencer Vanderbush, San Antonio, TX; Messiah, Boerne TX (TX); LCMS 26; Sr. Pastor. S: U.S. Army Chapl. 3. C: Pastor 18, Church Planter, Campus Min. 4. O: U.S. Marine Corps 6, Electro-Mechanical Tech...

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Paul R. Steinhaus

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

...rsons (3-year term) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57 Paul R. Steinhaus, Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57; Prin./Tchr. S: Mem. BOR CSP . O: Tchr. 29, Apologetics, School Admin., Athletic Coach, Accreditation Team. The church’s...

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Joel David Biermann

President of the Synod

...002–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Member, Commission on Theology and Church Relations ....2016–2026 P ersonal Statement In Colossians, Paul beautifully describes the work of the church: “We preach Christ, instructing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone complete in Christ” (1:28). Three...

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Brady Lee Finnern

President of the Synod

...power (1 Cor. 6:11), and zealously witnessing Christ’s atoning blood and empty tomb to our communities. The Lord grant it. 12 | President of the Synod Commission on Theology and Church Relations ................ 2019–present Chairman, Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry . 2019–present Chair man, Colloquy Committee for Commission...

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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter

First Vice-President of the Synod

......Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (2000) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2005) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 47 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 21 Y ear of Ordination ........................

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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

Central Region Regional Vice-President

..., St. Louis, MO (1999) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 54 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 27 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1999 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. Luke’s...

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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter

Central Region Regional Vice-President

.....Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (2000) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2005) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 47 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 21 Y ear of Ordination .........................

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John Wollenburg Sias

Secretary of the Synod

...ecretary 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: Parliamentarian Dist. Conv. 9, 2nd VP MT , CV M...

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Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.

Secretary of the Synod

...Secretary of the Synod Secretary of the Synod ordained Board of Regents, St. Louis Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27 Richard Charles Rudowske Jr., Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27; Exec. LBT S: Miss. LBT 7, Guest Instructor CTSFW 5 C: Assoc. Pastor 3 O: COO LBT 9, Fin. Analyst 6. I am honored to b...

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Miriam Ruth Yakimow

Board for National Mission

...imow Board for National Mission Board for National Mission commissioned Brighton, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 53 Miriam Ruth Yakimow, Brighton, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 53; Deac., Dir. of Family Min. S: Vol./Nat’l. Host LCMS World Mission 4. D: Dist. Advocacy Team for Commissioned Workers 4....

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Neil Spencer Vanderbush

Board for National Mission

...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 Vanderbush, San Antonio, TX; Messiah, Boerne TX (TX); LCMS 26; Sr. Pastor. S: U.S. Army Chapl. 3. C: Pastor 18, Church Planter, Campus Min. 4. O: U.S. Marine Corps 6, Electro-Mechanic...

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Sarah Rausch

Board for National Mission

...lect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (East-Southeast Concordia Publishing House Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42 Sarah Rausch, Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42; Freelance Writer/Editor. S: Copyeditor/Writer for The Lutheran Witness and The Reporter. C: Church Coun. Secy. 3, Altar Guild 16, Const. an...

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James Arthur Douthwaite

Board for International Mission

...te Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained Springfield, VA; St. Athanasius, Vienna VA (SELC); LCMS 62 James Arthur Douthwaite+, Springfield, VA; St. Athanasius, Vienna VA (SELC); LCMS 62; Pastor. S: BIM 5, Chm. Joint Miss. Assessment Com. of the BIM/BNM 3, LCMS Conv. Deleg., CTCR Fl. Com. D: CV SELC 16, BO...

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Adam D. Fosse

Board for International Mission

Adam D. Fosse Board for International Mission Board for International Mission not specified Linn, KS; 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 tha...

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Brent D. Smith

Board for International Mission

...d for International Mission layperson Elect 1 layperson (Central Region) (6-year term) Omaha, NE; Divine Shepherd, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 54 Brent D. Smith, Omaha, NE; Divine Shepherd, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 54; Sr. Pastor, Dir. of Min. S: Career Miss. 19, Miss. Adv., OIM Regional Dir. Eurasia 7. D: SE Exec. Dir. of Miss. Devel. O: Exec. Deve...

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Richard Xeem-Xais Her

Board for International Mission

...is Her Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained White Bear Lake, MN; Hmong, St. Paul MN (MNS); LCMS 17 Richard Xeem-Xais Her, White Bear Lake, MN; Hmong, St. Paul MN (MNS); LCMS 17; Pastor. D: Miss. Fl. Com. O: Spkr. NW LWML, Spkr. Christian Living Conf., Multi Asian Inter-ethnic Network. I’m a second-gener...

