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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...
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 ...................
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
...he “Pool”) Source for Floor Nominations: When permitted, the convention may amend slates of candidates by accepting, at the appropriate time, nominations from the floor of the convention (Bylaw 3.12.3.7 [a]). Such nominations may be made from the list of names submitted via the regular nominations process handled by the Committee for Conv...
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. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
.....4 College .................................Concordia University, River Forest, IL (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1988) Other Degrees STM, Concordia Theo. Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...d tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Matthew C. Harrison ....................................................................900 Joel D. Biermann ..........................................................................334 Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball..................................................................
pp. 13-24
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Mueller III; Steven P . Mueller; Dean W . Nadasdy; 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. S...
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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. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
David Paul Ramirez Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President ordained Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) Concordia Historical Institute St Name ..........................David Paul Ramirez Locale ............................... Union Gro ve, WI Congregation .St. P aul Lu...
p. 53
David Paul Ramirez
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
David Paul Ramirez Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors layperson Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 commissioned minister Regional Vice-President (Great Lakes Reg.) IX. Report on Candidates for the Concordia Historical Institute Board of Go vernors Elect 2 ministers of...
p. 72
Paul Clarence Hinz
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Paul Clarence Hinz Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Hewitt, TX; Trinity, Woodway TX (TX); LCMS 64 Paul Clarence Hinz+, Hewitt, TX; Trinity, Woodway TX (TX); LCMS 64; Ret. S: BOR CSP incl. Advancement & Governan...
p. 36
Scott C. Sailer
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
..........................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year ...........................................1959 Bir thplace ...............................Renton, WA Wife’s Maiden Name .....Sarah M. Me yer Number of Children ................................3 College ......................................... Con...
p. 71
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents ordained First Vice-President; Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) St. Louis, MO; Christ Memorial, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 47 Jeffrey Paul Cloeter, St. Louis, MO; Christ Memorial, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 47; Sr. Pastor. S:...
p. 27
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Central Region Regional Vice-President Central Region Regional Vice-President ordained First Vice-President; Board of Regents, St. Paul Christ Memorial, St Name .......................... Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation Christ Memorial, St. Louis, MO (MO) Bir...
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. 71
Adam Tyler Filipek
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Adam Tyler Filipek Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents ordained Lidgerwood, ND; Holy Cross, Lidgerwood ND (ND); LCMS 42 Adam Tyler Filipek, Lidgerwood, ND; Holy Cross, Lidgerwood ND (ND); LCMS 42; Pastor. S: Conv. Fl. Com., Adjunct Prof. CSL, Adjunct Prof. CSP . D: Vice-Chm. ND BOD...
pp. 71-72
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Candidates for the Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents. Concordia University, St. Paul | 71
p. 71
Tia Marie Esser
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Tia Marie Esser Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Sioux Falls, SD; Our Redeemer, Sioux Falls SD (SD); LCMS 64 Tia Marie Esser, Sioux Falls, SD; Our Redeemer, Sioux Fal...
p. 15
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter
First Vice-President of the Synod
Jeffrey Paul Cloeter First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.); Christ Memorial, St Name .......................... Jeffrey Paul Cloeter Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation Christ Memorial, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ..............
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Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
.....................41 David C. Mumme ...........................................................................22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ...............................................................18 Richard L. Snow .............................................................................15 Scott C. Sailer .........................
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Gary Louis Volberding
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Gary Louis Volberding Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Pequot Lakes, MN; St John’s, Corcoran MN (MNS); LCMS 66 Gary Louis Volberding, Pequot Lakes, MN; St John’s, Corcoran MN (MNS); LCMS 66; Ret. Tchr./Prin. S: BOR CSP 3. D: MS Teacher...
p. 72
Karl Abbott
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Karl Abbott Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents not specified Bellevue, WA; Messiah, Seattle WA (SE); LCMS 44 Karl Abbott+, Bellevue, WA; Messiah, Seattle WA (SE); LCMS 44; Product Mgr. S: BOR CSP 3. C: Elder 12. O: IT Industry 20. I would be grateful for the opportunity to continu...
