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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...
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
...on, SD BODLEY, Rev 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,...
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. ......
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) ................
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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 ...............................................................................
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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 .......
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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...
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...
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...oordinator .......2005–2006 Graduate Asst., Historical Theology, CTSFW ............................2008–2009 Organizer , Jr. and Sr. High Youth Conferences .........................2010–2015 NLSA Accreditation Committee Chair , Zion Lutheran School 2010–2011 Bugenhagen Conference Planning Committee ................... 2017–present Little...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ......................
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...
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...
pp. 5-7
Preface
Preface
...than President, First Vice-President, and regional vice-presidents. The Office of the Secretary handled the preliminary work for the committee by soliciting names and collecting biographical and evaluative information for use by the committee as it carried out its responsibility to provide slates of candidates. A total of 459 individuals...
pp. 5-6
Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot
...han President, First Vice-President, and regional vice-presidents. The Office of the Secretary handled the preliminary work for the committee by soliciting names and collecting biographical and evaluative information for use by the committee as it carried out its responsibility to provide slates of candidates. A total of 459 individuals (...
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...
p. 18
Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney
First Vice-President of the Synod
...U.T.H.E.R. Plan, St. Louis, MO.............1995–1999 Gospel Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI .................................1999–2007 District Offices P osition Y ears Circuit Visitor, SWD .....................................................................2005–2007 Chair , Evangelism and Stewardship, SWD ...............................2...
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) ..................
p. 34
Sean August Willman
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
.................................... 32 Year of Ordination ...............................................................................1994 P astorates Congregation Y ears Redeemer Lutheran Church, Armour, SD .................................1994–2015 Synod Offices P osition Y ears Fourth Vice-President ......................................
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Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Secretary of the Synod
...3 O: COO LBT 9, Fin. Analyst 6. I am honored to be considered for the office of Secretary of the Synod. My doctoral work in missiology, combined with nearly two decades of cross-cultural ministry experience and current executive leadership of a mission organization, has equipped me to serve the Synod’s confession and mission faithfully....
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
p. 51
Andrew C. Kennell
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...and latter days. As preachers and hearers together under our Captain, Christ, we all alike are to “hear Him,” just as the Father bids. My interest in serving on the CTCR has grown out of nearly 25 years of being in the trenches, serving among God’s people. I hope to help make plain the Word of truth. 52 | Commission on Theology and Church...
p. 55
Heidi K. Abegg
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...urch Coun. O: Law 19. I grew up with Concordia Publishing House books and curricula, and I am honored to serve currently as vicechair of the board. My nearly 30 years’ experience representing nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations has been useful in assisting CPH fulfill its mission to publish products and services that faithfully proclai...
p. 58
Ryan Weir
LCEF Board of Directors
...eciate LCEF’s stewardship of financial resources to strengthen local congregations. If elected, I would provide disciplined governance, engage in collaborative teamwork, and communicate clearly to ensure that LCEF continues to be a strong and responsible partner in the church’s work. 58
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Mark S. Nuckols
Concordia University System Board of Directors
...to complex organizations, religious nonprofit law, higher education law, or the strengthening of the mission of the Synod’s congregations and schools (Bylaw 3.6.6.2.1). [The required qualifications must be clearly specified on the biographical form submitted by nominees, as it provides the basis for their verification.] Board members sho...
p. 63
Joel A Brondos
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...namely, that young men may be diligent in presenting themselves approved to God, rightly dividing the word of truth, so that the laying on of hands in ordination is not done hastily, as the Scriptures clearly prescribe. 63
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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...
p. 65
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...nstructional 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 3.10.6.2.1 [a, c]). [The required qualifications must be clearly specified on the biographical form submitted by nominees, as it provides the ba...
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...
p. 73
Keith Wayne Schweitzer
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...ilitate 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 distinctly Lutheran university and the only Concordia university...
pp. 82-84
Appendix
Appendix
...provides opportunity for nominations from the floor prior to certain elections of the Synod. Such nominations will take place early in the convention after the chairman of the Committee for Convention Nominations has provided his report to the convention. Unless the convention decides to do otherwise by majority vote, only names submitted...