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Seth Richard Hinz

Board for International Mission

...z Board for International Mission Board for International Mission not specified Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42 Seth Richard Hinz, Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42; Chief Marketing Officer. S: Soc. Media Mgr. for LCMS NYG 5, Media Relations Mgr. CUAA 7, Spkr. Best Practices Min. D: Asst. to the P...

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Andrew C. Kennell

Commission on Theology and Church Relations

...n 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. Pilot Prog. 5, Con...

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Martin Richard Noland

Commission on Theology and Church Relations

...Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations ordained San Mateo, CA; Grace, San Mateo CA (CNH); LCMS 68 Martin Richard Noland, San Mateo, CA; Grace, San Mateo CA (CNH); LCMS 68; Sr. Pastor. S: Dir. of CHI 6, Tchr. CUC and CTSFW. C: Pastor 32. O: Author 300 Journal Articles and Blog Posts, 90 Lectures, Assoc....

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Rodney A. Benkendorf

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

...d of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors ordained Cape Girardeau, MO; Hanover, Cape Girardeau MO (MO); LCMS 57 Rodney A. Benkendorf+, Cape Girardeau, MO; Hanover, Cape Girardeau MO (MO); LCMS 57; Pastor. S: CHI BOD 7. D: CV MO 5. O: LWML MO Dist. Pastoral Couns., Luth. HS Tchr. 7. God’s people are a people of a sto...

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David Duesenberg

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

...ard 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 family is filled with those who have demonstrated faith...

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p. 55

Jeff Bull

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

...shing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61 Jeff Bull, Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61; Assoc. Prof. of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. C: Youth Dir., Elder. O: Entrepreneur 37, Dir. of Start Something LAS Academy at Iowa State Univ. Conc...

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Noreen L. Linke

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

...ng House Board of Directors not specified Board of Regents, St. Louis Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38 Noreen L. Linke, Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38; Homemaker/ Church Organist. S: Mem. BOR CTX, Co-Chm. Governance Com. BOR CTX, Mem. CSP Formal Visitation Team. C: Chur...

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p. 56

Sarah Rausch

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

...House Board of Directors not specified Board for National Mission (Great Plains Reg.) Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42 Sarah Rausch, Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42; Freelance Writer/Editor. S: Copyeditor/Writer for The Lutheran Witness and The Reporter. C: Church Coun. Secy. 3, Altar Guild 16, Const....

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Jacob Christian Bobby

Concordia University System Board of Directors

...sity 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., NE LLL Pastoral A...

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p. 60

Mark S. Nuckols

Concordia University System Board of Directors

...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, CV TX 2, LWML Zone C...

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p. 61

Randall L. Golter

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

...logical Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 layperson (6-year term) Davenport, IA; Trinity, Davenport IA (IE); LCMS 40 Randall L. Golter, Davenport, IA; Trinity, Davenport IA (IE); LCMS 40; Sr. Pastor/Exec. Dir. S: Exec. Dir. OIM 2, Exec. Dir. LCMS 500th Anniv. of Reformation, Adv. Mem. BOR CUI 9, Mem. Bd. of Higher Ed...

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Christian A. Preus

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

...S OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) Grand Marais, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 65 Christian A. Preus, Grand Marais, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 65; Ret. Attorney. S: LCMS BOD 12 incl. Chm., Chair of Personnel Com. & Legal Com., CUAA BOR 3, CSP BOR 3, Conv. Del...

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Matthew Carl Janssen

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

...ents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained or commissioned St. Louis, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 45 Matthew Carl Janssen, St. Louis, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 45; Music Ed. S: Conv. Deleg. C: Kantor/Dir. of Music 12. O: Dir. of Bands Luth. HS 20, Founder/Music Dir. Sanctus Winds Band. As a com...

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Michael David Lange

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

...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, Cong. VP 2, Head Elder 3, Elder 9, Asst. Treas. 2, SS Supt. 5, Bible...

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p. 63

Joel A Brondos

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

...nary, 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, CSL BOR 4, DR. D: Bd. for Youth...

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p. 65

Matthew D. Bean

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...ty Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents ordained Midlothian, VA; Redeemer, Richmond VA (SE); LCMS 37 Matthew D. Bean, Midlothian, VA; Redeemer, Richmond VA (SE); LCMS 37; Sr. Pastor. D: CV 11, Chm. Prof. Church Workers’ Conf. Plng. Com. 4. O: Bd. Mem. C10 Coalition of Luth. Churches 6, Adjunct Faculty CUI...

