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p. 31
Luke Thomas Zimmer man
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Luke Thomas Zimmer man Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Calvar y Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, PA (EN) Birth Year Name ..............Luke Thomas Zimmer man Locale ..........................Mechanicsburg , PA Congregation . Calvar y Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, PA (EN) Birt...
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
...persons may be nominated from the floor for a CUS board position without further review. BIERBAUM, Mr Timothy Martin† Shawano, WI BIGGS, Rev Dr Luther C† Lincoln, NE BITTNER, Andrew†‡ Mankato, MN BLOCKER, Mrs Jessica Christine†‡ Luverne, MN BLODGETT, Rev Michael Stephen Fort Wayne, IN BOBBY, Rev Dr Jacob Christian†‡ Yankton, SD BODLEY, Re...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
Index Index of names appearing in the publication. Index | 85 Index Abbott, Karl ........................................................... 72 Abegg, Heidi K. ..................................................... 55 Adle, Scott T . ......................................................... 69 Ahlman, Timothy Paul (Tim) .............. 9, 1...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President ordained or commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (West-Southwest Region) First Vice-President Personal Statement Centered on the 2026 Convention theme, “Christ Is Risen Indeed” (1 Cor. 15:20–22), I believe re...
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
.............2010 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. John Lutheran Church, Decatur, IN .................................. 2011–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Theological Instructor, Ev. Lutheran Church in Tanzania .... 2014–present Instr uctor, Theological Ethics Intensive, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN ...............
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...Degrees STM, Concordia Theo. Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 36 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1990 P as...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball President of the Synod President of the Synod ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) St Name .......... Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball Locale .........................................W orden, IL Congregation ......St. P aul, Hamel, IL (SI) Birth Year ........
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) First Vice-President Emmanuel, Asheville, NC (SE) Birth Year Name ...........................Jeffrey Eric Skopak Locale .....................................Ashe ville, NC Congregation ..Emmanuel, Asheville, NC (SE) Birth Year .................
p. 10
Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
Joel David Biermann President of the Synod President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) Year of Ordination ...............................................................................1999 Pastorates Congregation Y ears St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Dedham, MA ...............................1994–2004 St. P aul Lu...
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Central Region), 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region), 1 minister of St Name ........Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball+ Locale .........................................W orden...
p. 28
Michael Paul Schuer mann
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
Michael Paul Schuer mann East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained Board for National Mission (Central Reg.) University Lutheran Church, Champaign, IL (CI) Birth Year Name .............. Michael Paul Schuer mann Locale ..................................Champaign, IL Congregation ....
p. 65
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...faculty, consistent with the institution’s mission, including its commitment to conduct all its affairs according to the Fort Wayne, IN; Emmanuel, Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 63 Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.+, Fort Wayne, IN; Emmanuel, Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 63; Pres. Emer. CTSFW. S: Academic Dean CTSFW 5, Pres. CTSFW 13, CUS BOD 2, CUC BOR 1,...
p. 22
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jeffrey Eric Skopak First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Emmanuel, Asheville, NC (SE) Birth Year Name ...........................Jeffrey Eric Skopak Locale .....................................Ashe ville, NC Congregation ..Emmanuel, Asheville, NC (SE) Birth Year ...................................
p. 24
Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
Sean August Willman First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Central Region) (3-year Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) St Name ...................... Sean August Willman Locale ......................................Hillsdale, MI Congregation ......St. P au...
p. 26
Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Joel David Biermann Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained President Resur rection Lutheran Church, St Name ........................ Joel David Biermann Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ...... Resur rection Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year...
pp. 28-30
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...ollowing are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Christopher S. Esget .....................................................................109 W ally M. Arp ..................................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman........................................
p. 44
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 (...
p. 61
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...inary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— Asheville, NC; Emmanuel, Asheville NC (SE); LCMS 59 Jeffrey Eric Skopak, Asheville, NC; Emmanuel, Asheville NC (SE); LCMS 59; Sr./Admin. Pastor 34. S: Synodical Reconciler 8, PALS Fac. 5, Consecrated Stewards Fac. 5. D: CV AT 2, Fa...
p. 42
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...
p. 45
Thomas E. Chryst
Board for National Mission
Thomas E. Chryst Board for National Mission 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. D...
