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Photo of Matthew C. Phillips from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 54

Matthew C. Phillips

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

Matthew C. Phillips Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors not specified Lincoln, NE; Good Shepherd, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 31 Matthew C. Phillips, Lincoln, NE; Good Shepherd, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 31; Prof. of History. S: Prof. of History CUNE 22, Bd. CHI 2, CTCR 3, Conv. Dele...

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

...ev Christopher Raynard Chesterfield, MI BOERGERT, Dr Stephen RL†‡ Clarkston, MI BOMBARO, Rev Dr John Joseph Lafayette, IN BONE, Mrs Kelly Pinckney, MI BOOE, Rev Dr Phillip Eugene†‡ Luverne, MN BORRASSO, Rev Dr Matthew Earl†‡ Lexington Park, MD BOSTICK, Mr Nathan Lee Sr New Braunfels, TX BOYER, Rev Michael David† Sebewaing, MI BRAATEN, Rev...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

....................... 9 Allen, Jon ......................................................... 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ................................................. 13 Anderson, Steven J. ......

Photo of Jeffrey Eric Skopak from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 30

Jeffrey Eric Skopak

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...hildren ................................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) ................

Photo of Matthew Carl Harrison from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 11

Matthew Carl Harrison

President of the Synod

Matthew Carl Harrison President of the Synod President of the Synod not specified V illage, Ladue, MO (MO) Birth Year Name ...................Matthew Carl Harrison+ Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ... V illage, Ladue, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1962 Bir thplace .......

Photo of Peter Kristoff Lange from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

.... 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 36 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1990 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Concordia, MO.............................1990–1999 St. John’ s Lutheran Church, To...

Photo of Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 25

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...ost nominating votes and consent to serve if elected. No opportunity is provided for floor nominations. a. Nominations and Candidates for Central Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Central Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 265 nominating votes were cast by 340 congregations of the re...

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

....................................................55 David P . Ramirez .............................................................................49 Jamison J. Hardy .............................................................................43 Sean A. W illman ...............................................................................

Photo of Matthew Reed Richard from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 35

Matthew Reed Richard

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Matthew Reed Richard Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) St Name .................... Matthew Reed Richard Locale ..........................................Minot, ND Congregation .St. P aul’s, Minot, ND (ND) Birth Year...

Photo of Matthew William Hurtienne from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 58

Matthew William Hurtienne

LCEF Board of Directors

Matthew William Hurtienne LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Racine, WI; Hales Corners, 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...

Photo of Matthew Earl Borrasso from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 60

Matthew Earl Borrasso

Concordia University System Board of Directors

Matthew Earl Borrasso Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors ordained Lexington Park, MD; Trinity, Lexington Park MD (SE); LCMS 40 Matthew Earl Borrasso, Lexington Park, MD; Trinity, Lexington Park MD (SE); LCMS 40; Pastor. C: Pastor 11. O: Author Scholarly Publications. I would not b...

Photo of Matthew Carl Janssen from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 62

Matthew Carl Janssen

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents

Matthew Carl Janssen Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained or commissioned St. Louis, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 45 Matthew Carl Janssen, St. Louis, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 45; Music Ed. S: Conv. Deleg. C: Kantor/Dir. of Music 12. O...

Photo of Matthew D. Bean from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 65

Matthew D. Bean

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

Matthew D. Bean Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents ordained Midlothian, VA; Redeemer, Richmond VA (SE); LCMS 37 Matthew D. Bean, Midlothian, VA; Redeemer, Richmond VA (SE); LCMS 37; Sr. Pastor. D: CV 11, Chm. Prof. Church Workers’ Conf. Plng. Com. 4. O: Bd. Mem. C10 Coalition of Lut...

Photo of Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 9

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

President of the Synod

.... 27 I. Report on Nominations/Candidates for President of the Synod Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Nomination Process: A total of 2,122 nominating votes were cast by 1,518 congregations of the Synod (compared to 2,526 congregations in 2023; 2,114 in 2019; 1,338 in 2016; 1,479 in 2013; 2,007 in 2010; 2,075 in 2007; and...

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...he Synod Nominations and candidates for First Vice-President of the Synod. First Vice-President | 13 Burdick; Corey J. Chang; Matthew J. Clark; Erik K. Cloeter; Dean M. Davenport; Jordan L. DeBoer; Michael A. L. Eckelkamp; Clarence H. Eisberg; Douglas K. Escue; Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa; John A. Flamme; David C. Fleming; Terry R. Forke; Da...

Photo of David Paul Ramirez from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 33

David Paul Ramirez

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...nt I was born and raised a Lutheran on Chicago’s Southside. As a matter of conscience, I left the ELCA before finishing seminary and transferred to CTSFW . I have seen the moral rot and theological degradation that comes from ignoring God’s Word. It is undeniable that the culture around us can be hostile to our faith. However, we have bee...

pp. 34-36

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...s of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Nabil S. Nour ................................................................................128 Matthew R. Richard .......................................................................41 David C. Mumme ......................

Photo of Blaise Carroll Sedney from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 57

Blaise Carroll Sedney

LCEF Board of Directors

...e Carroll Sedney LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Bel Air, MD; St. Matthew, Bel Air MD (SE); LCMS 49 Blaise Carroll Sedney, Bel Air, MD; St. Matthew, Bel Air MD (SE); LCMS 49; Pastor. C: Pastor 22. O: Chm. BOD HAR-CO Credit Union 10, COO & CFO Spectera Inc., Personal Fin. Couns. 36...

Photo of Christopher Paul Heins from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 70

Christopher Paul Heins

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...ia 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. Building Com. 1, Mem. Strategic Pln...

Photo of David A Davis from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 16

David A Davis

First Vice-President of the Synod

...ber of Children ................................4 College .................................................... Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1983) Member of Synod Congregations ....................................................... 65 Rostered Member of Syno...

Photo of Jeffrey Eric Skopak from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 22

Jeffrey Eric Skopak

First Vice-President of the Synod

...ldren ................................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) ..................

Photo of Richard Xeem-Xais Her from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 49

Richard Xeem-Xais Her

Board for International Mission

...ture led me to part ways with the C&MA and join the LCMS. I have experienced firsthand what works and what doesn’t from my C&MA days to my vicarage at St. Matthew Lutheran Church and the Hmong Mission of Eau Claire, Wis., to my current call at Hmong Lutheran Church (St. Paul, Minn.). 49

Photo of Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 64

Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

...nges in our university system. My desire is that our Concordias would stand solidly on Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions—so that we may continue to spread the Gospel, as Matthew 28:19–20 explains. May our universities take this to heart so that we properly train our next workers to carry on and adhere to our common confessions. Also...

Photo of Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 68

Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

...s in our university system. My desire is that our Concordias would stand solidly on Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions—so that we may continue to spread the Gospel, as Matthew 28:19–20 explains. May our universities take this to heart so that we properly train our next workers to carry on and adhere to our common confessions. Also can...

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