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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
...BUCHMUELLER, Rev Barrett Ryan Country Club, MO BUCHS, Rev David Michael† Little Rock, AR BUELTMANN, 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 Ste...
p. 51
Mark Paul Surburg
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Mark Paul Surburg Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations layperson Elect 1 layperson (6-year term) Marion, IL; Good Shepherd, Marion IL (SI); LCMS 55 Mark Paul Surburg, Marion, IL; Good Shepherd, Marion IL (SI); LCMS 55; Pastor. S: Adjunct Prof. CUC 1, Prof. CSL. D: Second VP SI 3, CV SI 5,...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
...dex 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, 13, 14, 2...
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...utheran Church—Missouri Synod and a member of a voting 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...
p. 55
Seth Richard Hinz
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...cordia Publishing House. (2023 Handbook, pp. 128–29) Qualifications: Concordia Publishing House is the 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 a...
p. 72
Paul Clarence Hinz
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Paul Clarence Hinz Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Hewitt, TX; Trinity, Woodway TX (TX); LCMS 64 Paul Clarence Hinz+, Hewitt, TX; Trinity, Woodway TX (TX); LCMS 64; Ret. S: BOR CSP incl. Advancement & Governan...
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. 71
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents ordained First Vice-President; Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) St. Louis, MO; Christ Memorial, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 47 Jeffrey Paul Cloeter, St. Louis, MO; Christ Memorial, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 47; Sr. Pastor. S:...
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
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 Theo. Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (...
p. 27
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained First Vice-President; Board of Regents, St. Paul Christ Memorial, St Name .......................... Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation Christ Memorial, St. Louis, MO (MO) Bir...
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
David Paul Ramirez Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) Concordia Historical Institute St Name ..........................David Paul Ramirez Locale ............................... Union Gro ve, WI Congregation .St. P aul Lu...
p. 71
Adam Tyler Filipek
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Adam Tyler Filipek Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents ordained Lidgerwood, ND; Holy Cross, Lidgerwood ND (ND); LCMS 42 Adam Tyler Filipek, Lidgerwood, ND; Holy Cross, Lidgerwood ND (ND); LCMS 42; Pastor. S: Conv. Fl. Com., Adjunct Prof. CSL, Adjunct Prof. CSP . D: Vice-Chm. ND BOD...
pp. 71-72
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents. Concordia University, St. Paul | 71
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Tia Marie Esser
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Tia Marie Esser Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Sioux Falls, SD; Our Redeemer, Sioux Falls SD (SD); LCMS 64 Tia Marie Esser, Sioux Falls, SD; Our Redeemer, Sioux Fal...
p. 15
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.); Christ Memorial, St Name .......................... Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation Christ Memorial, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ..............
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...nt Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Vice Chairman, Open Door Pregnancy Center, 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 Inter...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...ons of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez ...............
p. 53
David Paul Ramirez
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
David Paul Ramirez Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 commissioned minister Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) IX. Report on Candidates for the Concordia Historical Institute Board of Go vernors Elect 2 ministers of...
p. 64
Mark O. Stern
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
Mark O. Stern Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) Lake Forest, IL; St. Paul, Brookfield IL (NI); LCMS 29 Mark O. Stern+, Lake Forest, IL; St. Paul, Brookfield IL (NI); LCMS 29; Atty. S: CSL BOR 8, CCN 3, Conv. Del...
p. 67
Mark D. Wolfrum
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Mark D. Wolfrum Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Homer Glen, IL; St. Paul’s, Lockport IL (NI); LCMS 60 Mark D. Wolfrum, Homer Glen, IL; St. Paul’s, Lockport IL (NI); LCMS...
p. 72
Gary Louis Volberding
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Gary Louis Volberding Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Pequot Lakes, MN; St John’s, Corcoran MN (MNS); LCMS 66 Gary Louis Volberding, Pequot Lakes, MN; St John’s, Corcoran MN (MNS); LCMS 66; Ret. Tchr./Prin. S: BOR CSP 3. D: MS Teacher...
p. 72
Karl Abbott
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Karl Abbott Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents not specified Bellevue, WA; Messiah, Seattle WA (SE); LCMS 44 Karl Abbott+, Bellevue, WA; Messiah, Seattle WA (SE); LCMS 44; Product Mgr. S: BOR CSP 3. C: Elder 12. O: IT Industry 20. I would be grateful for the opportunity to continu...
p. 72
Richard A. Rolf
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Richard A. Rolf 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, M...