p. 55
Seth Richard Hinz
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...publishing arm of the Synod, conducts market research to determine what is to be published, arranges for the writing and editing of materials, manages publication, and sells the product directly to users or to distribution outlets. CPH annual sales are approximately $35 million. The members of its Board of Directors must be committed to p...
p. 11
Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
...vus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN (2002) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2006) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 46 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 20 Y ear of Ordination ..........................
p. 14
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
First Vice-President of the Synod
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ (PSW) Birth Year Name ............ Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman Locale .........................................Gilber t, AZ Congregation . Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ (PSW) Birth Year ...................
p. 15
Allan R. Buss
First Vice-President of the Synod
Allan R. Buss First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Immanuel, Belvidere, IL (NI) Birth Year Name .....................................Allan R. Buss Locale ................................. River F orest, IL Congregation ....Immanuel, Belvidere, IL (NI) Birth Year ........................................
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Christopher S. Esget
First Vice-President of the Synod
...irst Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.) Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birth Year Name .........................Christopher S. Esget Locale .................................. Alexandria, VA Congregation Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birth Year ..................
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Jacob S. Gillard
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jacob S. Gillard First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified F aith Community, Zimmerman, MN (MNN) Birth Year Name ................................. Jacob S. Gillard Locale ................................ Cambridge, MN Congregation ...............F aith Community, Zimmerman, MN (MNN) Birth Year ........
p. 29
Christopher S. Esget
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...st Vice-President MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) (3-year term) Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birth Year Name ...................... Christopher S. Esget+ Locale .................................. Alexandria, VA Congregation Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birth Year ................
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David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...given the message of eternal truth and salvation in Jesus Christ to proclaim to the world. Whether it be by exercising oversight or through encouragement, our leaders should guide the Synod to be faithful and fearless. If chosen to serve as Great Lakes Region Vice-President, I would be ready and honored to do so. May God grant strength an...
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 ..................................................................................
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Trey Cox
LCMS Board of Directors
.... of Family Min. 10, Tchr. Dir. Family Life Min. CUW. I am honored to be considered as a candidate for service on the LCMS Board of Directors. Over many years, I have served congregations and Lutheran schools as a lay leader, head elder, congregational president, school board president, interim principal, ministry leader, and teacher in L...
p. 55
Thomas R. Halvorson
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Thomas R. Halvorson Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors layperson Sidney, MT; Trinity, Sidney MT (MT); LCMS 12 Thomas R. Halvorson+, Sidney, MT; Trinity, Sidney MT (MT); LCMS 12; Civil Attorney. S: BOD CPH 7, Lay Deleg. 3. D: Lay Deleg. MT 3, Exhibitor of Confessional Luth. Books at...
p. 59
Mark O. Swenson
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
...lp LCMS members and congregations be good stewards of their God-given gifts. The Foundation serves both through planning assistance and investment management of assets. I strongly support the work of the Foundation and wish for their continued growth, as their services can provide a long-term benefit to LCMS members and congregations and...
p. 75
Jonathan Everett Conner
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...Everett Conner Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents ordained 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....
pp. 7-8
Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key
...ard for Communication Services Bd./Bds.—board/boards BDCS— Board for District and Congregational Services BFCS—Board for Congregational Services BES—Board for Evangelism Services BFMS—Board for Mission Services BHCM—Board for Human Care Ministries BHE—Board for Higher Education BIM—Board for International Mission Bldg.—building BNM—Board...
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First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...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. Johnson; Todd A. Jones; Chad D. Kend...
p. 14
Victor J. Belton
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 40 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1986 P astorates Congregation Y ears Pastor, Peace Lutheran Church, Decatur, GA ...........................1990–2017 Pulpit Supply , Messiah Lutheran Church, Bru...
p. 16
David A Davis
First Vice-President of the Synod
....... Flint, MI Wife’s Maiden Name ........... Sallie Mer tz Number of Children ................................4 College .................................................... Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1983) Member of Synod Congregations ......................
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Peter Kristoff Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
...88) Other Degrees ..........STM, Concordia Theological Sem., Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 36 Y ear of Ordination ......................................................................
