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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 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., Multi Asian Inter-ethnic Network. I’m...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
........................................... 69 Ahlman, Timothy Paul (Tim) .............. 9, 13, 14, 28, 37 Alb, Larry A. ............................................................ 9 Allen, Jon ......................................................... 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul...
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
...ied as sufficient by the President (or designee) and Secretary (or designee) of the Synod. These persons may be nominated from the floor for a CUS board position without further review. BIERBAUM, Mr Timothy Martin† Shawano, WI BIGGS, Rev Dr Luther C† Lincoln, NE BITTNER, Andrew†‡ Mankato, MN BLOCKER, Mrs Jessica Christine†‡ Luverne, MN BL...
pp. 7-8
Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key
...pictures throughout this publication describing their past and present service in their congregations=C, the Synod=S, districts=D, and others=O (community, etc.). The number following “LCMS” in the paragraph indicates number of years the candidate has been a member (baptized or confirmed) of an LCMS congregation; other numbers following l...
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Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...rmann Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained President Resur rection Lutheran Church, St Name ........................ Joel David Biermann Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ...... Resur rection Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year .................
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Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
Brady Lee Finnern President of the Synod President of the Synod commissioned First Vice-President Lutheran Services in America Board; Lutheran World Relief Board ...................................................................................2001–2010 A uthor/Translator/Editor of numerous publications, most recently Redeemer , St Name...
p. 10
Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
...Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) Year of Ordination ...............................................................................1999 Pastorates Congregation Y ears St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Dedham, MA ...............................1994–2004 St. P aul Lutheran Church, Brookfield, IL ................................
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...heville, NC (SE) Birth Year ...........................................1966 Bir thplace .................. Ne w Brunswick, NJ Wife’s Maiden Name .........................Pa rr Number of Children ................................2 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1988) Seminary ...............
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David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...Plains Region) Concordia Historical Institute St Name ..........................David Paul Ramirez Locale ............................... Union Gro ve, WI Congregation .St. P aul Lutheran Church, Union Grove, WI (SW) Birth Year ...........................................1981 Bir thplace ................................Chicago, IL Wife’s...
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Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
..............................................1965 Bir thplace ................................Delano, CA Wife’s Maiden Name .....................Mar tin Number of Children ................................8 College ...............................Concordia University Irvine, Irvine, CA (1987) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y...
pp. 5-7
Preface
Preface
...ry on Feb. 20, 2026, along with a list of congregations that had voted. A report of the results of the balloting process and biographical and other information for each of the five candidates on the slate for the office of President is printed beginning on page 9 of this publication. The election of the President will take place six weeks...
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...ar ...........................................1962 Bir thplace .............................. Houston, TX Wife’s Maiden Name .....Marcia Boening Number of Children ................................4 College .................................Concordia University, River Forest, IL (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...igion—ordained (West-Southwest Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 338 nominating votes were cast by 287 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Alfonso O. Espinosa.........................................................................
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Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) St Name ........................... Peter James Brock Locale ........................................Decatur , IN Congregation St. John Lutheran Church, Decatur , IN (IN) Birth Year ...........................................1983 Bir thplace ............................Columbus, IN Wif...
pp. 82-84
Appendix
Appendix
...n of the Committee for Convention Nominations has provided his report to the convention. Unless the convention decides to do otherwise by majority vote, only names submitted prior to the published deadline for submission of names (October 18, 2025) will be eligible for nomination from the floor. If there is question whether a particular n...
p. 11
Matthew Carl Harrison
President of the Synod
.......................................1962 Bir thplace .............................Sioux City , IA Wife’s Maiden Name ..... Kath y Schimm Number of Children ................................2 College .................................Mor ningside University, Sioux City, IA (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne,...