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. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...st-Southeast Region b. Nominations and Candidates for EastSoutheast Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 284 nominating votes were cast by 253 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained minister...
p. 53
Mark A. Loest
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
Mark A. Loest Concordia 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. & Museu...
p. 55
Mark Hemingway
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Mark Hemingway Concordia 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 pu...
p. 59
Mark Landon Huff
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
Mark Landon Huff LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees ordained Marysville, MI; Faith, Port Huron MI (MI); LCMS 22 Mark Landon Huff, Marysville, MI; Faith, Port Huron MI (MI); LCMS 22; Pastor. S: Conv. Deleg. D: MI Pastor’s Conf. Plng. Com. C: Pastor 11. O: Residential & Commercial Construction Lending 1, Ret...
p. 59
Mark O. Swenson
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
Mark O. Swenson LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 layperson (3-year term) Plymouth, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 43 Mark O. Swenson, Plymouth, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 43; VP Investment Grp. S: Mem. CPS BOD 12. O: Inves...
p. 71
Donald J. Fondow
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Donald J. Fondow Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Park Rapids, MN; St. John, Park Rapids MN (MNN); LCMS 72 Donald J. Fondow+, Park Rapids, MN; St. John, Park Rapids MN (MNN); LCMS 72; Ret. Parish Pastor/Dist. P...
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,...
p. 72
Rosa Summers
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Rosa Summers Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents not specified Bloomington, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 38 Rosa Summers, Bloomington, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 38; Atty. S: BOR CSP 3, incl. Governance Com. & Bylaws Com. D: MNS BOD 10, MNS Const....
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. 17
Alfonso O. Espinosa
First Vice-President of the Synod
...nt of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained or commissioned Regional Vice-President (West-Southwest Reg.) St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year Name ..........................Alfonso O. Espinosa Locale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year ......................
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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. 32
Mark D . Brandt
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Mark D . Brandt Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great 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 ...............................
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Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...ard L. Snow .............................................................................15 Scott C. Sailer .................................................................................14 5 votes: Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball; John E. Hill 4 votes: Brady L. Finnern 3 votes: Terry R. Forke; Jacob S. Gillard; Jonathan G. Lange; Adam S. Molin...
p. 38
Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...n Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President ordained or commissioned First Vice-President St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year Name ..........................Alfonso O. Espinosa Locale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year .........................
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. 49
Richard Xeem-Xais Her
Board for International Mission
...hard Xeem-Xais Her Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained White Bear Lake, MN; Hmong, St. Paul MN (MNS); LCMS 17 Richard Xeem-Xais Her, White Bear Lake, MN; Hmong, St. Paul MN (MNS); LCMS 17; Pastor. D: Miss. Fl. Com. O: Spkr. NW LWML, Spkr. Christian Living Conf., Multi Asian Inter-ethnic Network. I’m a...
p. 49
Seth Richard Hinz
Board for International Mission
...Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42 Seth Richard Hinz, Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42; Chief Marketing Officer. S: Soc. Media Mgr. for LCMS NYG 5, Media Relations Mgr. CUAA 7, Spkr. Best Practices Min. D: Asst. to the Pres. Web & Media MI 8, Spkr. MI Conf. O: Chief Marketing Officer LBT 3, Dir. for...
p. 52
Paul Pretzer Edmon
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Paul Pretzer Edmon Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations layperson Medford, MA; First, Boston MA (NE); LCMS 43 Paul Pretzer Edmon, Medford, MA; First, Boston MA (NE); LCMS 43; ITC Sr. Research Computing Specialist. S: BOR CSL 10, CCN 1, Lay Deleg. LCMS Conv. 2, LCMS Conv. Fl. Com. Sem. D:...
