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p. 69

Luther C. Biggs

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

Luther C. Biggs Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents ordained Lincoln, NE; Christ, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 60 Luther C. Biggs, Lincoln, NE; Christ, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 60; Pastor Emer. C: Pastor 41. O: Taught Evang. Class at CSL. I recognize that some of the greatest assets within...

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Abbreviations and Key

...WD); LCMS 30; Attorney; S: BNM 6; Conv. Deleg. 2; D: SWD Bd. for Miss. 3; C: Treasurer 7; O: WZ3X Partners BOD 12. Jane Smith lives in Milwaukee, Wis., and is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Elton, Wis., which is in the South Wisconsin District. She has been a member of an LCMS congregation for 30 years. She currently works as a...

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Brady Lee Finnern

President of the Synod

Brady Lee Finnern President of the Synod President of the Synod commissioned First Vice-President Lutheran Services in America Board; Lutheran World Relief Board ...................................................................................2001–2010 A uthor/Translator/Editor of numerous publications, most recently Redeemer , St Name...

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Joel David Biermann

President of the Synod

...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 Lutheran Church, Brookfield, IL .............................

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Jeffrey Eric Skopak

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

.................................2 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1988) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992) Other Degrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ..........................

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Joel David Biermann

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...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 ..............

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Alfonso O. Espinosa

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

...CA (1987) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1991) Other Degrees ...............MA in Christian Apologetics, Biola University, La Mirada, CA (2001); PhD in Theology, University of Birmingham, England (2009) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 43 Rostered Member of...

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Matthew Carl Harrison

President of the Synod

...y, Fort Wayne, IN (1989) Other Degrees ......... STM, Concordia Theo. Sem., Fort Wayne (1991); LLD, Concordia Univ., Ann Arbor; DD, Concordia Theo. Sem., Fort Wayne; Graduate Studies, Concordia Sem., St. Louis; Concordia Theol. Sem., Fort Wayne Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Memb...

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Jeffrey Eric Skopak

First Vice-President of the Synod

...............................2 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1988) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992) Other Degrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ............................

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Steven D . Turner

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...Nor th Dakota State University, Fargo, ND (1981) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1985) Other Degrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 67 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ................................

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Wally Mar lis Arp

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...t Vice-President; Board of Regents, Fort Wayne St Name ................................Wally Mar lis Arp Locale ........................... Winter Springs, FL Congregation ............St. Luk e’s Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL (SELC) Birth Year ...........................................1958 Bir thplace ............................... Wichit...

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David Paul Ramirez

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

...rove 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: 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. Co...

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Michael Paul Schuer mann

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...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 ............University Lutheran Church, Champaign, IL (CI...

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Luke Thomas Zimmer man

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...omas 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) Birth Year...

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David Paul Ramirez

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...eat Plains Region) Concordia Historical Institute St Name ..........................David Paul Ramirez Locale ............................... Union Gro ve, WI Congregation .St. P aul Lutheran Church, Union Grove, WI (SW) Birth Year ...........................................1981 Bir thplace ................................Chicago, IL Wife...

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Jonathan Everett Conner

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

...., LFS Ed. 3, Author/Contributor for Various Publications, Guest on KFUO/Issues Etc. As CUW alumni (and with two of our children, thus far, attending), the strength, vitality, and Lutheran identity of our Concordias matter to my wife and me. “Lutheran” isn’t a label; it’s a confession—a strong and beautiful one! It’s a way of thinking, sp...

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Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney

First Vice-President of the Synod

.................................. Souther n University, Baton Rouge, LA (1997) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1993) Other Degrees ..... DEd in Organizational Change, Concordia University, Irvine, CA (2024) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 55 Roster...

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Scott C Sailer

First Vice-President of the Synod

.................................3 College ......................................... Concordia College, St. Paul, MN (1981) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1985) Other Degrees ............. LittD , Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (2023) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ......................

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Mark D . Brandt

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...at Lakes Region Regional Vice-President not specified St Name ..................................Mark D . Brandt Locale ..............................F rankenmuth, MI Congregation ...........St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth, MI (MI) Birth Year ...........................................1954 Bir thplace ...................... Cedar R...

