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Photo of Robert Scott Fogo from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 67

Robert Scott Fogo

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

Robert Scott Fogo Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Houston, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 54 Robert Scott Fogo, Houston, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 54; Exec. Dir. S: Mem. Bd. for Youth Serv. D: PSW LYF Pres., Various Dist. Com. C: Bible Study Tchr.,...

pp. 85-89

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Index Index of names appearing in the publication. Index | 85 Index Abbott, Karl ........................................................... 72 Abegg, Heidi K. ..................................................... 55 Adle, Scott T . ......................................................... 69 Ahlman, Timothy Paul (Tim) .............. 9, 1...

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

..., Mr David Lee†‡ Taylorsville, NC DEADRICK, Mr Thomas J Pierre, SD DEAL, Rev Jacob Todd† Sharon, PA DICKERSON, Rev Paul Norman St. Louis, MO DIEFENTHALER, Rev Dr Jon Thomas†‡ Annapolis, MD DIETRICH, Dr Alicia K†‡ Mascoutah, IL AADLAND, Rev Thomas V West St. Paul, MN ABBOTT, Karl† Bellevue, WA ABEGG, Heidi K Alexandria, VA ADAMS, Rev Mark...

Photo of Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 37

Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

...e the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Alfonso O. Espinosa......................................................................117 Yohannes A. Mengsteab .................................................................33 Anthony B. (Brian) Flamme .....................................................

Photo of Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 25

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...ch—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 regional vice-president in each region are the five eligible ordained ministers within that...

Photo of Peter James Brock from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 27

Peter James Brock

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...ons and their members in faith toward God and love toward their neighbors, support and encourage pastors and other church workers, and walk together in opportunities for outreach and human care to the ends of the earth. 28 | Vice-President: East-Southeast Region b. Nominations and Candidates for EastSoutheast Region Regional Vice-Presiden...

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...hair man of Floor Committees for Synod Conventions .........2016, 2019 LCMS Board of Directors ........................................................ 2019–present 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; Dougla...

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

...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 tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Matthew C. Harrison ....................................................................900 Joel D. Biermann .....................................................

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

...nce, 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 been given the message of eternal truth and salvation in Jesus Christ to proclaim to...

pp. 34-36

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

...s who received nominating votes: Nabil S. Nour ................................................................................128 Matthew R. Richard .......................................................................41 David C. Mumme ...........................................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urn...

Photo of Mark Robert Hoehner from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 19

Mark Robert Hoehner

First Vice-President of the Synod

Mark Robert Hoehner First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Chapel of the Cross, St Name ......................Mark Robert Hoehner Locale .................................. St. P eters, MO Congregation .... Chapel of the Cross, St. Peters, MO (MO) Birth Year ..........................................

Photo of Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 21

Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.

First Vice-President of the Synod

Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Board of Regents, River Forest Emmanuel, Fort Wayne, IN (IN) Birth Year Name .................Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ...Emmanuel, Fort Wayne, IN (IN) Birth Year ........

Photo of Scott C Sailer from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 21

Scott C Sailer

First Vice-President of the Synod

Scott C Sailer First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Regional Vice-President (Great Plains Reg.) Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year Name .................................... Scott C Sailer Locale ..................................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birt...

Photo of Scott C. Sailer from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 36

Scott C. Sailer

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

Scott C. Sailer Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (West-Southwest Region) First Vice-President Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year Name ................................... Scott C. Sailer Locale ..................................Sioux F...

Photo of Robert V. Roethemeyer from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 54

Robert V. Roethemeyer

Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors

Robert V. Roethemeyer Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors layperson Elect 1 commissioned minister or layperson (6-year term) Fort Wayne, IN; St. Paul’s, Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 60 Robert V. Roethemeyer+, Fort Wayne, IN; St. Paul’s, Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 60; Assoc. Prof.,...

Photo of Gretchen A. Roberts from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 58

Gretchen A. Roberts

LCEF Board of Directors

Gretchen A. Roberts LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors ordained Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42 Gretchen A. Roberts, Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42; CEO and Owner. S: CPH BOD incl. Secy., Fin. & Investment Com., Exec. Com. 13 C: Choir, SS Tchr., VBS Dir., LWML Pres., Pastor’s Wife. O: Ma...

Photo of Michael Scott Staub from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 64

Michael Scott Staub

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

Michael Scott Staub Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 layperson (6-year term) Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 46 Michael Scott Staub+, Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 46; Dean & Band Dir. S: CSL BOR 7, Conv. Fl. Com., Conv. Adv. Deleg....

Photo of Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 65

Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.

Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents

Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) First Vice-President XV. Report on Candidates for College/University Boards of Regents Elect 1 minister of rel...

Photo of Scott T. Adle from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 69

Scott T. Adle

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

Scott T. Adle Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents ordained Imperial, NE; Zion, Imperial NE (NEB); LCMS 47 Scott T. Adle+, Imperial, NE; Zion, Imperial NE (NEB); LCMS 47; Pastor. S: BOR CUNE 2. D: CV 7. C: Pastor 17, Vicarage Supervisor. I was born and raised in North Platte, Neb. I...

Photo of Christopher Robert Marshall from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 73

Christopher Robert Marshall

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Christopher Robert Marshall Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents layperson Cedarburg, WI; St. Paul, Grafton WI (SW); LCMS 37 Christopher Robert Marshall, Cedarburg, WI; St. Paul, Grafton WI (SW); LCMS 37; Dir. of Bands. S: Conv. Adv. Deleg. C: Dir. of Parish Music 2, Bible Study Ldr. 5. O...

pp. 28-30

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...........................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman........................................................................18 Deric A. Taylor ...............................................................................16 Jeffrey E. Skopak ...........................................................

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...er; 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; Dale A. Meyer; Jeffrey...

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

...and Southeast. Emphasizing shared Lutheran distinctives, these congregations can be beacons of Christ’s Gospel. c. Nominations and Candidates for Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 384 nominating votes were cast by 341 congreg...

pp. 31-33

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...Maier 4 votes: Benjamin T. (Ben) Ball; David C. Fleming; William M. (Max) Mons 3 votes: Micah D. Greiner; Matthew R. Richard; Matthew W . Rueger 2 votes: Cory A. Estby; Joel A. Hess; Michael C. Larson; Dwayne M. Lueck; Nathan M. Meador; Nabil S. Nour; Stephen K. Preus; Randolph H. (Randy) Raasch 1 vote: Steven J. Anderson; Darryl L. Andr...

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