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Mark S. Nuckols
Concordia University System Board of Directors
...High School Bd. Pres., Vol. Chapl. for Austin Fire Dept. My intent for continuing in service on the Board is to continue fostering a consistent and recognizable Lutheran identity across all our Concordias. It’s been an honor collaborating with faculty and leadership, listening to and reflecting on Scripture’s clarion call for all learning...
pp. 5-6
Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot
...y on Feb. 20, 2026, along with a list of congregations that had voted. A report of the results of the balloting process and biographical and other information for each of the five candidates on the slate for the office of President is printed beginning on page 9 of this publication. The election of the President will take place six weeks...
p. 22
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ville, NC (SE) Birth Year ...........................................1966 Bir thplace .................. Ne w Brunswick, NJ Wife’s Maiden Name .........................Pa rr Number of Children ................................2 College .............................................. Concordia College, New York (1988) Seminary .................
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Steven D . Turner
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...Birth Year ...........................................1958 Bir thplace ........................ Jamestown, ND Wife’s Maiden Name .................... Mucha Number of Children ................................4 College ......................... Nor th Dakota State University, Fargo, ND (1981) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar...
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Victor J. Belton
First Vice-President of the Synod
...(FG) Birth Year ...........................................1953 Bir thplace ......................W ashington, D.C. Wife’s Maiden Name .......................Clar k Number of Children ................................0 College .......................................Concordia College, Bronxville, NY (1982) Seminary ...........................
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Wally Mar lis Arp
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...ice-President; Board of Regents, Fort Wayne St Name ................................Wally Mar lis Arp Locale ........................... Winter Springs, FL Congregation ............St. Luk e’s Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL (SELC) Birth Year ...........................................1958 Bir thplace ............................... Wichita,...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...regional vice-president. Vice-President: Great Lakes Region | 31 to reinforce, restructure, and reorganize strong regional Lutheran congregations in population centers of the East and Southeast. Emphasizing shared Lutheran distinctives, these congregations can be beacons of Christ’s Gospel. c. Nominations and Candidates for Great Lakes Re...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...t Plains Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 313 nominating votes were cast by 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. Ri...
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 Name .................... Matthew Reed Richard Locale ..........................................Minot, ND Congregation .St. P aul’s, Minot, ND (ND) Birth Year...
p. 53
David Paul Ramirez
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...e WI (SW); LCMS 21; Pastor. S: DR 12, Conv. Deleg. 1, Nom. Com. 1. D: CI and SW Pastors’ Conf. Plng. Com. 5, SI Fl. Com. 2, CV SW 5. C: Pastor 17. O: Duke Univ. Luth. Lutheran Campus Min. Coord. 1, Grad. Asst. CTSFW 1, Organizer, Jr. and Sr. High Youth Confs. 5, Chm. NLSA Accreditation Com., Zion Luth. School, Bugenhagen Conf. Plng. Com....
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 A. Rolf, Grand Rapids, MI; Immanuel, Grand Rapids MI (MI); LCMS 67; Fin. Rep. Ret. C: BOD Mem. & Chm. Luth. Schools 14. O: BOD Maple Creek Senior Care 7, M...
p. 16
Christopher S. Esget
First Vice-President of the Synod
Christopher S. Esget First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.) Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birth Year Name .........................Christopher S. Esget Locale .................................. Alexandria, VA Congregation Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN) Birt...
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Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney
First Vice-President of the Synod
.................. F ort Dodge, IA Congregation .....St. P aul, Fort Dodge, IA (IW) Birth Year ...........................................1965 Bir thplace ......................Baton Rouge, LA Wife’s Maiden Name ......................Bick el Number of Children ................................6 College ............................... Souther...
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 Name .............Don Richard Stuckwisch Jr. (Richard) Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ..Emmaus, South Bend, IN (IN) Birth Year ...................
