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Photo of Nabil Subhi Nour from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 35

Nabil Subhi Nour

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Nabil Subhi Nour Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President not specified Our Redeemer , Minnehaha, SD (SD) Birth Year Name ............................ Nabil Subhi Nour+ Locale ..................................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation ...................Our Redeemer , Minnehaha, SD (SD)...

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

...P ersonal Statement 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. How...

pp. 34-36

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...297 congregations 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 .....

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

.................................. 13 Eddy, Mark Roland .................................................. 25 Edmon, Harry ........................................................ 68 Edmon, Paul Pretzer ............................................... 52 Edson, John W. ..................................................... 43 Egger, Paul D. .....

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

..............................................................................148 Peter K. Lange .................................................................................65 Allan R. Buss ..................................................................................40 Richard L. Snow ..................................................

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...A. Taylor Sean A. Willman Duties: The First Vice-President serves in a full-time executive position. He is an elected advisor and assistant to the President, assists the President in discharging his responsibilities and represents him. He assumes the presidency if the office is vacated and performs the II. Report on Nominations/ Candidate...

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

...n Leadership Development Program)........... 2019–present Podcast: Christ, Culture, and Cinema ................................... 2021–present A uthor, Concordia Publishing House: Christ, Culture, and Cinema: How Faith and Film Intersect .....2022 Essa yist, Free Evangelical Lutheran Synod in South Africa ...............2023 Vice-Preside...

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

..................................49 Jamison J. Hardy .............................................................................43 Sean A. W illman ............................................................................33 John C. W ohlrabe Jr. ......................................................................16 John M. Berg ........

Photo of Terence Lung from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 50

Terence Lung

Board for International Mission

...opportunity for alignment in strategy between global agencies, I welcome the opportunity to support the Board for International Mission in strengthening collaboration and sustainability and bringing God’s Word to every language community. Also candidate for: Concordia Publishing House d. Great Lakes Region Lay Candidates for the Board fo...

Photo of Seth Richard Hinz from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 55

Seth Richard Hinz

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

...se plays in equipping the church. I am particularly interested in how digital tools and innovation can expand access to God’s Word and Scripture-engagement resources while supporting long-term sustainability. I hope to contribute experience in marketing, organizational health, and strategic clarity to support CPH’s mission. Also candidate...

Photo of Tia Marie Esser from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 71

Tia Marie Esser

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...ed minister and long-standing leadership in Lutheran education. I bring a commitment to mission-centered governance, fiduciary responsibility, and long-term sustainability grounded in our shared confession. I see both challenge and opportunity in guiding Lutheran higher education through generational and demographic change while maintaini...

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