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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
First Vice-President of the Synod
...rt 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 .....................
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Dien Ashley Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
...storates Congregation Y ears Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bronx, NY .......................2000–2001 Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bronx, NY ........... 2001–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Youth Gathering Master of Ceremonies, Presenter, Musician ....................................................... 1995–pre...
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Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez .............................................................................49...
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Sean August Willman
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Sean August Willman Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President not specified First Vice-President St Name ...................... Sean August Willman Locale ......................................Hillsdale, MI Congregation ......St. P aul’s, Hillsdale, MI (MI) Birth Year ............................
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Steven D . Turner
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...od (y ears) .................................................. 40 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1985 P astorates Congregation Y ears Trinity, Marcus, IA, and Pilgrim, Quimby, IA ..............................1985–1991 T rinity Lutheran Church, Algona, IA ...................
p. 40
John Wollenburg Sias
Secretary of the Synod
...and of 5 Things You Can Do to Witness Christ (CPH), KFUO Guest, Writer for CPR 16, Founding Dir. Tech. Adv. and Ed. Luth. Legacy Publishing 19, Ctr. for Reliable and High-Performance Computing Univ. of IL 10, Jefferson County, MO, Sheriff’s Alumni Vol. Echelon 5. After 10 humbling years gone like a flash, there’s not been a slow day. In...
p. 48
Gregory D. Jans
Board for International Mission
...9. With joy I served the Office of International Mission as an active-duty U.S. Air Force chaplain/missionary for over 27 years, proclaiming the risen Christ in Bahrain, Egypt, Italy, Germany, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Turkey. While teaching at both the USAF Chaplain School and Expeditionary Center (10,000 students/ year), I learned the str...
p. 58
Matthew William Hurtienne
LCEF Board of Directors
...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. Dir of Univ. Strategic Plng. C: Vol. Basketball Coach, School Bd. Dir., Elder, Church BOD Mem., AV Tea...
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Franklin Edward Simek Jr.
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
...s degree (M.B.A.) in finance. In addition, I passed the Certified Public Accountant (C.P .A.) exam. I have over 30 years of business experience with a Fortune 100 company managing operations with a heavy emphasis on financial planning. Most recently, I was blessed to have served as the LCMS’s Chief Administrative Officer for 6 years. Duri...
p. 63
Bruce Edward Keseman
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
Bruce Edward Keseman Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents ordained Freeburg, IL; Christ Our Savior, Freeburg IL (SI); LCMS 62 Bruce Edward Keseman+, Freeburg, IL; Christ Our Savior, Freeburg IL (SI); LCMS 62; Pastor. S: CSL BOR 7, Conv. Fl. Com., Conv. Deleg., Conv. Host, Worship Fo...
p. 66
Jeremy Thomas Geidel
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Jeremy Thomas Geidel 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 & Operati...
p. 68
Julie Ann Mann
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Julie Ann Mann Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Fort Dodge, IA; St. Paul, Fort Dodge IA (IW); LCMS 56 Julie Ann Mann, Fort Dodge, IA; St. Paul, Fort Dodge IA (IW); LCMS 56; Dir. of IOWAY . S: LERT Dist. Disaster Relief Coord. D: Dir. of IOW...
p. 70
Dan Buman
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Dan Buman Concordia University Nebraska 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...
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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Appendix
Appendix
...om the floor prior to certain elections of the Synod. Such nominations will take place early in the convention after the chairman of the Committee for Convention Nominations has provided his report to the convention. Unless the convention decides to do otherwise by majority vote, only names submitted prior to the published deadline for su...
p. 18
Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney
First Vice-President of the Synod
...dination ...............................................................................1993 P astorates Congregation Y ears Berea Lutheran Church, Detroit, MI ..........................................1993–1995 Missionar y at Large, L.U.T.H.E.R. Plan, St. Louis, MO.............1995–1999 Gospel Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI ................
