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p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
Peter Kristoff Lange President of the Synod President of the Synod ordained or commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Regional Vice-President (West-Southwest Reg.) Hope, St Peter Lange Peter Kristoff Lange Name ......................... Peter Kristoff Lange Locale .................................... St. Louis, M...
p. 20
Peter Kristoff Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
Peter Kristoff Lange First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod commissioned President Hope, St Peter Lange Peter Kristoff Lange Name .......................Peter Kristoff Lange+ Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ..Hope, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ..............................
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
...llen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ................................................. 13 Anderson, Steven J. ......................................... 13, 31 Andrzejewski, Darryl L. .................................
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
...ASBURY, Rev Christopher Page Norfolk, NE AUSTIN, Rev Dr Kevin W† Chandler, AZ BARNES, Rev Michael W South Lyon, MI BARNETT, Rev Shawn Thomas† Fort Wayne, IN BASELEY, Rev Joel R Dearborn, MI BAYE, Rev Matthew David De Pere, WI BEAN, Rev Dr Matthew D† Midlothian, VA BEANE, Rev Larry L II Gretna, LA BEAVERS, Dr Jeffrey Scott Orange, CA BEHR...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...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 2,581 in 2004). As required by Bylaw 3.12.2 (d), here following are the names and tall...
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Peter James Brock Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) St Peter Brock Peter James Brock Name ........................... Peter James Brock Locale ........................................Decatur , IN Congregation St. John Luthera...
p. 20
Eric T. Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
Eric T. Lange First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (West-Southwest Reg.) Redeemer , Gresham, OR (NOW) Birth Year Eric Lange Eric T. Lange Name ......................................Eric T. Lange Locale ....................................Gresham, OR Congregation .. Redeemer ,...
p. 38
Eric T. Lange
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
Eric T. Lange West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President not specified Redeemer , Gresham, OR (NOW) Birth Year Eric Lange Eric T. Lange Name ......................................Eric T. Lange Locale ....................................Gresham, OR Congregation .. Redeemer , Gresham, OR (NOW...
p. 45
Peter C. Bender
Board for National Mission
Peter C. Bender Board for National Mission Board for National Mission ordained Colgate, WI; Peace, Sussex WI (SW); LCMS 64 Peter Bender Peter C. Bender Peter C. Bender+, Colgate, WI; Peace, Sussex WI (SW); LCMS 64; Sr. Pastor. S: BNM 10, Comm. on Worship LSB Agenda Comm. 8, OIM Sem. Lecturer in Catechesis 3, CTSFW Adjunct Faculty 6, CUW A...
p. 62
Michael David Lange
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
Michael David Lange Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64 Michael Lange Michael David Lange Michael David Lange, Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64; Semiconductor Engineer....
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...of religion—ordained, not a specific ministry pastor, on the roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and 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 re...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...inosa......................................................................117 Yohannes A. Mengsteab .................................................................33 Anthony B. (Brian) Flamme ..........................................................22 Scott R. Murray .......................................................................
pp. 13-24
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
.... Haupt; Jeffrey B. Hemmer; Kenneth M. (Ken) Hennings; Kenneth N. Hessel; Josemon T. (Joe) Hoem; Eric C. Johnson; Todd A. Jones; Chad D. Kendall; Derek S. Klemm; Chad D. Lakies; Michael R. (Mike) Lange; Joel D. Lehenbauer; Robert R. (Reed) Lessing; Mark S. Loder; James F . Marriott; James B. Maxwell; Peter A. Meier; Yohannes A. Mengsteab;...
p. 11
Matthew Carl Harrison
President of the Synod
...Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1989) Other Degrees ......... STM, Concordia Theo. Sem., Fort Wayne (1991); LLD, Concordia Univ., Ann Arbor; DD, Concordia Theo. Sem., Fort Wayne; Graduate Studies, Concordia Sem., St. Louis; Concordia Theol. Sem., Fort Wayne Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Roste...