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Michael Paul Schuer mann
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...e-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained Board for National Mission (Central Reg.) University Lutheran Church, Champaign, IL (CI) Birth Year Name .............. Michael Paul Schuer mann Locale ..................................Champaign, IL Congregation ............University Lutheran Church, Champaign, IL (CI) B...
p. 29
Christopher S. Esget
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
Christopher S. Esget East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) First Vice-President MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) (3-year term) Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN...
p. 31
Luke Thomas Zimmer man
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...s Zimmer man Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Calvar y Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, PA (EN) Birth Year Name ..............Luke Thomas Zimmer man Locale ..........................Mechanicsburg , PA Congregation . Calvar y Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, PA (EN) Birth Year ......
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
............. 54 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 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 cong...
p. 15
Allan R. Buss
First Vice-President of the Synod
...rth Year ...........................................1964 Bir thplace ......................... W atertown, WI Wife’s Maiden Name .................P eterson Number of Children ................................4 College ...................Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI (1986) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, For...
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Eric T. Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
...m, OR (NOW) Birth Year ...........................................1960 Bir thplace ..........................F ort Wayne, IN Wife’s Maiden Name ...........Jolene Rabe Number of Children ................................5 College .......................................Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theol...
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Scott C Sailer
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year ...........................................1959 Bir thplace ...............................Renton, WA Wife’s Maiden Name .....Sarah M. Me yer Number of Children ................................3 College ......................................... Concordia College, St. Paul, MN (1981) Seminary ...................
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Deric Armon Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
...lie 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) ........................................ 52 Rostered Member...
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Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...ua Number of Children ................................5 College .............................................Concordia University, Chicago (1995) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1999) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 54 Rostered Member of Synod (y...
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Sean August Willman
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...ldren ................................7 College ..........................................Concordia University Wisconsin (2008) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2013) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 40 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ..........................
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Scott C. Sailer
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...ioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year ...........................................1959 Bir thplace ...............................Renton, WA Wife’s Maiden Name .....Sarah M. Me yer Number of Children ................................3 College ......................................... Concordia College, St. Paul, MN (1981) Seminary ...................
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John Wollenburg Sias
Secretary of the Synod
...ary of the Synod Secretary of the Synod ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) St. Louis, MO; Good Shepherd, Arnold MO (MO); LCMS 50 John Wollenburg Sias+, St. Louis, MO; Good Shepherd, Arnold MO (MO); LCMS 50; Secy. of the Synod 10 S: Com. on Const. Matters 14, CCN VP , Conv. Deleg., D: Parliamentarian Dist. Conv. 9...
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 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. Conv. Fl. Com. Incl. Admin & N...
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. 70
Christopher Paul Heins
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Christopher Paul Heins Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40 Christopher Paul Heins, Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40; Owner/COO. D: Conv. Deleg. MO. C: Elder 4, Trustee 3, Mem. Build...
p. 15
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
First Vice-President of the Synod
........................Prahl Number of Children ................................4 College ......................................Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (2000) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2005) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 47 Roster...
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Jeffrey J. Kloha
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Sa vior, Arlington, VA (SE) Birth Year ...........................................1966 Bir thplace ................................Chicago, IL Wife’s Maiden Name ...................Hempel Number of Children ................................2 College .......................................Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI (1988) Seminary ......
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Mark Robert Hoehner
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Year ...........................................1974 Bir thplace .......................... St. P eters, MO Wife’s Maiden Name ................. T rinklein Number of Children ................................3 College ...................Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI (1996) Seminary ................................ Concordia S...
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Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
Central Region Regional Vice-President
.......................Prahl Number of Children ................................4 College ......................................Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (2000) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2005) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 47 Rostere...
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Mark D . Brandt
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...Lakes Region Regional Vice-President not specified St Name ..................................Mark D . Brandt Locale ..............................F rankenmuth, MI Congregation ...........St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth, MI (MI) Birth Year ...........................................1954 Bir thplace ...................... Cedar Rapi...
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Eric C. Sko vgaard
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...Sko vgaard Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elm Gro ve Lutheran Church, Elm Grove, WI (SW) Birth Year Name ........................... Eric C. Sko vgaard+ Locale ...................................Elm Gro ve, WI Congregation ...........Elm Gro ve Lutheran Church, Elm Grove, WI...