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Wally Mar lis Arp
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...Church, Davenport, IA ..........................1988–1998 St. Luk e’s Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL ....................................1998–2025 District Offices P osition Y ears Chair, Board of Evangelism, Iowa District East........................1994–1998 First Vice-President, SELC District ......................................... 2015...
p. 32
Mark D . Brandt
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...990–2020 Other Full-T ime Positions Position Y ears District Facilitator, Michigan District ..................................... 2023–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Synod Convention Voting Delegate ...........................................1983, 2007 District Offices Position Y ears Counselor, St. Joseph Circuit, Michigan Distri...
p. 38
Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...o candidate for: First Vice-President Vice-President: West-Southwest Region | 39 Synod Offices Position Y ears African Immigrant Task Force ...................................................1996–2002 Director of Ne w Mission Fields Development .........................2004–2010 Mission and Ministr y Facilitator, Texas District .............
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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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John W. Edson
LCMS Board of Directors
...CMS 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 and World Relief 6, Chm. District Restructuring Taskforce 1. C: Elder, Treas., Cong. Pres., Stewp. 18. O: CPA Smith Schafer & Assoc. 41, MN Soc. of CPAs as Member, BOD, Chm. 41, SPEDCO...
p. 53
Mark A. Loest
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...oncordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors ordained Saginaw, MI; Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, Saginaw MI (MI); LCMS 63 Mark A. Loest, Saginaw, MI; Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, Saginaw MI (MI); LCMS 63; Pastor. S: CHI Asst. Dir. of Ref. & Museum 7. D: Conv. D...
p. 55
Heidi K. Abegg
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...oncordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 54 Heidi K. Abegg+, Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 54; Partner (Law). S: Mem. BOD CPH 18, Mem. COH 10. C: Mem. Church Coun. O: Law 19. I grew up with Concordia Publ...
p. 55
Mark Hemingway
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...ncordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 21 Mark Hemingway, Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 21; Sr. Writer. O: Writer, Editor, Journalist. A number of excellent Concordia Publishing House publications have b...
p. 56
Sarah Rausch
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
..., Const. and Bylaw Com., Running Substitute Organist Service, LWML Mem. 18. O: BOD Rural Gospel Initiative 3, Business Mgr. /Proofreader for LOGIA, Young Woman Rep. Nat’l LWML Conv., Exec. Editor/Creative Dir. for Around the Word, Writer/ Editor for Various Publication, Liaison RGI and LFS 1. Books from Concordia Publishing House have bee...
p. 66
David Walz
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...pe to support the formation of the next generations of Lutheran educators, as well as the formation of Lutherans and Christians in all vocations. Lutheran education faces many challenges at this time, and so does higher education. Concordia University Chicago is at the intersection of these challenges. I believe my background in the churc...
p. 68
Laura Grace Hemminger
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...r Life, Sidewalk Coun. Outside Abortion Clinics, Pregnancy Ctr. Vol. Our Concordia universities give us the opportunity to share Jesus in a uniquely Lutheran context with students, many of whom have never heard the Gospel. I mentored students from many of our universities through my work at Lutherans For Life and have seen the positive im...
p. 72
Richard A. Rolf
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...f Concordia University St. 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....
p. 73
Keith Wayne Schweitzer
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...eitzer Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents ordained Greenfield, IA; Immanuel, Greenfield IA (IW); LCMS 58 Keith 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...
p. 11
Matthew Carl Harrison
President of the Synod
...5 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 Lutheran Church, Ladue, M...
p. 19
Jeffrey J. Kloha
First Vice-President of the Synod
........................2 College .......................................Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI (1988) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992) Other Degrees ............STM, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (1999); PhD, University of Leeds (2007) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ......
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Eric T. Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
.................................Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1988) Other Degrees .............STM, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (1999) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 65 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ...........
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Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...Vice-President Central Region nominees for 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 notifi...
pp. 25-39
Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
...ents Nominations and candidates for regional vice-president offices. 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 notifi...
p. 35
David Carl Mumme
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
........ David Carl Mumme Locale ..................................W aterville, MN Congregation ........T rinity, Waterville, MN (MNS) Birth Year ...........................................1971 Bir thplace ............................F airmont, MN Wife’s Maiden Name .............. Schur man Number of Children ...................................
p. 36
Scott C. Sailer
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
......1994–1998 P art-time Development Ambassador, Sioux Falls Lutheran School ......................................................................................... 2025–present P ersonal Statement “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). The Gospel! God’s Good News...
p. 39
Yohannes Andemicael Mengsteab
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...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 Number of...
p. 41
Kevin Wayne Washburn
LCMS Board of Directors
...6, Chm. Bd of Ed. 11, Church Coun. 11. An important challenge—and opportunity—is to better educate our pastors and other leaders in how to handle the many business and legal challenges that are becoming more prevalent in today’s society. b. West-Southwest Region Lay Candidates for the Board of Directors LAYPERSONS Elect 1 layperson (West-...