p. 72
Richard A. Rolf
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Richard A. Rolf Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents ordained Grand Rapids, MI; Immanuel, Grand Rapids MI (MI); LCMS 67 Richard A. Rolf, Grand Rapids, MI; Immanuel, Grand Rapids MI (MI); LCMS 67; Fin. Rep. Ret. C: BOD Mem. & Chm. Luth. Schools 14. O: BOD Maple Creek Senior Care 7, M...
p. 72
Rosa Summers
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Rosa Summers Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents not specified Bloomington, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 38 Rosa Summers, Bloomington, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 38; Atty. S: BOR CSP 3, incl. Governance Com. & Bylaws Com. D: MNS BOD 10, MNS Const....
pp. 5-7
Preface
Preface
...egistered by the congregations and parishes of the Synod, one pastoral and one lay voter per each, as directed by Bylaw 3.12.2.3. Also for the second time, voter registration is being performed electronically. Voters must have been registered by March 8, 2026, with changes to registered voters possible until May 29, 2026. Election results...
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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 . ........................................................................
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Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...n Regional Vice-President West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President ordained or commissioned First Vice-President St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year Name ..........................Alfonso O. Espinosa Locale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year .........................
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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. 52
Paul Pretzer Edmon
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Paul Pretzer Edmon Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations layperson Medford, MA; First, Boston MA (NE); LCMS 43 Paul Pretzer Edmon, Medford, MA; First, Boston MA (NE); LCMS 43; ITC Sr. Research Computing Specialist. S: BOR CSL 10, CCN 1, Lay Deleg. LCMS Conv. 2, LCMS Conv. Fl. Com. Sem. D:...
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. 71
Donald J. Fondow
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
Donald J. Fondow Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Park Rapids, MN; St. John, Park Rapids MN (MNN); LCMS 72 Donald J. Fondow+, Park Rapids, MN; St. John, Park Rapids MN (MNN); LCMS 72; Ret. Parish Pastor/Dist. P...
p. 71
John Chilman III
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
John Chilman III Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents not specified Las Vegas, NV; Mountain View, Las Vegas NV (PSW); LCMS 46 John Chilman III, Las Vegas, NV; Mountain View, Las Vegas NV (PSW); LCMS 46; Dir. of HS Couns. & Dir. of the Honors Inst. C: BOD Mem. Mountain View Luth. 3,...
pp. 7-8
Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key
...ice summaries. Preface | 7 3.12.3.6 [c]) and consent-to-serve documentation for such nominees will need to be provided at the time that approval of the nomination is granted by the convention. As in the above paragraph, if a floor nomination is for a Concordia University System board position, such nominees must also have provided the inf...
p. 11
Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
...ord and Concord Matters) ..................... 2021–present Chair man of the Council of Presidents ................................ 2025–present Board Member , Concordia University System ..................... 2025–present District Offices P osition Y ears Circuit Visitor, Minnesota North District ..................................2012–20...
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David A Davis
First Vice-President of the Synod
...of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified St Name .................................... David A Davis Locale ....................................Ann Arbor , MI Congregation St. Paul, Ann Arbor, MI (MI) Birth Year ...........................................1957 Bir thplace ..................................... Flint, MI...
p. 17
Alfonso O. Espinosa
First Vice-President of the Synod
...nt of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained or commissioned Regional Vice-President (West-Southwest Reg.) St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year Name ..........................Alfonso O. Espinosa Locale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year ......................
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Jacob S. Gillard
First Vice-President of the Synod
.................. Cambridge, MN Congregation ...............F aith Community, Zimmerman, MN (MNN) Birth Year ...........................................1973 Bir thplace .................................Minnesota Wife’ s Maiden Name ...................... Hausz Number of Children ................................2 College .......................
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Scott C Sailer
First Vice-President of the Synod
..........................Sioux F alls, SD Congregation Faith, Sioux Falls, SD (SD) Birth Year ...........................................1959 Bir thplace ...............................Renton, WA Wife’s Maiden Name .....Sarah M. Me yer Number of Children ................................3 College ......................................... Con...