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David Carl Mumme
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
............ Schur man Number of Children ................................5 College ............................................. Concordia University Chicago (1993) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1997) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 54 Rostered Member of Syn...
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Michael Paul Schuermann
LCMS Board of Directors
...policies and with overseeing ONM implementation of these policies. The board assists in identification of specific goals for the Champaign, IL; University Lutheran Church, Champaign IL (CI); LCMS 23 Michael Paul Schuermann+, Champaign, IL; University Lutheran Church, Champaign IL (CI); LCMS 23; Pastor. S: LCMS BNM 3, LCMS Fl. Com. 2, Conv...
p. 49
Brent D. Smith
Board for International Mission
...ional Mission Board for International Mission layperson Elect 1 layperson (Central Region) (6-year term) Omaha, NE; Divine Shepherd, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 54 Brent D. Smith, Omaha, NE; Divine Shepherd, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 54; Sr. Pastor, Dir. of Min. S: Career Miss. 19, Miss. Adv., OIM Regional Dir. Eurasia 7. D: SE Exec. Dir. of Miss. De...
p. 50
Terence Lung
Board for International Mission
...ndidates for the Board for International Mission LAYPERSONS Elect 1 layperson (Great Lakes Region) (6-year term) Sunnyvale, CA; Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino CA (CNH); LCMS 31 Terence Lung+, Sunnyvale, CA; Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino CA (CNH); LCMS 31; Aerospace Engineer. S: BIM 9, LCMS World Miss. D: CNH Dist. Nom...
p. 55
Thomas R. Halvorson
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...ist. Conv., Spkr. Atonement Confession and Controversy. C: Cong. BOD 13, SS Tchr., Webmaster, Facebook Grp. Admin. O: Deputy Count Atty., County Civil Atty., Publisher SynopticText, Pres. & Div. Lt. Gov. Kiwanis Club, Com. Ed. Fnd. Incorporator & Fnd. Dir., Ed. LutheranCatechism.com, Author Brothers of John the Steadfast. Concordia Publis...
p. 70
Bruce D. Schultz
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...l Soc. Cell Section Steering Com. 8, U.S. Nat’l. Inst. of Health Grant Review Panels, Contributing Writer Int’l. Scientific Journals, Coord. LSF Conf., Conv. Spkr., BOD LFL. Education in a distinctly Lutheran environment is critical for our children, church, and society. CUNE is a leader in forming Lutheran church workers and laity. I was...
p. 76
Stephen M. Saunders
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Oak Creek, WI; Our Father’s, Greenfield WI (SW); LCMS 35 Stephen M. Saunders+, Oak Creek, WI; Our Father’s, Greenfield WI (SW); LCMS 35; Prof. of Psychology. S: BOR CUW/CUAA 3, LCMS Domestic Violence & Child Abuse TF 5. C: Cong. Pres. 7....
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Alfonso O. Espinosa
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ear ...........................................1965 Bir thplace ................................Delano, CA Wife’s Maiden Name .....................Mar tin Number of Children ................................8 College ...............................Concordia University Irvine, Irvine, CA (1987) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Semina...
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Jacob S. Gillard
First Vice-President of the Synod
...nnesota Wife’ s Maiden Name ...................... Hausz Number of Children ................................2 College ......................................Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (1996) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MN (2001) Member of Synod Congregations (years) .......................
p. 20
Peter Kristoff Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ar ...........................................1962 Bir thplace .............................. Houston, TX Wife’s Maiden Name ..................Boening Number of Children ................................4 College .................................Concordia University, River Forest, IL (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y...
p. 23
Dien Ashley Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
................. Bronx, NY Congregation .Redeemer , Bronx, NY (AT) Birth Year ...........................................1974 Bir thplace .....................Ne w York City, NY College .......................................Concordia College, Bronxville, NY (1995) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO...
p. 24
Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...of Children ................................7 College ..........................................Concordia University Wisconsin (2008) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2013) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 40 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ....................
