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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 Roethemeyer Robert V. Roethemeyer Robert V. Roethemeyer+, Fort Wayne, IN; St. Paul’s, Fo...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
........................................ 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ................................................. 13 Anderson, Steven J. ......................................... 13, 31 Andrzeje...
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
...alther‡ Seattle, WA ELSEA, Mr Charles † Lancaster, OH ERNSTMEYER, Dr Craig A†‡ St. Peters, MO ERNSTMEYER, Mr Scott Jason† Lincoln, NE ESPINOSA, Rev Dr Alfonso O Lake Forest, CA ESSER, Mrs Tia Marie† Sioux Falls, SD EVANS, Rev Thomas Leo†‡ Eagan, MN FIEBERKORN, Rev Dr Michael Todd St. Charles, MO FIELITZ, Mr Richard Philip Jr†‡ Granite Bay...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
.......................22 Bradley W . Jurischk .........................................................................16 T imothy P . (Tim) Ahlman ................................................................9 Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa ...................................................................9 Eric T . Lange ......................
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 Roberts Gretchen A. Roberts 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 D...
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 Fogo Robert Scott Fogo 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 Dis...
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 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 .........
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 Lawrence Jr. Lawrence Robert Jr. Name .................Lawrence Robert Rast Jr. Locale ..................................F ort Wayne, IN Congregation ...Emmanuel, For...
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...
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...
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 Marshall Christopher Robert Marshall Christopher Robert Marshall, Cedarburg, WI; St. Paul, Grafton WI (SW); LCMS 37; Dir. of Bands. S: Conv. Adv. Deleg....
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 .....................................................
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...side 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 region who receive the most nominating votes and consent to serve if elected. N...
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...
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...
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...
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...n 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 fearless. If chosen to serve as Great Lakes Region Vice-President, I would be ready and honored to do so. May God grant strength and wi...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
.....................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ...............................................................18 Richard L. Snow .............................................................................15 Scott C. Sailer .................................................................................14...