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Eric C. Sko vgaard

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...C. Sko vgaard Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elm Gro ve Lutheran Church, Elm Grove, WI (SW) Birth Year Name ........................... Eric C. Sko vgaard+ Locale ...................................Elm Gro ve, WI Congregation ...........Elm Gro ve Lutheran Church, Elm Grove,...

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Matthew Reed Richard

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...gation .St. P aul’s, Minot, ND (ND) Birth Year ...........................................1979 Bir thplace ...........................Bottineau, ND Wife’s Maiden Name .................Nostdahl Number of Children ................................3 College ................Dak ota College (1999); Minot State University (2001) Seminary ..........

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Scott C. Sailer

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

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Mark S. Nuckols

Concordia University System Board of Directors

...h. High School Bd. Pres., Vol. Chapl. for Austin Fire Dept. My intent for continuing in service on the Board is to continue fostering a consistent and recognizable Lutheran identity across all our Concordias. It’s been an honor collaborating with faculty and leadership, listening to and reflecting on Scripture’s clarion call for all learn...

p. 66

David Walz

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...0; Fin. Adv. C: Cong. Treas. 7, Mem./ Chm. Fin. Bd. 9, Cong. Pres. 4. O: Luth. Child & Family Serv. of IL Found. Bd. 13, Fin. & Investment Adv. 30. I was blessed by Lutheran educators in elementary school, as was my wife. Our children were blessed to attend Lutheran elementary and high schools. By serving as a regent of Concordia Universi...

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Laura Grace Hemminger

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...el. Officer of Y4Life, March for 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 Lif...

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Victor J. Belton

First Vice-President of the Synod

............0 College .......................................Concordia College, Bronxville, NY (1982) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1986) Other Degrees ..Honorar y Doctorate, Concordia College, Bronxville, NY Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 61 Rost...

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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter

First Vice-President of the Synod

..........................Prahl Number of Children ................................4 College ......................................Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (2000) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2005) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 47 Ros...

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Alfonso O. Espinosa

First Vice-President of the Synod

...ne, CA (1987) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1991) Other Degrees ..................MA in Christian Apologetics, Biola University, La Mirada, CA (2001); PhD in Theology, University of Birmingham, England (2009) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 43 Rostered Mem...

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Jacob S. Gillard

First Vice-President of the Synod

....Minnesota Wife’ s Maiden Name ...................... Hausz Number of Children ................................2 College ......................................Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (1996) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MN (2001) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ....................

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Peter Kristoff Lange

First Vice-President of the Synod

...4 College .................................Concordia University, River Forest, IL (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1988) Other Degrees ..........STM, Concordia Theological Sem., Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member o...

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Deric Armon Taylor

First Vice-President of the Synod

....Julie Ann F romm Number of Children ................................1 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1987) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 52 Rostered Memb...

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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...ongua Number of Children ................................5 College .............................................Concordia University, Chicago (1995) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1999) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 54 Rostered Member of Synod...

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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter

Central Region Regional Vice-President

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Peter James Brock

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) St Name ........................... Peter James Brock Locale ........................................Decatur , IN Congregation St. John Lutheran Church, Decatur , IN (IN) Birth Year ...........................................1983 Bir thplace ............................Columbus, IN...

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Sean August Willman

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...Children ................................7 College ..........................................Concordia University Wisconsin (2008) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2013) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 40 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .......................

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Mark A. Loest

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

...a 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. Deleg 2....

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Seth Richard Hinz

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

...sales are approximately $35 million. The members of its Board of Directors must be committed to producing resources faithful to God’s Word and the Lutheran 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...

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Jason Behr

LCEF Board of Directors

...Directors LCEF Board of Directors layperson 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....

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Bruce D. Schultz

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...ical Soc. Cell Section Steering Com. 8, U.S. Nat’l. Inst. of Health Grant Review Panels, Contributing Writer Int’l. Scientific Journals, Coord. LSF Conf., Conv. Spkr., BOD LFL. Education in a distinctly Lutheran environment is critical for our children, church, and society. CUNE is a leader in forming Lutheran church workers and laity. I...