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Gregory D. Jans
Board for International Mission
...for International Mission layperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (East-Southeast Somerset, NJ; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset NJ (NJ); LCMS 63 Gregory D. Jans, Somerset, NJ; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset NJ (NJ); LCMS 63; Pastor. S: Spkr. MAF, Conv. Deleg., Adv. Com. on History and Archives CHI 5, MAF BIM 27,...
p. 51
Mark Paul Surburg
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations layperson Elect 1 layperson (6-year term) Marion, IL; Good Shepherd, Marion IL (SI); LCMS 55 Mark Paul Surburg, Marion, IL; Good Shepherd, Marion IL (SI); LCMS 55; Pastor. S: Adjunct Prof. CUC 1, Prof. CSL. D: Second VP SI 3, CV SI 5, Dist. Life Coord. SI 2, Spkr. Pastor Conf.,...
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Jason Behr
LCEF Board of Directors
...rectors LCEF Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister, 2 laypersons (3-year Waterford, WI; Luther Memorial Chapel, Shorewood WI (SW); LCMS 20 Jason Behr, Waterford, WI; Luther Memorial Chapel, Shorewood WI (SW); LCMS 20; Portfolio Mgr. & Adv. C: Trustee 2. O: Owner & Portfolio Mgr. Morgan-Aly Wealth Mgmt. Grp...
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David Walz
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...Fin. Adv. C: Cong. Treas. 7, Mem./ Chm. Fin. Bd. 9, Cong. Pres. 4. O: Luth. Child & Family Serv. of IL Found. Bd. 13, Fin. & Investment Adv. 30. I was blessed by Lutheran educators in elementary school, as was my wife. Our children were blessed to attend Lutheran elementary and high schools. By serving as a regent of Concordia University...
p. 68
Laura Grace Hemminger
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...NYG Plng. Team 3, LCMS Life. Min. Spkr. 2, LCMS U Spkr. 2. C: Music Ldr., Youth Min. Ldr., VBS Vol., Youth Miss. Trip Chaperone, Women’s Min. O: LWML Spkr., Higher Things Conf. Spkr., Beautiful Feet Conf. Spkr., LWML Young Women’s Rep., LFL BOD, Grant Writing, LFL Dir. & Devel. Officer of Y4Life, March for Life, Sidewalk Coun. Outside Abo...
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Alan Paul Runge
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...2, Fundraising. I am a proud alum of Concordia University, Nebraska, through which I completed studies to attain rostered status in the LCMS as a commissioned teacher. I am deeply connected and committed to our Lutheran universities of the CUS, where eight of my 22 years of professional experience were served at Concordia University Texas...
p. 75
Jennifer Knox
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...niversity Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents not specified New Berlin, WI; Our Father’s, Greenfield WI (SW); LCMS 40 Jennifer Knox+, New Berlin, WI; Our Father’s, Greenfield WI (SW); LCMS 40; Business/Tech. Tchr. & Ed. Tech. Coord. S: BOR CUW/CUAA 3. D: IE Conv. Deleg. As a Concordia graduate and Lu...
p. 75
Jonathan Everett Conner
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...LFS Ed. 3, Author/Contributor for Various Publications, Guest on KFUO/Issues Etc. As CUW alumni (and with two of our children, thus far, attending), the strength, vitality, and Lutheran identity of our Concordias matter to my wife and me. “Lutheran” isn’t a label; it’s a confession—a strong and beautiful one! It’s a way of thinking, speak...
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Jamison John Hardy
First Vice-President of the Synod
...rth Year ...........................................1973 Bir thplace ............................... Ba y City, MI Wife’s Maiden Name ................... Klemm Number of Children ................................3 College ................................ Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI Seminary .........Concordia Theological Sem...
