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p. 68
Laura Grace Hemminger
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Laura Grace Hemminger Concordia University Irvine 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...
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
...R†‡ Sidney, MT HANKE, Rev Karl William (Will) IV† Rock Hill, MO HANMANN, John Luxemburg, WI HANNEMANN, Dr Nathan Paul Parker, CO HANSEN, Rev Sean David† Lisbon, IA HARDT, Henry †‡ Storm Lake, IA HARRISON, Rev Christopher David Fairmont, WV HATESOHL, Dr Mark John † Manhattan, KS HAUGEN, Rev Peter Jacob†‡ Chatfield, MN HAUPT, Rev Dr Benjam...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
...... 13, 25 Burke, Robert F. ..................................................... 28 Burreson, Kent Jorgen .............................................. 9 Burtzlaff, Paul Steven ............................................. 28 Buss, Allan R. ........................................ 9, 13, 15, 31 Cain, John William ..........................
p. 11
Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
...a Synod renewed in bold proclamation of the Gospel, steadfast in our Lutheran Confessions, and united in doctrine and practice. Together, we will strengthen congregations through robust visitations (Acts 15:36–41), diligent searching of the Scriptures (Acts 17:11), exhorting everyone to holy living by the Holy Spirit’s power (1 Cor. 6:11)...
p. 51
Martin Richard Noland
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...rd Noland Commission on 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 Post...
p. 59
Todd C. Riordan
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
...ard 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 IN 5, SW Chm. Pastor Conf. Plng....
p. 67
Muluneh Taye
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...versity Irvine Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Alameda, CA; Redeeming Grace, Santa Clara CA (CNH); LCMS 20 Muluneh Taye, Alameda, CA; Redeeming Grace, Santa Clara CA (CNH); LCMS 20; Church Plant Pastor. O: Corp. Exec. & Sr. Mgr. 17. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Christ and...
p. 16
Christopher S. Esget
First Vice-President of the Synod
...............................2014–2019 Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Chaplain, Higher Things Conferences .......................................2006–2008 W orship Coordinator, Higher Things .........................................2007–2008 V icarage/Pastoral Fieldwork Supervisor...........2009–2012, 2014–...
p. 20
Peter Kristoff Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
........... 2015–present Chair man of Floor Committees for Synod Conventions .........2016, 2019 Board of Directors ................................................................... 2019–present Commission on Theology and Church Relations ................ 2019–present Chair man, Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry . 2019–present C...
p. 22
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
First Vice-President of the Synod
...1992) Other Degrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 60 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 34 Y ear of Ordination ..........................................................................
p. 23
Deric Armon Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Region Board ......................................... 2025–present P ersonal Statement I am humbled and honored to be nominated to serve our Synod. It is with great joy that I continue to hold to the words from Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” In an ever-changing world, how important it is to reme...
p. 28
Michael Paul Schuer mann
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
......................2013–2015 CID Board of Directors................................................................2018–2022 CID Finance and Management Commission ...........................2018–2025 Chair man ............................................................................2022–2025 Circuit V isitor ..............................
p. 29
Christopher S. Esget
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
....................................................2014–2019 Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Chaplain, Higher Things Conferences .......................................2006–2008 W orship Coordinator, Higher Things .........................................2007–2008 V icarage/Pastoral Fieldwork Supervisor.........
p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...(1992) Other Degrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 59 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 34 Y ear of Ordination ........................................................................
p. 41
Andrew N. Grams
LCMS Board of Directors
...ging. I desire to continue serving on the LCMS Board of Directors because I remain deeply committed to the Christ-centered mission and confessional integrity of our Synod. By God’s grace, this role allows me to support congregations, workers, and institutions as they proclaim the Gospel. Guided by Micah 6:8—“to do justice, and to love kin...
p. 42
David C. Eastburn
LCMS Board of Directors
...owa State Bank and Trust Co. 7, Chm. Fin. Com. and Bd. Mem. Fairfield Com. School Dist. 3, Infantry Officer, U.S. Marine Corps 23. In my retirement, I strongly desire, with God’s grace, to continue to be a faithful servant and to use my time and talents for His glory. In this and with my history of leadership and board participation, I ca...
p. 50
Richard Philip Fielitz Jr.
Board for International Mission
...y of Word and Sacrament and speaks of Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and Absolution with reverence, recognizing that God preserves His church through the Means of Grace. I try daily to live faithfully in my God-given vocations—as husband, father, grandfather, congregant, and neighbor—acknowledging these roles as divine callings rather than j...
p. 57
Jason Behr
LCEF Board of Directors
...-level perspective, disciplined risk awareness, and a commitment to thoughtful leadership, always seeking clarity, accountability, and long-term strength. By God’s grace, I desire to help the Lutheran Church Extension Fund remain a stable and trusted resource for congregations as they carry out their ministries. XI. Report on Candidates f...
p. 71
Donald J. Fondow
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...cliff, rising costs, a competitive environment, and a shortage of church workers. It’s a blessing to see how the Lord is using CSP to assist its students to grow in His grace and in knowledge of the truth of His Word. MINISTERS OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) 71
p. 74
Bob L. Ssekyanzi
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...er. S: BOR CTX. C: Elder 23. O: Private Business 40, Small Business Owner 15. My life is based on walking with Jesus. I cannot imagine life without the grace of God, and I want to follow Him more closely and serve Him more faithfully. I believe that God has gifted me with a passion for love, laughter, and leadership, and I want to use tho...