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Richard A. Rolf

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...r Care 7, Membership Chm. Grand Rapids Chapter of the Nat’l. Assoc. of Insurance & Fin. Adv. 3. I come from an LCMS church-worker family. My parents were both Lutheran elementary teachers, and my father was the director of music (church organist and choir director) at Peace Lutheran Church in Saginaw, Mich., for 39 years. I want to suppor...

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Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...lege .................................Concordia University, River Forest, IL (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1988) Other Degrees STM, Concordia Theo. Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears)...

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Allan R. Buss

First Vice-President of the Synod

.........4 College ...................Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI (1986) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1990) Other Degrees Honorary DDiv , Concordia Univ. Wisconsin, Mequon, WI Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 61 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears...

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Jamison John Hardy

First Vice-President of the Synod

................... Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2000) Other Degrees ............ MP A (Public Admin.), Walden University (2009); DBA (Business Admin.), Walden University (2012) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 53 Ro...

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Eric T. Lange

First Vice-President of the Synod

.......................5 College .......................................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 Ros...

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Sean August Willman

First Vice-President of the Synod

...er of Children ................................7 College ..........................................Concordia University Wisconsin (2008) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2013) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 40 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................

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Deric Armon Taylor

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...lie Ann F romm Number of Children ................................1 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1987) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 52 Rostered Member...

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Jamison John Hardy

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...................... Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2000) Other Degrees ............ MP A (Public Admin.), Walden University (2009); DBA (Business Admin.), Walden University (2012) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 53...

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David Carl Mumme

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

............... Schur man Number of Children ................................5 College ............................................. Concordia University Chicago (1993) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1997) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 54 Rostered Member of...

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Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

...es were notified to obtain their approval in writing for the inclusion of their names on the ballot. Because the Bylaws of the Synod provide no opportunity for adding names to this slate, other than due to the death, declination, or unavailability of a candidate, the ballot for the election of the West-Southwest Region VicePresident is ex...

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Bradley W ayne Jurischk

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

................McQuiggin Number of Children ................................3 College ....................................... Concordia University, Seward, NE (2003) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2020) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 47 Rostered M...

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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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Gregory D. Jans

Board for International Mission

...rd for International Mission layperson 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...

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Richard Xeem-Xais Her

Board for International Mission

...Conf., Multi Asian Inter-ethnic Network. I’m a second-generation Hmong immigrant and third-generation Christian. My parents came to the U.S. through Lutheran Social Services. I grew up in the church plants and mission outreaches of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. But as a young adult, my love for Scripture led me to part ways with...

p. 51

Keith Gordon Chuvala

Commission on Theology and Church Relations

...X (TX); LCMS 63; IT Systems Architect. C: SS Tchr. 6, Adult Bible Study Tchr. 31. O: Author & Content Mgr. “Back to the Bible Catechism,” Author “What Lutherans Believe,” Software Engineer 25. I am honored to be nominated to serve as a lay member of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations. I’m a graduate of St. John’s College, wit...

p. 56

Noreen L. Linke

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

...ion Team. C: Church Choir/Musician, Nom. Com., DCE, Youth Grp. Dir., VBS Dir., Bible Study Tchr., SS Tchr. O: Admin. Asst. 7, Owner/Mgr. Linke Rentals 7. As a lifelong Lutheran, I have made great use of Concordia Publishing House materials over the past several decades. I am impressed by the steady improvement in the quality of materials...

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Christian A. Preus

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

...Legal Com., CUAA BOR 3, CSP BOR 3, Conv. Deleg., Chm. CCN. D: Dist. Conv. Deleg., Nom. Com. C: Pres., Elder, Church Coun., Bd. of Youth, SS Tchr. O: Atty. 38, Plng. Com., City Coun. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was created and continues to exist to serve the member congregations. The greatest service provided is the education and t...

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Rene Gonzalo Castillero

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...S: DR. D: Youth & Outdoor Min. Facil. WY . C: Pastor. O: CCLE accreditation team. Proud alum of CUC and CTSFW . All my experience has been primarily in Lutheran schools, in the Wyoming District and Southern Illinois District, as a teacher or administrator. I’ve served on NLSA teams and led teams for CCLE. Not only does my sincere love for...