p. 58
Gretchen A. Roberts
LCEF Board of Directors
...e 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: Marketing Chm. First Luth. School 5, CEO and Owner Red Bike Adv. 3, Dir. Content & Customer Marketing Alteryx and Autodesk 5. Despite declining church membership, financial pressure...
p. 60
Mark S. Nuckols
Concordia University System Board of Directors
Mark S. Nuckols Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (6-year term) Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43 Mark S. Nuckols+, Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43; Pastor Emer. S: MAF Active-Duty U.S. Army Battalion...
p. 62
Mark William Meehl
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
Mark William Meehl Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents not specified Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 69 Mark William Meehl+, Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 69; Prof. CUNE. S: DR, CUNE Rep. for CPH, CTSFW BOR. D: Bible Study Ldr. C:...
p. 66
Paul R. Steinhaus
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Paul R. Steinhaus Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Mequon Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57 Paul R. Steinhaus, Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57; Prin./Tchr. S: Mem. BOR CSP . O: Tchr. 29, Apologetics, School Admin., At...
p. 69
Alan Paul Runge
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Alan Paul Runge Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59 Alan Paul Runge, Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59; H...
p. 70
Christopher Paul Heins
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Christopher Paul Heins Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40 Christopher Paul Heins, Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40; Owner/COO. D: Conv. Deleg. MO. C: Elder 4, Trustee 3, Mem. Build...
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Paul R. Steinhaus
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
Paul R. Steinhaus Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Board of Regents, River Forest f. Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, Wis.) Board of Regents Elect 1 minister...
pp. 7-8
Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key
...r mission and in her congregation as treasurer for 7 years. She has also served in her community on the board of directors of WZ3X Partners for 12 years. Also candidate for: Board of Regents, St. Paul 8 | Biographical Synopses 2026 Key to Abbreviations C = in the Congregation S = in the Synod D = in the District O = in other positions + I...
p. 10
Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
..., St. Louis, MO (1987) Other Degrees ............. PhD , Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2002) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 54 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 38 Y ear of Ordination .......................................................
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First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ennings; Kenneth N. Hessel; Josemon T. (Joe) Hoem; Eric C. Johnson; Todd A. Jones; Chad D. Kendall; Derek S. Klemm; Chad D. Lakies; Michael R. (Mike) Lange; Joel D. Lehenbauer; Robert R. (Reed) Lessing; Mark S. Loder; James F . Marriott; James B. Maxwell; Peter A. Meier; Yohannes A. Mengsteab; Dale A. Meyer; Jeffrey G. Miskus; Michael W ....
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David A Davis
First Vice-President of the Synod
...of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified St Name .................................... David A Davis Locale ....................................Ann Arbor , MI Congregation St. Paul, Ann Arbor, MI (MI) Birth Year ...........................................1957 Bir thplace ..................................... Flint, MI...
p. 17
Jacob S. Gillard
First Vice-President of the Synod
.................. Cambridge, MN Congregation ...............F aith Community, Zimmerman, MN (MNN) Birth Year ...........................................1973 Bir thplace .................................Minnesota Wife’ s Maiden Name ...................... Hausz Number of Children ................................2 College .......................
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Scott C Sailer
First Vice-President of the Synod
..........................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year ...........................................1959 Bir thplace ...............................Renton, WA Wife’s Maiden Name .....Sarah M. Me yer Number of Children ................................3 College ......................................... Con...
p. 36
Scott C. Sailer
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
..........................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year ...........................................1959 Bir thplace ...............................Renton, WA Wife’s Maiden Name .....Sarah M. Me yer Number of Children ................................3 College ......................................... Con...
p. 40
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Secretary of the Synod
...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. Analyst...
