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p. 21
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
First Vice-President of the Synod
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Board of Regents, River Forest Emmanuel, Fort Wayne, IN (IN) Birth Year Name .................Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ...Emmanuel, Fort Wayne, IN (IN) Birth Year ........
p. 65
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) First Vice-President XV. Report on Candidates for College/University Boards of Regents Elect 1 minister of rel...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
........................................ 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ................................................. 13 Anderson, Steven J. ......................................... 13, 31 Andrzeje...
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 Keith August†‡ Riverton, IL BULL, Jeff Ames, IA BUMAN, Mr Dan† Bennington, NE BURLEY, Mr Eric William Panama City, FL BURMA, Mrs Deb Columbus, NE BUSSMAN, Rev John Mark† Cullman, AL BUUCK, Dr Steven Jeffrey Las Vegas, NV BYRNES, Mr Steve Lake Forest, CA CAIN, Rev Paul J Jr† Sheridan, WY CARLSON, Rev Daniel Roy† Milaca, MN CASADAY, Mr...
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...ncordia, MO.............................1990–1999 St. John’ s Lutheran Church, Topeka, KS ...................................1999–2015 Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Council of Presidents ................................................... 2015–present Chair man of Floor Committees for Synod Conventions .........2016, 2019 LCMS Board...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...ngregations 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 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 J...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...Murray ..............................................................................22 Bradley W . Jurischk .........................................................................16 T imothy P . (Tim) Ahlman ................................................................9 Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa .........................................
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...ting 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 [c]). Restrictions: The candidates for regional vice-president in each region are the five eligible ordained ministers within that region who receive the most nominatin...
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...ons and their members in faith toward God and love toward their neighbors, support and encourage pastors and other church workers, and walk together in opportunities for 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-Presiden...
pp. 28-30
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...........................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman........................................................................18 Deric A. Taylor ...............................................................................16 Jeffrey E. Skopak ...........................................................
p. 42
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...
pp. 13-24
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...e; 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. Haupt; Jeffrey B. Hemmer; Kenneth M. (Ken) Hennings; Kenneth N. Hessel; Josemon T. (Joe) Hoem; Eric C....
p. 19
Mark Robert Hoehner
First Vice-President of the Synod
Mark Robert Hoehner First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Chapel of the Cross, St Name ......................Mark Robert Hoehner Locale .................................. St. P eters, MO Congregation .... Chapel of the Cross, St. Peters, MO (MO) Birth Year ..........................................
p. 22
Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard)
First Vice-President of the Synod
Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Birth Year Name .............Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ..Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Birth Year ...................
p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...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)........... 2019–present...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...eceived nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez .............................................................................49 Jamison J. Hardy .........
p. 40
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Secretary of the Synod
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr. 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....
p. 50
Richard Philip Fielitz Jr.
Board for International Mission
Richard Philip Fielitz Jr. Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained Granite Bay, CA; Holy Cross, Rocklin CA (CNH); LCMS 54 Richard Philip Fielitz Jr., Granite Bay, CA; Holy Cross, Rocklin CA (CNH); LCMS 54; Ret. Federal Gov. Chief-of-Staff. S: Fl. Com. Mem. D: CNH and RM Dist. Conv. Fl. Com. Incl. Admin & N...
p. 54
Robert V. Roethemeyer
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
Robert V. Roethemeyer Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors layperson Elect 1 commissioned minister or layperson (6-year term) Fort Wayne, IN; St. Paul’s, Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 60 Robert V. Roethemeyer+, Fort Wayne, IN; St. Paul’s, Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 60; Assoc. Prof.,...
p. 58
Gretchen A. Roberts
LCEF Board of Directors
Gretchen A. Roberts LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors ordained Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42 Gretchen A. Roberts, Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42; CEO and Owner. S: CPH BOD incl. Secy., Fin. & Investment Com., Exec. Com. 13 C: Choir, SS Tchr., VBS Dir., LWML Pres., Pastor’s Wife. O: Ma...
p. 59
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...
p. 63
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— Secretary b. Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, Mo.) Board of Regents Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— commissioned,...
p. 67
Robert Scott Fogo
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Robert Scott Fogo Concordia University 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.,...
p. 73
Christopher Robert Marshall
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
Christopher Robert Marshall Concordia University 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...
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...an Church, Union Grove, WI ......................... 2015–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Doctrinal Reviewer .................................................................. 2014–present Synod Convention Delegate ...................................................................2016 Committee f or Nominations ......................
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Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...resent P ersonal Statement The church of God is established, strengthened, and sustained by the Word of God and the Holy Sacraments. They are our only source of life in this fallen world. Indeed, in this world that church of God faces tribulation—persecution, false prophets, false doctrine, persistent sin—but Christ our Lord gives peace:...
pp. 25-27
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional 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 names on the ballot...
pp. 25-39
Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
...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 names on the ballot...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
.....................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ...............................................................18 Richard L. Snow .............................................................................15 Scott C. Sailer .................................................................................14...
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David Paul Ramirez
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...Nom. Com. 1. D: CI and SW Pastors’ Conf. Plng. Com. 5, SI Fl. Com. 2, CV SW 5. C: Pastor 17. O: Duke Univ. Luth. Lutheran Campus Min. Coord. 1, Grad. Asst. CTSFW 1, Organizer, Jr. and Sr. High Youth Confs. 5, Chm. NLSA Accreditation Com., Zion Luth. School, Bugenhagen Conf. Plng. Com. 9, Little League Baseball Coach 6, Vicarage Superviso...
p. 75
Jonathan Everett Conner
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...rdained Manning, IA; Zion, Manning IA (IW); LCMS 41 Jonathan Everett Conner, Manning, IA; Zion, Manning IA (IW); LCMS 41; Pastor. D: IW Jr. Youth Com. Worship Coord/Dean 4, IW Pastors’ Conf. Com./Facil. Coord./Chm. 9, IW Stewp. Com. Chm. 7, Mem. IW BOD 7, IW Multi-Dist. Church Partnership Team 3. C: Pastor 22, Min. Overseer with a DCE 3....