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Mark D. Wolfrum

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...IL (NI); LCMS 60; Instructor. O: Corp. Ldrshp., Ed. Ldrshp., Airline Transport Pilot. The importance and value of a high-quality education within the Lutheran educational system cannot be understated. As a lifelong LCMS Lutheran and beneficiary of the Lutheran educational system, playing even a small part in ensuring that high quality an...

p. 67

Robert Scott Fogo

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...Assoc. of Houston 4, Luth. HS Prin. 11, Luth. Tchr./Coach/ Admissions Dir./Asst Prin. 15. As an alumnus of Concordia University Irvine and a lifelong servant of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, I am honored to be considered for the Board of Regents. For 30 years I have served Lutheran high schools—13 as a teacher and 17 in administrat...

p. 71

Tia Marie Esser

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...y interest in serving on the Concordia University, St. Paul, Board of Regents grows from my vocation as a commissioned minister and long-standing leadership in Lutheran education. I bring a commitment to mission-centered governance, fiduciary responsibility, and long-term sustainability grounded in our shared confession. I see both challe...

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Preface

...ginning on page 13 of this publication. Preface T his report provides the results of the two nomination processes conducted in preparation for the 2026 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: (a) the numerical, congregational ballot process for selection of President and First and Regional Vice-President candidates; and (b) the...

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Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman

First Vice-President of the Synod

................................3 College ....................................... Concordia University, Seward, NE (2004) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2008) Other Degrees .........................................DMin, Denver Seminary (2020) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ..................

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Christopher S. Esget

First Vice-President of the Synod

..............................1 College ..................................................................Ber klee College of Music Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1997) Other Degrees ..........STM, Concordia Theological Sem., Fort Wayne, IN (2005) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................

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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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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.

First Vice-President of the Synod

........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1990) Other Degrees .............................STM, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (1995); D.D., Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (2000); PhD, Vanderbilt University (2003) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 63...

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Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard)

First Vice-President of the Synod

...Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1993) Other Degrees ..........STM, Concordia Theological Sem., Fort Wayne, IN (2003); MA, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1998); PhD, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (2003) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 56 Rostered Member o...

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Dien Ashley Taylor

First Vice-President of the Synod

..........................Concordia College, Bronxville, NY (1995) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2000) Other Degrees .....................PhD , Fordham University, Bronx, NY (2005) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 51 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears...

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Christopher S. Esget

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

................................1 College ..................................................................Ber klee College of Music Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1997) Other Degrees ........STM, Concordia Theological Sem., Fort Wayne, IN (2005) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................

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Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...or regional vice-president. Vice-President: Great Lakes Region | 31 to reinforce, restructure, and reorganize strong regional Lutheran congregations in population centers of the East and Southeast. Emphasizing shared Lutheran distinctives, these congregations can be beacons of Christ’s Gospel. c. Nominations and Candidates for Great Lakes...

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John Wollenburg Sias

Secretary of the Synod

.... Matters 14, CCN VP , Conv. Deleg., D: Parliamentarian Dist. Conv. 9, 2nd VP MT , CV MT 2, Secy. Pastor’s Conf. & Special Fl. Com.7 C: Pastor 8. O: Author for The Lutheran Witness, for 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...

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Trey Cox

LCMS Board of Directors

...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 Lutheran schools. I bring over 40 years of e...

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Douglas Lynn Rutt

LCMS Board of Directors

...t CSL 4, DR 30. C: Pastor 4. O: Exec. Dir. Int’l. Min. Div. LLL 8, BOD LBT 10, Commercial Pilot 3, Ed. The Communicator for Luth. Soc. for Miss. 11, BOD LHF 6, BOD Arabic Lutheran Ministries 5, BOD Chrisitan Friends of New Americans 7, Chm. Sem. Rel. Comm. ILC 5, Fluent in Spanish & Portuguese, Author Various Publications. I am honored to...

p. 44

Michael Paul Schuermann

LCMS Board of Directors

...ng policies and with overseeing ONM implementation of these policies. The board assists in identification of specific goals for the Champaign, IL; University Lutheran Church, Champaign IL (CI); LCMS 23 Michael Paul Schuermann+, Champaign, IL; University Lutheran Church, Champaign IL (CI); LCMS 23; Pastor. S: LCMS BNM 3, LCMS Fl. Com. 2, C...