p. 44
Douglas Lynn Rutt
LCMS Board of Directors
Douglas Lynn Rutt LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors ordained St. Louis, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 50 Douglas Lynn Rutt, St. Louis, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 50; Prof. Em. S: Miss. to Guatemala 8, Prof. of Pastoral Min. and Miss. CTSFW 12, Reg. Dir. for Latin America/Caribbean LCMS Miss. 4, Prof. a...
p. 45
Miriam Ruth Yakimow
Board for National Mission
Miriam Ruth Yakimow Board for National Mission Board for National Mission commissioned Brighton, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 53 Miriam Ruth Yakimow, Brighton, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 53; Deac., Dir. of Family Min. S: Vol./Nat’l. Host LCMS World Mission 4. D: Dist. Advocacy Team for Commissio...
p. 50
Kelly Bone
Board for International Mission
Kelly Bone Board for International Mission Board for International Mission not specified Pinckney, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 30 Kelly Bone, Pinckney, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 30; Bus. Mgr. & Vol. Coord. C: Treas. O: Business Mgr. MOST Min., LWML, Leading Miss. Teams. I am deeply interested...
p. 54
David Duesenberg
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors not specified Frontenac, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 31 David Duesenberg, Frontenac, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 31; Physician. O: Supporter of CHI, Luth. Sr. Serv., and Luth. Ed. Our Christian family is filled with those who...
p. 54
Robert V. Roethemeyer
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...istorical 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., VP of Inst. Assessment & Accreditation. S: Dir. of Library and Info. Serv. CTSFW 29...
p. 55
Jeff Bull
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...ll Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61 Jeff Bull, Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61; Assoc. Prof. of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. C: Youth Dir., Elder. O: Entrepreneur 37, Dir. of Start Something LAS Academy at Iow...
p. 58
Julie A. Johnson
LCEF Board of Directors
Julie A. Johnson LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62 Julie A. Johnson+, Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62; Accountant/Business Owner. S: BOD LCEF 3. D: Treas. SI 7. C: Cong. Treas. 16. O: BOT Lewis and Clark Com. College 6, CPA, Business Owner,...
p. 61
Korey D. Maas
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...cal Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Osseo, MI; St Pauls, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55 Korey D. Maas+, Osseo, MI; St Pauls, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55; Assoc. Prof. of History. S: Theol. Faculty CUI 9, CTCR 2, CUS BOD 4, CTSFW BOD 8. C: Asst. Pastor 4. O: History Facu...
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Michael David Lange
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...ary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64 Michael David Lange, Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64; Semiconductor Engineer. D: BOD PSW 9. C: Cong. Pres. 4, Cong. VP 2, Head Elder 3, Elder 9, Asst. Treas....
p. 63
Joel A Brondos
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...1, Campus Pastor. O: Instructor of Religion, Dorm. Supervisor, Prof., Author of Various Publications. Jesus said, “Follow Me,” and immediately they dropped their nets and followed Him (Mark 1:17–18). Later, the disciples said, “We have left everything to follow You” (Mark 10:28). Then, after three years, Jesus sent them throughout Judea,...
p. 63
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...mmissioned, 1 layperson (6-year term) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained (6-year term) 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 LB...
p. 64
Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Irvine Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57 Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney, Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57; Deac./Tchr. D: Mem. NI BOD. C: Parish Deac. 11, SS Tchr., VBS Tchr., Youth Grp., Ladies’ Aid, LWML. O: Voice of...
p. 65
Rene Gonzalo Castillero
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...llero Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents ordained Worden, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 35 Rene Gonzalo Castillero, Worden, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 35; Pastor/Headmaster. S: DR. D: Youth & Outdoor Min. Facil. WY . C: Pastor. O: CCLE accreditation team. Proud alum of...
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Julie Ann Mann
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...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 IOWAY Youth & Adult Outreach. C: Worship Music...
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Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...rvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, St. Louis Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57 Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney, Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57; Deac./Tchr. D: Mem. NI BOD. C: Parish Deac. 11, SS Tchr., VBS Tchr., Youth Grp., Ladies’ Aid, LWML. O: Voice of Ca...
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Dan Buman
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...rdia 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 Energy Federal...