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Deric Armon Taylor
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...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) ........................................ 52 Rostered Member of...
p. 32
Jamison John Hardy
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...Birth Year ...........................................1973 Bir thplace ............................... Ba y City, MI Wife’s Maiden Name ................... Klemm Number of Children ................................3 College ................................ Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI Seminary .........Concordia Theological...
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Trey Cox
LCMS Board of Directors
...n. CUW. I am honored to be considered as a candidate for service on the LCMS Board of Directors. Over many years, I have served congregations and Lutheran schools as a lay leader, head elder, congregational president, school board president, interim principal, ministry leader, and teacher in Lutheran schools. I bring over 40 years of expe...
p. 43
Jay A. Krause
LCMS Board of Directors
Jay A. Krause LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors commissioned Board of Regents, Seward Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64 Jay A. Krause, Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64; Prin. O: Fundraising, Tchr. 41, Admissions Couns., Asst. Prof. Behavioral Serv., Exec. Dir. High School...
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 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 32. O: Author 300 Journal Articles a...
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Alessandro Meregaglia
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...storical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors not specified Boise, ID; Good Shepherd, Boise ID (NOW); LCMS 13 Alessandro Meregaglia, Boise, ID; Good Shepherd, Boise ID (NOW); LCMS 13; Archivist/Librarian & Assoc. Prof. C: Chm. Stewp. Com., Parish Plng. Coun. 8, Usher 9, Elder. O: Archivist 10, Ass...
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Rene Gonzalo Castillero
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...DR. D: Youth & Outdoor Min. Facil. WY . C: Pastor. O: CCLE accreditation team. Proud alum of CUC and CTSFW . All my experience has been primarily in Lutheran schools, in the Wyoming District and Southern Illinois District, as a teacher or administrator. I’ve served on NLSA teams and led teams for CCLE. Not only does my sincere love for Co...
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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 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. Com. C: Pastor/ Headmaster Lut...
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First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ike) Lange; Joel D. Lehenbauer; Robert R. (Reed) Lessing; Mark S. Loder; James F . Marriott; James B. Maxwell; Peter A. Meier; Yohannes A. Mengsteab; Dale A. Meyer; Jeffrey G. Miskus; Michael W . Mohr; William M. (Max) Mons; Herbert C. (Bert) Mueller III; Steven P . Mueller; Dean W . Nadasdy; Edward A. Naumann; Donald O. (Don) Neuendorf;...
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Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Birth Year ...........................................1981 Bir thplace ...............................F airbury, NE Wife’s Maiden Name ..... Alexa K oczman Number of Children ................................3 College ....................................... Concordia University, Seward, NE (2004) Seminary ...................................
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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
First Vice-President of the Synod
........................................1962 Bir thplace ................................Chicago, IL Wife’s Maiden Name ...Am y Engelbrecht Number of Children ................................3 College ........................................Concordia University, Chicago, IL (1986) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne...
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Bradley W ayne Jurischk
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
.............McQuiggin Number of Children ................................3 College ....................................... Concordia University, Seward, NE (2003) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (2020) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 47 Rostered Memb...
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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 Charles Rudowske Jr., Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27; Exec. LBT S: Miss. LBT 7, Guest Instructor CTSFW 5 C: Assoc. Pastor 3 O: COO LBT 9, Fin....
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Thomas E. Chryst
Board for National Mission
...Nom. Com. 1, Conv. Deleg. 3, DR 6. D: Fl. Com. SW 1, Sem. Student Interview Com. 4, Chm. Nom. Com. 6, Spkr. Prof. Church Workers’ Conf., CV 6. C: Pastor 25. O: Racine Lutheran High School BOT 6, LWML Dist. Conv. Couns., Author/ Spkr. Higher Things, Contributor The Luth. Witness, Deac. Field Work Supervisor 5, Plenary Spkr. Youth Retreat,...
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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 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, Spkr. Best Practices Min. D...