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Thomas E. Chryst

Board for National Mission

...., Nom. Com. 1, Conv. Deleg. 3, DR 6. D: Fl. Com. SW 1, Sem. Student Interview Com. 4, Chm. Nom. Com. 6, Spkr. Prof. Church Workers’ Conf., CV 6. C: Pastor 25. O: Racine Lutheran High School BOT 6, LWML Dist. Conv. Couns., Author/ Spkr. Higher Things, Contributor The Luth. Witness, Deac. Field Work Supervisor 5, Plenary Spkr. Youth Retrea...

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Neil Spencer Vanderbush

Board for National Mission

...im minister, a military chaplain, and a partner in campus ministry. I love our Lord, His church, and the blessings He has given us through His Word, Sacraments, and our Lutheran Confessions. Our Lutheran identity and culture form a good vessel for these gifts for this generation and those to come. Also candidate for: Board of Regents, Aus...

p. 46

Rande T. Casaday

Board for National Mission

...n the Board of National Mission and the Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin. I have served several terms as 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...

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Sarah Rausch

Board for National Mission

...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. and Bylaw Com., Running Substitute Organist Service, LWML Mem. 18. O: BOD Rural Gospel Initiative 3, Business Mgr. /Proo...

p. 50

Terence Lung

Board for International Mission

...Candidates for the Board for International Mission 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....

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Mark Paul Surburg

Commission on Theology and Church Relations

.... SI. C: Pastor 23. O: Tchr. 2, Consulting Scholar and Pre-Pub. Reviewer CPH, Prof. for CLIHM in South Sudan, Author in Various Synod Journals and Publications. As Lutherans, our teaching and practice of the faith are to be in conformity with Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. There is a continuing need to address questions that...

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Thomas R. Halvorson

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

..., Webmaster, Facebook Grp. Admin. O: Deputy Count Atty., County Civil Atty., Publisher SynopticText, Pres. & Div. Lt. Gov. Kiwanis Club, Com. Ed. Fnd. Incorporator & Fnd. Dir., Ed. LutheranCatechism.com, Author Brothers of John the Steadfast. Concordia Publishing House’s vision is to be the premier publisher of products faithful to Script...

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Sarah Rausch

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

...n 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. and Bylaw Com., Running Substitute Organist Service, LWML Mem. 18. O: BOD Rural Gospel Initiative 3, Business Mgr. /Pr...

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LCEF Board of Directors

LCEF Board of Directors Candidates for The Lutheran Church Extension Fund--Missouri Synod Board of Directors. Lutheran Church Extension Fund | 57

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Gretchen A. Roberts

LCEF Board of Directors

...Alteryx and Autodesk 5. Despite declining church membership, financial pressure on churches and schools, and a volatile interest rate and macroeconomic environment, the Lutheran Church Extension Fund continues to provide vital financial support to congregations and members, including to my own church’s building project in 2023. As a stew...

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Matthew William Hurtienne

LCEF Board of Directors

...ty 4-H Found. 5, Fin. Adv. Thrivent 1. With a doctorate in human resources and extensive leadership experience as a strategic planner, I am enthusiastic about serving the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. My expertise in organizational change, behavior, and research methods enables me to provide data-driven insights to support the LCMS. Add...

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Mark O. Stern

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

...nv. Deleg. 4, CUS Visitation Team CUNE, CUC BOR 9, Res. Task Force 2, Conv. Fl. Com. 2. D: Conv. Deleg. 4, NI Nom. Com. 3, Conf. Spkr. C: Cong. Chm. 8. O: Atty. 30, Writer The Lutheran Witness, Issues Etc. Guest. Abiding in Christ and His Word, Concordia Seminary forms the pastors and church workers that God calls and our congregations ne...

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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...ial role that our universities play in handing on the faith to the next generation of leaders. The board must ensure the university’s teaching is faithful to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, the faculty is supportive of the school’s mission, the administration carries out that mission in accord with Synod’s teaching, and the studen...

