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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...
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. ......
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. 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. 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 ............................
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. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...rk D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez .............................................................................49 Jamison J. Hardy .............................................................................43 Sean A. W illman ....................................
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...
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. 56
William Mart Thompson
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
William Mart Thompson Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified II, University City, MO; Holy Cross, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 34 William Thompson William Mart Thompson William Mart Thompson, II, University City, MO; Holy Cross, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 34; Assoc. Atty. O: Law 6...
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Meehl Mark William Meehl Mark William Meehl+, Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 69; Prof. CUNE. S: DR, CUNE Rep. for CPH, CTS...
p. 74
William Brandt
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
William Brandt Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents not specified Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30 William Brandt William Brandt+, Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30; Justice of the Peace. C: Cong. Pres., Chm. Bd. of Stewp., Church Coun. Secy. 4. O:...
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. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
.............................22 Scott R. Murray ..............................................................................22 Bradley W . Jurischk .........................................................................16 T imothy P . (Tim) Ahlman ................................................................9 Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa...
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,...
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. 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. 24
Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...mmittee, CTSFW .............................. 2026–present 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 doctri...
pp. 25-27
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...minees for regional vice-president. Vice-President: Central 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 wr...
pp. 25-39
Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
...or regional vice-president offices. Vice-President: Central 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 wr...
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...n. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Christopher S. Esget .....................................................................109 W ally M. Arp ..................................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman...............................
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. 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...
