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pp. 73-74

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia University Texas Board of Regents. Concordia University Texas | 73 I worked with the authorizer to recover the school’s foundation. I have served as Lutheran school administrator for seven years, teacher for 15 years, and parish (with school) pastor for 35 years, and...

Photo of Miguel A. Ruiz from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 73

Miguel A. Ruiz

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Miguel A. Ruiz Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Keller, TX; Messiah, Keller TX (TX); LCMS 15 Miguel A. Ruiz+, Keller, TX; Messiah, Keller TX (TX); LCMS 15; Dir. of Parish M...

Photo of Richard A. Zeile from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 73

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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p. 74

William Brandt

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

William Brandt Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents not specified Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30 William Brandt+, Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30; Justice of the Peace. C: Cong. Pres., Chm. Bd. of Stewp., Church Coun. Secy. 4. O: USAF Air Staff...

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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...

Photo of Keith Wayne Schweitzer from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 73

Keith Wayne Schweitzer

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Keith Wayne Schweitzer Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents ordained Greenfield, IA; Immanuel, Greenfield IA (IW); LCMS 58 Keith Wayne Schweitzer, Greenfield, IA; Immanuel, Greenfield IA (IW); LCMS 58; Pastor. C: Pastor 37. Being an alumnus of Concordia University Austin, my prayer and go...

Photo of Neil Spencer Vanderbush from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 73

Neil Spencer Vanderbush

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Neil Spencer Vanderbush Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents ordained Board for National Mission (West-Southwest Reg.) San Antonio, TX; Messiah, Boerne TX (TX); LCMS 26 Neil Spencer Vanderbush, San Antonio, TX; Messiah, Boerne TX (TX); LCMS 26; Sr. Pastor. S: U.S. Army Chapl. 3. C: Pastor...

Photo of Bob L. Ssekyanzi from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 74

Bob L. Ssekyanzi

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Bob L. Ssekyanzi Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 35 Bob L. Ssekyanzi+, Houston, TX; Memorial, Houston TX (TX); LCMS 35; Owner/Founder/Pres. & Exec. Partner. S: BOR CTX. C: Elder 23. O: Private Bus...

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p. 74

Jon Allen

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

Jon Allen Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Mequon Penfield, NY; Faith, Penfield NY (EA); LCMS 68 Jon Allen, Penfield, NY; Faith, Penfield NY (EA); LCMS 68; Ret. S: Conv. Deleg. D: Mem./Chm. BOD EA 8. C: Choir, Musician, Elder, Lay Reader, Cantor, Usher,...

pp. 7-8

Abbreviations and Key

Abbreviations and Key

...ia Publishing House CPS—Concordia Plan Services CSL—Concordia Seminary, St. Louis CSP—Concordia University, St. Paul CTCR— Commission on Theology and Church Relations Ctr.—Center CTSFW— Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort W ayne CTX—Concordia University Texas CUAA—Concordia University Ann Arbor CUC—Concordia University Chicago CUI—Concor...

p. 8

CTX

Abbreviations and Key

CTX Concordia University Texas

Photo of Alfonso O. Espinosa from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 38

Alfonso O. Espinosa

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

.......................................................................... 1999–present P ersonal Statement My published books (CPH faith and culture trilogy), works of Christian apologetics (Wipf & Stock), and service on the Board for National Mission (especially with LCMS Family Ministry) demonstrate my passion for equipping the church to...

Photo of Alan Paul Runge from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 69

Alan Paul Runge

Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents

...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 as its provost. I am committed to helping CUNE continue to be highly relevant to today’s students while remaining firmly grounded in its Lutheran identity. I will levera...

Photo of Paul Clarence Hinz from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 72

Paul Clarence Hinz

Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents

...gram offered. Raising up Christian leaders across all CSP’s programs remains the objective, and it remains my goal to ensure that is perpetuated. Concordia University Texas | 73 I worked with the authorizer to recover the school’s foundation. I have served as Lutheran school administrator for seven years, teacher for 15 years, and parish...

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