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Jan Walter Lohmeyer
LCMS Board of Directors
...ist. I believe that The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s doctrines are in accordance with Holy Scripture. I understand that the LCMS Board of Directors faces many challenges, and I pray daily that the Lord would grant this board discernment and wisdom to follow His will. 43
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Douglas Lynn Rutt
LCMS Board of Directors
...ch and in full commitment to our confessional Lutheran faith as expressed in the Book of Concord, I will serve with humility and conviction, supporting the church’s work in evangelism, human care, and education as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen. Having served as a parish pastor, an overseas missionary, a seminary professor at both...
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David Lee Daniels
Board for National Mission
...10, Chm. American Heart Assoc. Local Chapter, Bd. Mem. Conc. Theol. Fnd. 6. I have been very active in my local congregation, serving as president, elder, building committee chairman, etc. I’ve also served two terms on the Board of Regents for Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. I also served on the finance committee at CTSFW . My...
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Karen A. Dowbnia
Board for National Mission
...vate, Homeschool) 21, Homemaker 5, ESL Tchr. and Coord. I respectfully submit my name for election to the Board for National Mission. Having served faithfully for many years as an educator and as a leader within my congregations, I bring a deep appreciation for the Synod’s mission and for the importance of sound, Christ-centered governanc...
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Rande T. Casaday
Board for National Mission
...s congregational president of Peace Lutheran Church (McMurray, Pa.) and as an elected board member of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, including roles as vice-chairman and chair of the finance and budget committees. With an MBA and 40 years in financial planning, I now desire, in retirement, to devote my time and experience to serving God a...
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Sarah Rausch
Board for National Mission
...Const. and Bylaw Com., Running Substitute Organist Service, LWML Mem. 18. O: BOD Rural Gospel Initiative 3, Business Mgr. /Proofreader for LOGIA, Young Woman Rep. Nat’l LWML Conv., Exec. Editor/Creative Dir. for Around the Word, Writer/ Editor for Various Publication, Liaison Rural Gospel Initiative and Lutheran Family Service 1. Spending...
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Vernon W. Kettelhake
Board for National Mission
...rtantly, mission work is about showing and telling that Jesus died for us. The Great Commission tells us that Jesus will always be with us as we carry out His command. We should not brag about money we have in savings but humbly find ways to use it to tell all people what Jesus has done for us. I have served my local church as congregatio...
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Richard Philip Fielitz Jr.
Board for International Mission
...live faithfully in my God-given vocations—as husband, father, grandfather, congregant, and neighbor—acknowledging these roles as divine callings rather than just human responsibilities. I understand that I have limits of knowledge, and I strive to continually read Scripture and engage in opportunities to be catechized. I recognize the im...
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Jason Behr
LCEF Board of Directors
...nderstanding of the church extension program and/or demonstrate an expertise in fields or areas closely related to church extension activities, such as knowledge of real estate, management, and financial planning. (2023 Handbook, pp. 129–31) Qualifications: Board members should have a broad range of experience in one or more of the follow...
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Glenn R. Pittsford
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
...nd hope that I may use my 30 years of experience and expertise in nonprofit planned gift education, encouragement, and facilitation and nonprofit management to support the very capable Foundation staff as they serve donors desiring to benefit and support the vital ministries of the LCMS with their God-given accumulated assets after their...
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Mark Landon Huff
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
...rations Mgt. 2, Sr. Exec. Risk Underwriter & Fin. Inst. Analyst 5. Our Lord said He did not come to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10). Christ alone is the Redeemer. But His life of service is also an example for all the redeemed. Should the church place me into the position for which I have been nomin...