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Alicia K. Dietrich

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...y Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Mascoutah, IL; Zion, Mascoutah IL (SI); LCMS 41 Alicia K. Dietrich, Mascoutah, IL; Zion, Mascoutah IL (SI); LCMS 41; Histology Lab. Mgr. S: CUC BOR 2. C: HS Youth Grp. Tchr. 2. O: Scientist/Lab. Mgr., Patient & Research Advocate, Undergrad. Tchr. I am i...

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Alison C. Witte

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Fairborn, OH; Bethlehem, Fairborn OH (OH); LCMS 43 Alison C. Witte+, Fairborn, OH; Bethlehem, Fairborn OH (OH); LCMS 43; Dir. Academic Success Ctrs. S: CUC BOR 7, Chm. Academics Com. C: VBS Org., PTO Pres. O: Dir. Supplemental Instruction Prog. 3, Asst....

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Mark D. Wolfrum

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Homer Glen, IL; St. Paul’s, Lockport IL (NI); LCMS 60 Mark D. Wolfrum, Homer Glen, IL; St. Paul’s, Lockport IL (NI); LCMS 60; Instructor. O: Corp. Ldrshp., Ed. Ldrshp., Airline Transport Pilot. The importance and value of a high-quality education within...

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p. 67

Robert Scott Fogo

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Houston, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 54 Robert Scott Fogo, Houston, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 54; Exec. Dir. S: Mem. Bd. for Youth Serv. D: PSW LYF Pres., Various Dist. Com. C: Bible Study Tchr., Pres. Youth Grp. O: Exec. Dir. Luth. E...

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p. 69

Alan Paul Runge

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...ter of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59 Alan Paul Runge, Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59; Head of School. D: School Min. C: Elder, Min. Support Team. O: Head of School/CEO 12, Pres./CEO Luth. HS Assoc. of St. Louis, Provost...

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p. 69

Jay A. Krause

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...ordia University Nebraska Board of Regents commissioned Board of Directors Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64 Jay A. Krause, Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64; Prin. O: Fundraising, Tchr. 41, Admissions Couns., Asst. Prof. Behavioral Serv., Exec. Dir. High School Assocs. I am honored to b...

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p. 70

Christopher Paul Heins

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...rd of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40 Christopher Paul Heins, Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40; Owner/COO. D: Conv. Deleg. MO. C: Elder 4, Trustee 3, Mem. Building Com. 1, Mem. Strategic Plng. TF 1, Mem. Call Com. 2....

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p. 70

Dan Buman

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...braska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified Bennington, NE; St. Mark, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 33 Dan Buman, Bennington, NE; St. Mark, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 33; Dir. of Nuclear Oversight & Strategic Asset Mgt. S: CUNE Found. Bd. 7, Conv. Deleg. D: Conv. Deleg. O: BOD NE Energy Federal Credit Union 11. I...

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Donald J. Fondow

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...rd 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., BOR CSP . D: ND Miss. Fac...

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p. 71

John Chilman III

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...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, Elder 10. O: Dir. of HS Couns. 18, Asst. Prin....

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p. 72

Gary Louis Volberding

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...a 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. C: Mem. Bd. of Deacons,...

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p. 72

Paul Clarence Hinz

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...Paul Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Hewitt, TX; Trinity, Woodway TX (TX); LCMS 64 Paul Clarence Hinz+, Hewitt, TX; Trinity, Woodway TX (TX); LCMS 64; Ret. S: BOR CSP incl. Advancement & Governance 7. O: Prog./Portfolio/ Proj. Mgr. for MN Judicial Branch 10, Org. Change Ldr. 14, Bd. C...

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p. 72

Richard A. Rolf

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents ordained Grand Rapids, MI; Immanuel, Grand Rapids MI (MI); LCMS 67 Richard A. Rolf, Grand Rapids, MI; Immanuel, Grand Rapids MI (MI); LCMS 67; Fin. Rep. Ret. C: BOD Mem. & Chm. Luth. Schools 14. O: BOD Maple Creek Senior Care 7, Membership Chm. Grand Rapids Chapter of t...

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William Brandt

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

...exas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents not specified Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30 William Brandt+, Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30; Justice of the Peace. C: Cong. Pres., Chm. Bd. of Stewp., Church Coun. Secy. 4. O: USAF Air Staff/Officer in the War & Mobilization Pl...

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