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p. 61
Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
Timothy M. Klinkenberg Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Orange, CA; St. Johns, Orange CA (PSW); LCMS 61 Timothy M. Klinkenberg, Orange, CA; St. Johns, Orange CA (PSW); LCMS 61; Sr. Admin. Pastor. S: CSL Fundraising. D: Reg. VP PSW, CV , Org. Di...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...........................................................28 Jeffrey P . Cloeter .............................................................................24 Patrick T . (Pat) Ferry ......................................................................17 Jamison J. Hardy ......................................................................
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...g votes were cast by 1,518 congregations of the Synod (compared to 2,187 votes in 2023; 3,192 in 2019; 2,001 in 2016; 1,565 in 2013; 2,692 in 2010; 3,216 in 2007; and 4,206 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: Peter K. Lange ..............
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
...e 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 BLODGETT, Rev Michael Ste...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
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...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President ordained or commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (West-Southwest Region) First Vice-President Personal Statement Centered on the 2026 Convention theme, “Christ Is Risen Indeed” (1 Cor. 15:20–22), I believe re...
pp. 13-24
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...adasdy; Edward A. Naumann; Donald O. (Don) Neuendorf; Glenn A. Nielsen; Justin A. Panzer; Leonard R. Payton; Todd A. Peperkorn; Ryan R. Peterson; Daniel Preus; David R. Preus; Stephen K. Preus; Matthew R. Richard; Paul L. Rieger; Kevin D. Robson; James H. Rockey; Timothy D. Runtsch; Timothy E. Saleska; Albert M. Schudde; Jeremy J.A. Schul...
p. 14
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
First Vice-President of the Synod
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ (PSW) Birth Year Name ............ Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman Locale .........................................Gilber t, AZ Congregation . Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ (PSW) Birth Year ...................
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...of the earth. 28 | Vice-President: East-Southeast Region b. Nominations and Candidates for EastSoutheast Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 284 nominating votes were cast by 253 congregations of the region. Here following are the names...
p. 38
Bradley W ayne Jurischk
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...n Name ..............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 Ro...
p. 70
Stan Ullerich
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...rd of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Council Bluffs, IA; Timothy, Council Bluffs IA (IW); LCMS 65 Stan Ullerich, Council Bluffs, IA; Timothy, Council Bluffs IA (IW); LCMS 65; Prof. Emer. of Economics. D: IW Endowment & Legacy Com., IW BOD. C: Elder, Fin. Secy., Cong. Pres....
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...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. No opportunity is provided for floor nominations. a. Nominations and Candidates for Central Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religio...
pp. 28-30
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
............................................................16 Jeffrey E. Skopak .............................................................................13 W illiam A. (Bill) Harmon ................................................................8 Lloyd D. Gaines Sr . ........................................................................
p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...ions Received: A total of 384 nominating votes were cast by 341 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........................................................................79 Mark D. Brandt .........................................
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...; Randolph H. (Randy) Raasch 1 vote: Steven J. Anderson; Darryl L. Andrzejewski; Phillip A. Baerwolf; Mark C. Bestul; Craig L. Bickel; Christopher R. Bodley; Jason M. Braaten; Mark P . Braden; Jesse K. Cearlock; James D. Chinery; Larry G. Courson; Dean M. Davenport; David A. Davis; Randall S. Duncan; Jacob J. Eichers; Chad R. Elfe; Christ...
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...t, I would be ready and honored to do so. May God grant strength and wisdom to all those chosen to serve our Synod. Also candidate for: Concordia Historical Institute 34 | Vice-President: Great Plains Region d. Nominations and Candidates for Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Re...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
........................................................................14 5 votes: Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball; John E. Hill 4 votes: Brady L. Finnern 3 votes: Terry R. Forke; Jacob S. Gillard; Jonathan G. Lange; Adam S. Moline; Nathan A. Sherrill; Russell L. (Russ) Sommerfeld; Bruce A. Timm; Lucas V . Woodford 2 votes: Adam T. Filipek; Brent W...
p. 36
Scott C. Sailer
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...Seminary ...........1994–1998 P art-time Development Ambassador, Sioux Falls Lutheran School ......................................................................................... 2025–present P ersonal Statement “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). The Gospel!...