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Mark William Meehl
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...sician, Bible Study Ldr. O: Prof. CUNE in Biblical Languages/OT/NT/Archaeology 34, Study Tour Ldr., Archaeological Digs, Author. CTSFW has faithfully educated many of my pre-seminary and pre-deaconess students for parish ministry and other service in the church. I look forward, if this church body agrees, to continuing to serve as a CTSFW...
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Mark O. Stern
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...d church workers that God calls and our congregations need through rigorous, Gospel-centered education grounded in confessional Lutheran doctrine. We have called a new president and many faculty, innovated our recruitment efforts, and been blessed by God with resources for long-term financial stability. If reelected, I look forward to con...
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Michael Scott Staub
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...faithfully preached the Word of God and administered His Sacraments. I have been honored to serve on this board for the past seven years—the last three as vice-chairman. Following the strategic plan, the board has called faithful faculty members, strengthened chapel worship, improved recruiting for future pastors, maintained financial st...
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Brian Lee Kachelmeier
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...cation. The Reformation reshaped the purpose of instructing the mind. The mind is a gift from God. Sin has marred the mind. Satan blinds the minds of humanity from seeing the goodness of God. God desires that individuals would no longer be conformed to the ways of the world without Christ. Instead, He yearns for individuals to be renewed...
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Robert Scott Fogo
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...theran identity. Christian liberal arts colleges today face significant challenges: demographic shifts, financial pressures, cultural headwinds, and increasing regulatory demands. I am fully committed to our Synod’s doctrine and mission and to ensuring Concordia remains a faithful, financially sound institution dedicated to forming future...
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Jay A. Krause
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...ool Assocs. I am honored to be nominated for the Concordia University, Nebraska, Board of Regents and am a proud graduate of CUNE from 1984. CUNE has in many ways defined who I am as a commissioned minister of the LCMS, having served now for 42 years in various administrative roles at the secondary and university levels. It is a critical...
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Luther C. Biggs
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...had the experience of teaching at our St. Louis seminary. I am committed to seeing that our schools continue to equip individuals vocationally in a manner that upholds the teachings, doctrines, and confessions of our church body. I truly believe that our schools are and should remain one of the crown jewels of ministry. 69
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Bruce D. Schultz
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...ren are CUNE graduates who continued through the seminary to placement. I have engaged with LCMS educational institutions at every level and will build on my experiences in administration and academic program management to guide and build CUNE programs that enhance doctrinal foundations and strengthen the institution while building the sk...
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Douglas Tewes
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...NE; Messiah, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 58; Orthopedic Surgeon. S: CUNE BOR 3, CUNE Found. Bd. 18. C: Call Com. 3, SS Tchr. 8. O: CUNE Team Physician, Managing Partner 16, Pres. NE Orthopedic Ctr. I have been honored to serve on the Board of Regents for CUNE for the last three years. During that time, I have served on the strategic planning...
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Rosa Summers
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...n instrumental member of the governance committee and ad hoc committees updating CSP’s bylaws following the 2023 Convention and reviewing the Board’s policy manual. I also attended periodic chapel services, theater productions, choral and band concerts, sporting events, homecomings, donor events, and commencements. I look forward to servi...
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Richard A. Zeile
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...7, Mem. BOD NASBE 3, Chapl. Resident., Author CPH SS Materials, Adjunct Faculty CUAA 2. As a Valparaiso alumnus, I have observed the mission drift that has characterized many (formerly) Christian institutions. I believe that Concordia University Texas can be a valued institution of faith formation in our Synod. I served Michigan on its S...
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Jon Allen
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...ore than 25 years of providing volunteer admissions support to all five U.S. military academies to serving as a part-time adjunct professor, to more than 12 years of serving as chairman of my Coast Guard Academy class stewardship committee, to having served in the dual roles of registrar and chief technology officer at a non-resident scho...
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William Brandt
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...ace. C: Cong. Pres., Chm. Bd. of Stewp., Church Coun. Secy. 4. O: USAF Air Staff/Officer in the War & Mobilization Plans Directorate & Combat Forces, Commander 438th Air Expeditionary Grp. USAF Central Air Forces, Owner Brandt Legal Serv. 2, Justice of the Peace 8, Chm. Luth. School Bd., Chm. Luth. School Accreditation Com., Bd. Mem. Endo...
