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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 Adle Scott T. Adle 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 raise...
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
...R DANIELS, 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,...

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 Scott Sailer Scott C. Sailer Name ................................... Scott C. Sailer Locale ...............

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 .....................................................

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 Scott Sailer Scott C Sailer Name .................................... Scott C Sailer Locale ..................................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation Fait...

p. 38
Bradley Wayne Jurischk
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
Bradley Wayne Jurischk West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President not specified St Bradley Jurischk Bradley Wayne Jurischk Name ...................Bradley Wayne Jurischk Locale ...................................... Houston, TX Congregation ...St. T imothy, Houston, TX (TX) Birth Year ........

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...

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 Staub Michael Scott Staub Michael Scott Staub+, Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 46; Dean & Band Dir. S: CSL BOR 7,...

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. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...o received the highest number of votes were notified to obtain their approval for inclusion of their names on the list of 20 nominees from which the President-elect will select five candidates to form the slate for the election of the First VicePresident (see Bylaw 3.12.2.6; two of the five candidates must rank among the top five 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...

p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...uke T . Zimmerman........................................................................18 Deric A. Taylor ...............................................................................16 Jeffrey E. Skopak .............................................................................13 W illiam A. (Bill) Harmon .............................

p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
..........................................................900 Joel D. Biermann ..........................................................................334 Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball.................................................................311 Brady L. Finnern ...........................................................................14...

p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...eran 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 Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A t...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...Peter C. Bender; Allan R. Buss 5 votes: David P . E. 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. (Ran...