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
..............2010 Doctrinal Re viewer ......................................................................2013–2019 Assistant Chaplain, LCMS Convention ..................................................2013 Planning Committee Member and Presenter , LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music ........................2014, 2017 Me...
p. 28
Michael Paul Schuer mann
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
Michael Paul Schuer mann East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained Board for National Mission (Central Reg.) University Lutheran Church, Champaign, IL (CI) Birth Year Name .............. Michael Paul Schuer mann Locale ..................................Champaign, IL Congregation ....
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...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 congregations of the region. Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Eric C. Skovgaard ...........
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...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. Andrzejewski; Phillip A. Baerwolf; Mark C. Bestul; Craig L. Bickel; Christopher R. Bodley; Jason M. Braaten; Mark P . Braden; Jesse K. Cearlock; James...
p. 44
Michael Paul Schuermann
LCMS Board of Directors
Michael Paul Schuermann LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region), 1 Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.) VI. Report on Candidates for the Board for National Mission Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Central Region), 1 ordained or commissioned minister (...
p. 49
Richard Xeem-Xais Her
Board for International Mission
...hard Xeem-Xais Her Board for International Mission Board for International Mission ordained White Bear Lake, MN; Hmong, St. Paul MN (MNS); LCMS 17 Richard Xeem-Xais Her, White Bear Lake, MN; Hmong, St. Paul MN (MNS); LCMS 17; Pastor. D: Miss. Fl. Com. O: Spkr. NW LWML, Spkr. Christian Living Conf., Multi Asian Inter-ethnic Network. I’m a...
p. 51
Mark Paul Surburg
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Mark Paul Surburg Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations layperson Elect 1 layperson (6-year term) Marion, IL; Good Shepherd, Marion IL (SI); LCMS 55 Mark Paul Surburg, Marion, IL; Good Shepherd, Marion IL (SI); LCMS 55; Pastor. S: Adjunct Prof. CUC 1, Prof. CSL. D: Second VP SI 3, CV SI 5,...
p. 66
Paul R. Steinhaus
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Paul R. Steinhaus Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Mequon Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57 Paul R. Steinhaus, Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57; Prin./Tchr. S: Mem. BOR CSP . O: Tchr. 29, Apologetics, School Admin., At...
p. 69
Alan Paul Runge
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Alan Paul Runge Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59 Alan Paul Runge, Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59; H...
p. 70
Christopher Paul Heins
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Christopher Paul Heins Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40 Christopher Paul Heins, Higginsville, MO; St. Matthew, Ernestville MO (MO); LCMS 40; Owner/COO. D: Conv. Deleg. MO. C: Elder 4, Trustee 3, Mem. Build...
p. 75
Paul R. Steinhaus
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
Paul R. Steinhaus Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Board of Regents, River Forest f. Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, Wis.) Board of Regents Elect 1 minister...
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Appendix
Appendix
...Consent Form for Floor Nominations , which must include the signature of the person being nominated and indicate willingness to serve if elected. Persons making nominations from the floor must be prepared to submit this information at the time that the nominations are made. The Committee on Convention Nominations will check all floor nom...
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Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot
...gistered by the congregations and parishes of the Synod, one pastoral and one lay voter per each, as directed by Bylaw 3.12.2.3. Also for the second time, voter registration is being performed electronically. Voters must have been registered by March 8, 2026, with changes to registered voters possible until May 29, 2026. Election results...
p. 10
Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
..., St. Louis, MO (1987) Other Degrees ............. PhD , Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2002) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 54 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 38 Y ear of Ordination .......................................................
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Mark D . Brandt
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...urch, Frankenmuth, MI ........................1990–2020 Other Full-T ime Positions Position Y ears District Facilitator, Michigan District ..................................... 2023–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Synod Convention Voting Delegate ...........................................1983, 2007 District Offices Position Y ears...
p. 40
John Wollenburg Sias
Secretary of the Synod
...’s not been a slow day. In addition to the above, we’ve, to meet Synod’s changing needs, steadily adapted processes and technology and, each triennium, supported major efforts (including, this time, the circuit requirements task force, evaluation and revision of higher education governing documents, and study of parish service). More impo...
p. 40
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Secretary of the Synod
...Charles Rudowske Jr. Secretary of the Synod Secretary of the Synod ordained Board of Regents, St. Louis Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27 Richard Charles Rudowske Jr., Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27; Exec. LBT S: Miss. LBT 7, Guest Instructor CTSFW 5 C: Assoc. Pastor 3 O: COO LBT 9, Fin. Analyst...