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Christopher Robert Marshall
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...shall 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: Luth. HS Music Dept....
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Lance Armstrong O’Donnell
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...a University Wisconsin Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Ixonia, WI; St. Paul, Oconomowoc WI (SW); LCMS 33 Lance Armstrong O’Donnell, Ixonia, WI; St. Paul, Oconomowoc WI (SW); LCMS 33; Sr. Pastor. S: Bd. Mem. CUC 1, BRTFSSG OH, Conv. Deleg. D: Bd Mem. Luth. HS Assoc. of Greater Milwaukee...
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Preface
Preface
...ently works as an attorney. She is an incumbent to a position on the Board for National Mission, serving as such for 6 years, and has served twice as a Synod convention delegate. She has served for 3 years on the South Wisconsin District board for mission and in her congregation as treasurer for 7 years. She has also served in her communi...
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CSP
Abbreviations and Key
CSP Concordia University, St. Paul
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...hristopher S. Esget .......................................................................28 Jeffrey P . Cloeter .............................................................................24 Patrick T . (Pat) Ferry ......................................................................17 Jamison J. Hardy ...................................
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Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
...My Fathers; Christ Have Mercy; A Little Book on Joy; Luther, A Simple Way to Pray; Chemnitz, Church Order; Letters from a Pastor’s Heart; Women Pastors?; Closed Communion?; One Lord, Two Hands?; Lutheran Preaching?; Why I Am Joyfully Lutheran; An LCMS Statement on Mission for the 21st Century; Take Courage; The Comfort of Lutheran Doctri...
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Matthew Carl Harrison
President of the Synod
...ns (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 35 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1991 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Westgate, IA ......................
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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 M...
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Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ent 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: “Ta...
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Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...tral 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. B...
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Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
...tral 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. B...
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Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
............................2006–2009 Member , Northern Illinois District East Region Pastoral Conference Committee ......................................2006–2010 Secretary, Northern Illinois District Nominations Committee ...........2009 Circuit V isitor, Southern Illinois District ....................................2015–2018 Chair man, S...
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Andrew C. Kennell
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...5, Const. Rev. Com. NE 2, Dist. Nom. Com. MO 2, CV MO 4. C: Miss. Coun. Secy. SW Cir. MO 2. “If the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle?” asks St. Paul (1 Cor. 14:8). Clarity of the battle cry “Jesus is Lord!” is what the CTCR strives to bring to the church in order to build it up in these gray and latter days....
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Noreen L. Linke
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...terials over the past several decades. I am impressed by the steady improvement in the quality of materials and services CPH provides. CPH is a vital entity in the global marketplace, and I would love to use my skills and talents to help CPH continue this positive trajectory of producing high quality Lutheran materials that meet the needs...
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Jason Behr
LCEF Board of Directors
...lifications: Board members should have a broad range of experience in one or more of the following: financial services, investments, loans and real estate, legal, banking, administration, and marketing. Prior experience on other LCMS boards is also desirable. Board members are expected to attend meetings regularly, not missing two consecu...
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Kevin D. Robson
LCEF Board of Directors
...he assets, connected systems, vast opportunities, and challenges that lie ahead for both the Synod and LCEF . It would be an honor to carry forward a strong theological, financial, marketing, board governance, and strategy background—acquired in Synod, congregation, and secular work contexts—in serving and confessing Christ through the LC...
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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...ration of complex organizations, finance, law, investments, technology, human resources, facilities management, fund development, or a specific instructional or operational domain designated by the college or university (e.g., “health care” or “marketing”). Qualifications are reviewed and verified by the Concordia University System (Bylaw...
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Bruce D. Schultz
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...nd strengthen the institution while building the skills of Lutheran school teachers and other professional church workers along with Lutheran laypersons as they develop their vocations. Concordia University, St. Paul | 71 70
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Appendix
Appendix
...____________________ 8. How and to what extent has this individual demonstrated familiarity and support of the colleges and universities of the Concordia University System? With which institution(s) and region(s) is he/she most familiar? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________...