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Keith Gordon Chuvala
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...TX); LCMS 63; IT Systems Architect. C: SS Tchr. 6, Adult Bible Study Tchr. 31. O: Author & Content Mgr. “Back to the Bible Catechism,” Author “What Lutherans Believe,” Software Engineer 25. I am honored to be nominated to serve as a lay member of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations. I’m a graduate of St. John’s College, with a...
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Mark A. Loest
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...istorical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors ordained Saginaw, MI; Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, Saginaw MI (MI); LCMS 63 Mark A. Loest, Saginaw, MI; Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, Saginaw MI (MI); LCMS 63; Pastor. S: CHI Asst. Dir. of Ref. & Museum 7. D: Conv. Deleg 2. C:...
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Matthew C. Phillips
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...torical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors not specified Lincoln, NE; Good Shepherd, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 31 Matthew C. Phillips, Lincoln, NE; Good Shepherd, Lincoln NE (NEB); LCMS 31; Prof. of History. S: Prof. of History CUNE 22, Bd. CHI 2, CTCR 3, Conv. Deleg. 2. O: Bd. Mem. Higher Things 4...
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Mark O. Swenson
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
...in institutional investment management would align with the role of the Foundation and help me serve as a trustee. XII. Report on Candidates for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod F oundation Board of Trustees Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 layperson (3-year term) Duties: T wo-day meetings four times a year. The board oversees a...
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Bruce Edward Keseman
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...; Christ Our Savior, Freeburg IL (SI); LCMS 62; Pastor. S: CSL BOR 7, Conv. Fl. Com., Conv. Deleg., Conv. Host, Worship Forum Presenter, Nat’l Youth Gathering Steering Com., Bd. for Youth Serv. 5, Chm. LYF 2. D: First VP 3, Second VP 3, Dist. BOD 9, Bd. of Spiritual Care 9, CV 3, Chm. SW IL Campus Min. 9, Conf. Fl. Com., Dist. Interview C...
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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,...
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Mark O. Stern
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...Deleg. 4, CUS Visitation Team CUNE, CUC BOR 9, Res. Task Force 2, Conv. Fl. Com. 2. D: Conv. Deleg. 4, NI Nom. Com. 3, Conf. Spkr. C: Cong. Chm. 8. O: Atty. 30, Writer The Lutheran Witness, Issues Etc. Guest. Abiding in Christ and His Word, Concordia Seminary forms the pastors and church workers that God calls and our congregations need...
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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...role that our universities play in handing on the faith to the next generation of leaders. The board must ensure the university’s teaching is faithful to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, the faculty is supportive of the school’s mission, the administration carries out that mission in accord with Synod’s teaching, and the students...
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Robert Scott Fogo
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...soc. of Houston 4, Luth. HS Prin. 11, Luth. Tchr./Coach/ Admissions Dir./Asst Prin. 15. As an alumnus of Concordia University Irvine and a lifelong servant of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, I am honored to be considered for the Board of Regents. For 30 years I have served Lutheran high schools—13 as a teacher and 17 in administrative...
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Brian Takashi Yamabe
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Campbell, CA; Shepherd of the Valley, San Jose CA (CNH); LCMS 20 Brian Takashi Yamabe, Campbell, CA; Shepherd of the Valley, San Jose CA (CNH); LCMS 20; Prin. Software Engineer. S: CUP BOR 3. C: Cong. Secy. 12, Elder 12. O: Podcast Edit...
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Craig A. Ernstmeyer
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...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–12 schools with teachers ready to equip future generations. This happens best through preparation...
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John David Karl Zischke
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...e Ctr., Fund Devel. I am encouraged by the opportunity to serve as a regent of Concordia University, Nebraska, as a way of giving back to my alma mater and supporting Lutheran education in service to the church and the world. As an ordained pastor of the LCMS, I value Concordia’s role in forming future pastors, teachers, church workers, a...
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Tia Marie Esser
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...nterest in serving on the Concordia University, St. Paul, Board of Regents grows from my vocation as a commissioned 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...