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Douglas Lynn Rutt
LCMS Board of Directors
Douglas Lynn Rutt LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors ordained St. Louis, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 50 Douglas Lynn Rutt, St. Louis, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 50; Prof. Em. S: Miss. to Guatemala 8, Prof. of Pastoral Min. and Miss. CTSFW 12, Reg. Dir. for Latin America/Caribbean LCMS Miss. 4, Prof. a...
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Miriam Ruth Yakimow
Board for National Mission
Miriam Ruth Yakimow Board for National Mission Board for National Mission commissioned Brighton, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 53 Miriam Ruth Yakimow, Brighton, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 53; Deac., Dir. of Family Min. S: Vol./Nat’l. Host LCMS World Mission 4. D: Dist. Advocacy Team for Commissio...
p. 49
Rachel Elaine Jaseph
Board for International Mission
...ission ordained or commissioned Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (Great Plains Region) Glen Burnie, MD; Martini, Baltimore MD (SE); LCMS 36 Rachel Elaine Jaseph, Glen Burnie, MD; Martini, Baltimore MD (SE); LCMS 36; Deac./Homemaker. S: LCMS GEO Miss. 2, LCMS Career Miss. 5. D: Urban Min. TF IN 3. C: Parish Deac. 4. O: Founding Ex...
p. 50
Kelly Bone
Board for International Mission
Kelly Bone Board for International Mission Board for International Mission not specified Pinckney, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 30 Kelly Bone, Pinckney, MI; St. Paul Hamburg, Whitmore Lake MI (MI); LCMS 30; Bus. Mgr. & Vol. Coord. C: Treas. O: Business Mgr. MOST Min., LWML, Leading Miss. Teams. I am deeply interested...
p. 54
David Duesenberg
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors not specified Frontenac, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 31 David Duesenberg, Frontenac, MO; St. Paul’s, Des Peres MO (MO); LCMS 31; Physician. O: Supporter of CHI, Luth. Sr. Serv., and Luth. Ed. Our Christian family is filled with those who...
p. 54
Robert V. Roethemeyer
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...istorical 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., VP of Inst. Assessment & Accreditation. S: Dir. of Library and Info. Serv. CTSFW 29...
p. 55
Jeff Bull
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...ll Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61 Jeff Bull, Ames, IA; St. Paul, Ankeny IA (IW); LCMS 61; Assoc. Prof. of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. C: Youth Dir., Elder. O: Entrepreneur 37, Dir. of Start Something LAS Academy at Iow...
p. 55
Seth Richard Hinz
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...oncordia Publishing House Board of Directors Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. One- to two-day meetings, four times a year in St. Louis. The board conducts the business affairs of Concordia Publishing House. (2023 Handbook, pp. 128–29) Qualifications: Concordia Publishing House is the publishing arm of the Synod, con...
p. 58
Julie A. Johnson
LCEF Board of Directors
Julie A. Johnson LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62 Julie A. Johnson+, Edwardsville, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 62; Accountant/Business Owner. S: BOD LCEF 3. D: Treas. SI 7. C: Cong. Treas. 16. O: BOT Lewis and Clark Com. College 6, CPA, Business Owner,...
p. 61
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
..., XIV. Report on Candidates for Seminar y Boards of Regents Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— commissioned, 1 layperson (6-year term) Duties: T wo-day meetings four times a year. The board’s duties include the defining and fulfilling of the mission of the seminary, operating and managing it as an agent of th...
