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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. 76
Stephen M. Saunders
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
.... It is a challenging time for higher education, as scholarship and even science itself are endangered by anti-Christian ideologies that usurp and even mock the pursuit of truth. Students need the truth to be taught in all its purity more than ever. The Concordias should be uncompromisingly dedicated both to educational and scientific int...
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
...t, NE THIEME, Rev Brian Keith Columbia, MO THOELKE, Mr John Oak Park, IL THOMA, Rev Dr Christopher Ian†‡ Linden, MI THOMPSON, Mr William Mart II† University City, MO TOMESCH, Rev Dr Harald George†‡ Slinger, WI TORKELSON, Rev Daniel T†‡ Cross Plains, WI TOWERY, Mr Kris Louisville, KY TOWNSEND, John La Grange, MO TOWNSEND, Jonathan Whitmore...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
..................................... 13 Grimm, Robert W. (Bob) .......................................... 25 Grobien, Gifford Andrew ............................................ 9 Gruenwald, David Andrew ........................................ 25 Gude, George J. .................................................... 25 Hagan, Robert Lee IV (...
p. 26
Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
.....1988–1998 Lutheran Church of W ebster Gardens ......................................2000–2016 V acancy Pastor in St. Louis, MO................................................2016–2026 Other Full-T ime Positions Position Y ears Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO...............................................
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...26 Convention theme, “Christ Is Risen Indeed” (1 Cor. 15:20–22), I believe resurrection hope is the heartbeat of our mission. This truth is best lived out through koinonia— the deep, shared partnership in our Synod. Because no leader or church can “go it alone,” we must unite to carry out God’s will. By strengthening congregations, suppor...
p. 51
Mark Paul Surburg
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...Lutheran Confessions. There is a continuing need to address questions that arise in our changing cultural milieu on this basis. In a world that believes there is no truth, this truth guides all of our evaluation and informs the decisions that we make. It would be a privilege to assist in that important work. LAYPERSONS Elect 1 layperson...
p. 10
Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
..........1987 P astorates Congregation Y ears Trinity Lutheran Church, Bemidji, MN .......................................1987–1988 St. Matthe w Lutheran Church, Holt, MI ....................................1988–1998 Lutheran Church of W ebster Gardens ......................................2000–2016 V acancy Pastor in St. Louis, MO............
p. 17
Alfonso O. Espinosa
First Vice-President of the Synod
.............................................2019–2026 Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Adjunct Professor of Theology, Concordia University Irvine, Irvine, CA ......................................................1996–2002, 2009–2021 Author/Writer ...................................................................
p. 23
Deric Armon Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
...t, Atlantic District ..........................1995–2002, 2008–2010 Pastoral Assistant to the District President, Atlantic District 2002–2004 Fir st Vice-President, New Jersey District .............................. 2012–present Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s East Brooklyn Congregations Assoc. ...............
p. 28
Michael Paul Schuer mann
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...............................2013–2015 CID Board of Directors................................................................2018–2022 CID Finance and Management Commission ...........................2018–2025 Chair man ............................................................................2022–2025 Circuit V isitor .....................
p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...eus; Randolph H. (Randy) Raasch 1 vote: Steven J. Anderson; Darryl L. Andrzejewski; Phillip A. Baerwolf; Mark C. Bestul; Craig L. Bickel; Christopher R. Bodley; Jason M. Braaten; Mark P . Braden; Jesse K. Cearlock; James D. Chinery; Larry G. Courson; Dean M. Davenport; David A. Davis; Randall S. Duncan; Jacob J. Eichers; Chad R. Elfe; Chr...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...f the Synod provide no opportunity for adding names to this slate, other than due to the death, declination, or unavailability of a candidate, the ballot for the election of the Great Lakes Region VicePresident is expected to contain the names of the following top five consenting candidates in alphabetical order: Mark D. Brandt Jamison J....
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...P astors’ Conference Planning Committee .....................2023–2026 Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Duke University Lutheran Campus Ministry Coordinator .......2005–2006 Graduate Asst., Historical Theology, CTSFW ............................2008–2009 Organizer , Jr. and Sr. High Youth Conferences .........
p. 38
Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
.......................................2019–2026 Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Adjunct Professor of Theology, Concordia University Irvine, Irvine, CA ......................................................1996–2002, 2009–2021 Author/Writer .........................................................................
p. 38
Bradley W ayne Jurischk
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...r Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Director of Christian Education, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Raymore, MO...................2002–2007 Director of Student Ministr y, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Houston, TX ..........................................2007–2014 P ersonal Statement I am honored to be considered for th...
p. 40
John Wollenburg Sias
Secretary of the Synod
...antly before everyone the common commitments and aims adopted by the convention, and to prepare the convention wisely to adjust them, that we may ever more hold our confession not only in word but in truth and doing. This is a demanding and essential post, near the front for many challenges. It has been an honor to serve. IV. Report on Ca...
p. 42
Jesse L. Yow Jr.
LCMS Board of Directors
...s challenges, but God gives opportunities. Society changes and resources seem limited, but God still brings the mission field to our doorstep. We and our neighbors all need the truth of God’s Word, both Law and Gospel. Although the Synod’s congregations, schools, universities, seminaries, church plants, and missions are all on the front l...
p. 45
Peter C. Bender
Board for National Mission
...9. O: Issues Etc. Regular Guest. My 39 years of parish experience—evangelizing the lost, teaching the catechism, comforting troubled consciences, and confessing the truth of the Christian faith—has given me a wealth of experience to draw upon in giving national mission leadership to the Synod at large and in assisting the Board for Nation...
p. 51
Andrew C. Kennell
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...m,” 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 Relations 51
p. 54
David Duesenberg
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...s that tie us together, may each of us see ourselves as a member of our one Christian family, to inspire the church and community. Concordia Publishing House | 55 truth of the Gospel, and it would be an honor to be a member of the Board of Directors that has oversight of this important mission. 54
pp. 55-56
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...ouse Board of Directors Candidates for the Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors. Concordia Publishing House | 55 truth of the Gospel, and it would be an honor to be a member of the Board of Directors that has oversight of this important mission.
p. 55
Jeff Bull
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...37, Dir. of Start Something LAS Academy at Iowa State Univ. Concordia Publishing House plays a role of ever-increasing importance for our Synod as truth becomes more and more “relative” in society. The leadership of our congregations can be tempted to use program materials and publications that, often unknowingly, do not align with the c...
p. 63
Joel A Brondos
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...ucation heeds this pattern—and the seminary Board of Regents serves the Synod to this end, 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
p. 65
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...he faculty is supportive of the school’s mission, the administration carries out that mission in accord with Synod’s teaching, and the students have the opportunity to learn the truth of Lutheran doctrine as they prepare for their various vocations. Also candidate for: First Vice-President XV. Report on Candidates for College/University B...
p. 68
Gary C. Nelson
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...children so that they may know Christ and be found in Him on the Last Day, and when possible, to strive to educate all children, not just our own, in the truth of God’s Word. This is accomplished by providing the best possible education we can using the resources with which we are entrusted, while being faithful to the inerrant Word of G...
p. 69
Craig A. Ernstmeyer
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...s a graduate of CUNE, I am excited about the potential of continuing to serve as a member of the Board of Regents! In the ever-changing world in which we live, the timeless truth of the Gospel the Concordia system provides needs to continue to be the top priority. The Lutheran education landscape is changing, and we need to provide our K–...
p. 71
Donald J. Fondow
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...ive environment, and a shortage of church workers. It’s a blessing to see how the Lord is using CSP to assist its students to grow in His grace and in knowledge of the truth of His Word. MINISTERS OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) 71