p. 19
Mark Robert Hoehner
First Vice-President of the Synod
...s, St Mark Hoehner Mark Robert Hoehner Name ......................Mark Robert Hoehner Locale .................................. St. P eters, MO Congregation .... Chapel of the Cross, St. Peters, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1974 Bir thplace .......................... St. P eters, MO Wife’s Maiden Name .......
p. 24
Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...er vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Staff, Bugenhagen Conference .............................................. 2018–present Clerg y Ambassador Committee, CTSFW .............................. 2026–present P ersonal Statement The church of God is established, strengthened, and sustained by the Word of God and the Holy Sacraments....
p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
.......... 1999–2005 V ice Chairman, Hands of Hope Pregnancy Centers, Tucson, AZ ................ 2008–2014 Guest Lecturer , Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO............................2010 V isiting Professor for the International Lutheran Council (Lutheran Leadership Development Program)........... 2019–present Podcast: Christ, Culture, a...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...ic C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez .............................................................................49 Jamison J. Hardy .....................................
p. 47
Vernon W. Kettelhake
Board for National Mission
Vernon W. Kettelhake Board for National Mission Board for National Mission not specified Tecumseh, NE; St. Peter, Elk Creek NE (NEB); LCMS 68 Vernon Kettelhake Vernon W. Kettelhake Vernon W. Kettelhake, Tecumseh, NE; St. Peter, Elk Creek NE (NEB); LCMS 68; Dist. Sales Mgr. C: SS Tchr., Cong. Voter’s Assembly Secy. 3, Trustee 3, Bd. of Ed....
p. 69
Craig A. Ernstmeyer
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...rnstmeyer Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified St. Peter’s, MO; Messiah, Weldon Spring MO (MO); LCMS 53 Craig Ernstmeyer Craig A. Ernstmeyer Craig A. Ernstmeyer+, St. Peter’s, MO; Messiah, Weldon Spring MO (MO); LCMS 53; Dir. of Operations & Devel. S: BOR CUNE 7, Schoo...
p. 11
Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
...ame ............................ Brady Lee Finnern Locale ........................................Sar tell, MN Congregation ..Redeemer , St. Cloud, MN (MNN) Birth Year ...........................................1979 Bir thplace .............................W adena, MN Wife’s Maiden Name .............Am y Buran Number of Children ............
p. 15
Allan R. Buss
First Vice-President of the Synod
................4 College ...................Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI (1986) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1990) Other Degrees Honorary DDiv , Concordia Univ. Wisconsin, Mequon, WI Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 61 Rostered Member of Synod...
p. 23
Deric Armon Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
...fe’s Maiden Name ...Julie Ann F romm Number of Children ................................1 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1987) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992) Member of Synod Congregations (years) .........................................
p. 30
Deric Armon Taylor
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...s Maiden Name ...Julie Ann F romm Number of Children ................................1 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1987) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1992) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ...........................................
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...t comes from ignoring God’s Word. It is undeniable that the culture around us can be hostile to our faith. However, we have been given the message of eternal truth and salvation in Jesus Christ to proclaim to the world. Whether it be by exercising oversight or through encouragement, our leaders should guide the Synod to be faithful and fe...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...Matthew R. Richard .......................................................................41 David C. Mumme ...........................................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ...............................................................18 Richard L. Snow .................................................
p. 34
Sean August Willman
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...e or Experience Type of Service Year s Staff, Bugenhagen Conference .............................................. 2018–present Clerg y Ambassador Committee, 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 a...
p. 36
Scott C. Sailer
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...Sioux Falls Lutheran School ......................................................................................... 2025–present P ersonal Statement “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). The Gospel! God’s Good News of Christ crucified and risen for you. The “you”...
p. 44
Michael Paul Schuermann
Board for National Mission
...g. 2. D: CV 3, CID Nom. Com. 1, CID BOD 4, Chm. Human Care and Worker Wellness Com. C: Campus Pastor 6. O: Religious Workers Assoc. 6. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another” (1 Peter 4:10). Serving the Synod is a privilege. I’m honored to be nominated to continue serving on the Board for National Mission. The fields ar...