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Korey D. Maas
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...cal Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Osseo, MI; St Pauls, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55 Korey D. Maas+, Osseo, MI; St Pauls, Hillsdale MI (MI); LCMS 55; Assoc. Prof. of History. S: Theol. Faculty CUI 9, CTCR 2, CUS BOD 4, CTSFW BOD 8. C: Asst. Pastor 4. O: History Facu...
p. 62
Michael David Lange
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...ary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents ordained Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64 Michael David Lange, Anaheim Hills, CA; St. Paul’s, Irvine CA (PSW); LCMS 64; Semiconductor Engineer. D: BOD PSW 9. C: Cong. Pres. 4, Cong. VP 2, Head Elder 3, Elder 9, Asst. Treas....
p. 63
Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...mmissioned, 1 layperson (6-year term) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained (6-year term) Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27 Richard Charles Rudowske Jr., Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27; Exec. LBT S: Miss. LBT 7, Guest Instructor CTSFW 5 C: Assoc. Pastor 3 O: COO LB...
p. 64
Mark O. Stern
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...ia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) Lake Forest, IL; St. Paul, Brookfield IL (NI); LCMS 29 Mark O. Stern+, Lake Forest, IL; St. Paul, Brookfield IL (NI); LCMS 29; Atty. S: CSL BOR 8, CCN 3, Conv. Deleg. 4, CUS Visitation Team CUNE, CUC BOR 9, Res. Task Force 2, Conv....
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Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, Irvine Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57 Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney, Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57; Deac./Tchr. D: Mem. NI BOD. C: Parish Deac. 11, SS Tchr., VBS Tchr., Youth Grp., Ladies’ Aid, LWML. O: Voice of...
p. 65
Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...ister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Duties: Three-year terms. Meetings four times a year at the respective school. The board of regents governs the institution, its president, and faculty, consistent with the institution’s mission, including its commitment to conduct all its affairs...
p. 65
Rene Gonzalo Castillero
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...llero Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents ordained Worden, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 35 Rene Gonzalo Castillero, Worden, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 35; Pastor/Headmaster. S: DR. D: Youth & Outdoor Min. Facil. WY . C: Pastor. O: CCLE accreditation team. Proud alum of...
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Mark D. Wolfrum
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...rson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term) Homer Glen, IL; St. Paul’s, Lockport IL (NI); LCMS 60 Mark D. Wolfrum, Homer Glen, IL; St. Paul’s, Lockport IL (NI); LCMS 60; Instructor. O: Corp. Ldrshp., Ed. Ldrshp., Airline Transport Pilot. The importance and value of a high-qua...
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Julie Ann Mann
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents layperson Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term) Fort Dodge, IA; St. Paul, Fort Dodge IA (IW); LCMS 56 Julie Ann Mann, Fort Dodge, IA; St. Paul, Fort Dodge IA (IW); LCMS 56; Dir. of IOWAY . S: LERT Dist. Disaster Relief Coord. D: Dir. of IOWAY Youth & Adult Outreach. C: Worship Music...
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Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...rvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents not specified Board of Regents, St. Louis Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57 Sarah Elizabeth Gaffney, Hamel, IL; St. Paul, Worden IL (SI); LCMS 57; Deac./Tchr. D: Mem. NI BOD. C: Parish Deac. 11, SS Tchr., VBS Tchr., Youth Grp., Ladies’ Aid, LWML. O: Voice of Ca...
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Christopher Robert Marshall
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...shall 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: Luth. HS Music Dept....
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Lance Armstrong O’Donnell
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
...a University Wisconsin Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Ixonia, WI; St. Paul, Oconomowoc WI (SW); LCMS 33 Lance Armstrong O’Donnell, Ixonia, WI; St. Paul, Oconomowoc WI (SW); LCMS 33; Sr. Pastor. S: Bd. Mem. CUC 1, BRTFSSG OH, Conv. Deleg. D: Bd Mem. Luth. HS Assoc. of Greater Milwaukee...
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CSP
Abbreviations and Key
CSP Concordia University, St. Paul
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Victor J. Belton
First Vice-President of the Synod
.................2024–Cur rent Contributing Writer, God’s Sending Heart ............................................2024 Contributing A uthor, Concordia Pulpit ..................................................2026 P ersonal Statement It is my honor to have served The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in many capacities. Those include as parish...
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Allan R. Buss
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ice Chair, Council of Presidents .......................................... 2025–present Mission T rips: Kenya, Ethiopia, Belize ................2006, 2008, 2012, 2016 District Offices Position Y ears First Vice-President, NID .............................................................2006–2015 Chair , General Pastoral Conference .........
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Christopher S. Esget
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Region ................................ 2015–present Chair man, Created Male and Female Task Force ...................2022–2026 District Offices P osition Y ears District Theological Convocation Committee ..........................2002–2003 District Lif e Coordinator .............................................................2014–2019 O...