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Alicia K. Dietrich

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...rad. Tchr. I am interested in serving on the Board of Regents for CUC because I understand the pressure LCMS universities face to shed their distinctive Lutheran identity and the challenges they face due to declining enrollment and financial pressures. While these challenges are significant, there are opportunities for CUC to thrive. I am...

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Jeremy Thomas Geidel

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

...aska, I understand both the challenges and opportunities facing Concordia institutions, including enrollment pressures, financial stewardship, and strengthening Lutheran identity. I seek to serve in any way possible that supports the Synod’s shared confession and mission. I have a deep passion for Lutheran education and am committed to wo...

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Elroi Reimnitz

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...ffic and Transportation Com. 2, BOD/Coach/ Referee Amer. Youth Soccer Assoc. 10, BOD HOA 28, Pres./Treas. S. Calif. Soccer Officials Assoc. 9, Contrib. The Lutheran Witness. I have the required qualifications as a candidate with an advanced degree (Th.D., 1975) and theological acumen gained through extensive teaching experiences as an adj...

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Alan Paul Runge

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...University, Nebraska, through which I completed studies to attain rostered status in the LCMS as a commissioned teacher. I am deeply connected and committed to our Lutheran universities of the CUS, where eight of my 22 years of professional experience were served at Concordia University Texas as its provost. I am committed to helping CUNE...

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John David Karl Zischke

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...Care Ctr., Fund Devel. I am encouraged by the opportunity to serve as a regent of Concordia University, Nebraska, as a way of giving back to my alma mater and supporting Lutheran education in service to the church and the world. As an ordained pastor of the LCMS, I value Concordia’s role in forming future pastors, teachers, church workers...

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Karl Abbott

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...n the Concordia University, St. Paul, Board of Regents. Over the past three years, I have grown to deeply appreciate the people, community, and strong Lutheran identity of CSP . My formation at Concordia Theological Seminary, together with 21 years in the software and technology business, uniquely equips me to navigate change and advocate...

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Paul Clarence Hinz

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...w having had those bylaws approved, I look forward to their implementation. I look forward to strengthening CSP’s church work programs and seeing the fruits of the Lutheran Identity and Mission Outcome Standards influence every program offered. Raising up Christian leaders across all CSP’s programs remains the objective, and it remains my...

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Keith Wayne Schweitzer

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

...r and goal in serving in this office would be to help facilitate healing from this fractured and painful relationship between CTX and The Lutheran—Church Missouri Synod. T wo institutions I love dearly. I would work to help CTX return to the family of Concordias within the Concordia University System with its unique position as a distinct...

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Jennifer Knox

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

...r Father’s, Greenfield WI (SW); LCMS 40; Business/Tech. Tchr. & Ed. Tech. Coord. S: BOR CUW/CUAA 3. D: IE Conv. Deleg. As a Concordia graduate and Lutheran educator, I have the opportunity to confess Christ and use my vocation to serve others—values instilled in me as a child and fostered at Concordia. My service this past three years on...

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Rande T. Casaday

Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents

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Nominees Submitted to the Committee for Convention Nominations, available for floor nominations from the pool

...and Secretary (or designee) of the Synod. These 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,...

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Appendix

...5. Congregation Positions Held (past and present, listing most recent first) Ye a rs 6. Other Positions Held (past and present, listing most recent first) Ye a rs FLOOR NOMINATIONS FORM 69TH REGULAR CONVENTION | The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod July 18–23, 2026 | Phoenix, Ariz. LCMS INTERNATIONAL CENTER • 1333 S. KIRKWOOD ROAD • ST. LOU...

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Index

............................................ 13, 31 Andrzejewski, Darryl L. ........................................... 31 Appel, Timothy Aaron .............................................. 25 Arp, Wally Marlis .................................. 13, 28, 29, 34 Asburry, Randy Kevin .............................................. 25 Ascher, C...

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Report of Nominations by Ballot

...inning on page 13 of this publication. Preface T his report provides the results of the two nomination processes conducted in preparation for the 2026 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: (a) the numerical, congregational ballot process for selection of President and First and Regional Vice-President candidates; and (b) the w...