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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 Matthew Richard Matthew Reed Richard Name .................... Matthew Reed Richard Locale ..........................................Minot, ND Congregation .St...
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. ......
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...
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...
p. 22
Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard)
First Vice-President of the Synod
Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Birth Year Don Jr. Don Richard Jr. Name .............Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ..Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Bir...
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 ......................
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...
p. 49
Richard Xeem-Xais Her
Board for International Mission
Richard Xeem-Xais Her Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained White Bear Lake, MN; Hmong, St. Paul MN (MNS); LCMS 17 Richard Her Richard Xeem-Xais Her 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., Mul...
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 Matthew Harrison Matthew Carl Harrison Name ...................Matthew Carl Harrison+ Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ... V illage, Ladue, MO (MO) Birth Year ............................
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) ................
p. 40
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Secretary of the Synod
Richard 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 Jr. Richard Charles Jr. Richard Charles Rudowske Jr., Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27; Exec. LBT S: Miss. LBT 7, Guest Instructor CTSFW 5 C: Ass...
p. 50
Richard Philip Fielitz Jr.
Board for International Mission
Richard Philip Fielitz Jr. Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained Granite Bay, CA; Holy Cross, Rocklin CA (CNH); LCMS 54 Richard Jr. Richard Philip Jr. Richard Philip Fielitz Jr., Granite Bay, CA; Holy Cross, Rocklin CA (CNH); LCMS 54; Ret. Federal Gov. Chief-of-Staff. S: Fl. Com. Mem. D: CNH and RM Dist....
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 Phillips Matthew C. Phillips Matthew C. Phillips, Lincoln, NE; Good Shepherd, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 31; Prof. of History. S: Prof. of History C...
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 Hurtienne Matthew William Hurtienne Matthew William Hurtienne, Racine, WI; Hales Corners, Hales Corners WI (EN); LCMS 50; Assoc. Prof. of Human Resource Devel. S: Univ. Reviewer CUNE, CU...
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 Borrasso Matthew Earl Borrasso Matthew Earl Borrasso, Lexington Park, MD; Trinity, Lexington Park MD (SE); LCMS 40; Pastor. C: Pastor 11. O: Autho...
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 Janssen Matthew Carl Janssen Matthew Carl Janssen, St. Louis, MO; Hope, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 45; Music Ed. S: Conv....
p. 63
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— Secretary b. Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, Mo.) Board of Regents Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— commissioned,...
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 Bean Matthew D. Bean 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:...
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 Rolf Richard A. Rolf 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...
p. 73
Richard A. Zeile
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
Richard A. Zeile Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents ordained Fenton, MI; St. Johns, Taylor MI (MI); LCMS 70 Richard Zeile Richard A. Zeile Richard A. Zeile, Fenton, MI; St. Johns, Taylor MI (MI); LCMS 70; Pastor Ret./Radio Spkr. S: Conv. Fl. Com. D: Dist. Archivist 2, S&E Pastors’ Conf....
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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...
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...nd 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 within that region who receive...
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 ...............................................................................
p. 49
Seth Richard Hinz
Board for International Mission
Seth Richard Hinz Board for International Mission Board for International Mission not specified Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42 Seth Hinz Seth Richard Hinz 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,...
p. 51
Martin Richard Noland
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Martin Richard Noland Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations ordained San Mateo, CA; Grace, San Mateo CA (CNH); LCMS 68 Martin Noland Martin Richard Noland Martin Richard Noland, San Mateo, CA; Grace, San Mateo CA (CNH); LCMS 68; Sr. Pastor. S: Dir. of CHI 6, Tchr. CUC and CTSFW. C: Pastor...
p. 55
Seth Richard Hinz
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Seth Richard Hinz Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors layperson Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Board for International Mission (Central Reg.) X. Report on Candidates for the Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. One- t...
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 Sedney Blaise Carroll Sedney 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 Sp...
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 Heins Christopher Paul Heins Christopher Paul Heins, Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40; Owner/COO. D: Conv. Deleg. MO. C: Elder 4, Trustee 3,...
pp. 5-7
Preface
Preface
...ormation for use by the committee as it carried out its responsibility to provide slates of candidates. A total of 459 individuals (nearly the same number as for the 2023 convention) were nominated for at least one position, including 49 incumbents. This provided the pool from which the committee made its selections. Of the 459 nominated,...
pp. 5-6
Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot
...rmation for use by the committee as it carried out its responsibility to provide slates of candidates. A total of 459 individuals (nearly the same number as for the 2023 convention) were nominated for at least one position, including 49 incumbents. This provided the pool from which the committee made its selections. Of the 459 nominated,...
p. 10
Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
............................... 2012–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Convention Delegate .......................................................2007, 2016, 2019 Resur rection, St Joel Biermann Joel David Biermann Name ........................ Joel David Biermann Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation .....
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...
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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) ..................
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Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...Biermann Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ...... Resur rection Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1960 Bir thplace ............................ W aconia, MN Wife’s Maiden Name ................. Richardt Number of Children ...........................
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Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...ns 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 ministers who received nominating votes: Christopher S. Esget .....................................................................109 W ally M. Arp ..............................................
p. 31
Luke Thomas Zimmerman
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
................. 2009–2015 Philadelphia Circuit V isitor, English District .............................2014–2015 Secretary, English District ..........................................................2015–2025 Chair , Board of Directors, English District ............................ 2025–present Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type...
p. 32
Mark D . Brandt
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
........... 2023–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Synod Convention Voting Delegate ...........................................1983, 2007 District Offices Position Y ears Counselor, St. Joseph Circuit, Michigan District ......................1985–1990 Mission and Ministr y Commission, Michigan District .............1997–2003 Board of Di...
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...
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...