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Mark Robert Hoehner
First Vice-President of the Synod
........................2019–2022 P ersonal Statement We are called to point the hurting, the hopeless, and the sinner to the Great Healer, the Great Hope, and the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, Jesus Christ. There is no greater calling, opportunity, or task than to do as Isaiah called God’s people to do—“Go on up to a high...
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Eric T. Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
...od Circuit, Oregon District ......................2003–2018 Oregon Region V ice-President and Second Vice-President, Northwest District ..............................................................2018–2024 F irst Vice-President, Northwest District ................................ 2024–present Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Typ...
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Peter Kristoff Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
..........4 College .................................Concordia University, River Forest, IL (1984) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1988) Other Degrees ..........STM, Concordia Theological Sem., Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered M...
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Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
............................2006–2009 Member , Northern Illinois District East Region Pastoral Conference Committee ......................................2006–2010 Secretary, Northern Illinois District Nominations Committee ...........2009 Circuit V isitor, Southern Illinois District ....................................2015–2018 Chair man, S...
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Christopher S. Esget
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...dent, East-Southeast Region ................................ 2015–present Chair man, Created Male and Female Task Force ...................2022–2026 District Offices P osition Y ears District Theological Convocation Committee ..........................2002–2003 District Lif e Coordinator ......................................................
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Trey Cox
LCMS Board of Directors
...on (West-Southwest Region), 1 layperson (at-large), 1 minister of religion—commissioned (at-large) (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. Meetings of two or more days at least four times a year. The Board serves as the legal representative of the Synod, is custodian of the Synod’s properties, and is responsible for the management and superv...
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David C. Eastburn
LCMS Board of Directors
...m. Fairfield Com. School Dist. 3, Infantry Officer, U.S. Marine Corps 23. In my retirement, I strongly desire, with God’s grace, to continue to be a faithful servant and to use my time and talents for His glory. In this and with my history of leadership and board participation, I can make a significant commitment as a member of the Board...
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Jay A. Krause
LCMS Board of Directors
...to bring a healthy perspective on the role of schools in our LCMS and the importance of sharing the Gospel with people of all ages. We are at a critical time in our life together, one in which the love of Jesus needs to be lifted up in our Synod as we come together to teach about Christ crucified to all. Also candidate for: Board of Rege...
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Kevin W. Austin
Board for National Mission
...pportunities for churches and for ministry. The world’s greatest need remains the Gospel, which alone has the power to change hearts and lives. This is not a time for the church to shrink back, isolate, or retreat, but to boldly embrace this moment and work together to fulfill the Great Commission through faithful Gospel proclamation, int...
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Peter C. Bender
Board for National Mission
...g national mission leadership to the Synod at large and in assisting the Board for National Mission in developing policy for the Office of National Mission. During my time of service on the board, we have cultivated positive fraternal relationships with each district of the Synod. I look forward to building upon this work as together we c...
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Rande T. Casaday
Board for National Mission
...ding roles as vice-chairman and chair of the finance and budget committees. With an MBA and 40 years in financial planning, I now desire, in retirement, to devote my time and experience to serving God and His church through faithful governance and stewardship. Also candidate for: Board of Regents, Mequon Board for National Mission | 47 e....
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Daniel Preus
Board for International Mission
...n new congregations established and in theological education around the world. I am honored and excited to serve on the Board for International Mission at a time when our commitment to the proclamation of the pure Word as propounded 50 | Board for International Mission e. West-Southwest Region Lay Candidates for the Board for Internationa...
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Richard Philip Fielitz Jr.
Board for International Mission
...54; Ret. Federal Gov. Chief-of-Staff. S: Fl. Com. Mem. D: CNH and RM Dist. Conv. Fl. Com. Incl. Admin & Nom. 6. C: Elder 27. O: Chief-of-Staff 7. I’m a longtime Lutheran who loves the centrality of Word and Sacrament and speaks of Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and Absolution with reverence, recognizing that God preserves His church through...
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Terence Lung
Board for International Mission
...rnover since 2016, when I first got elected to it and began serving it. Few of us are now left with much memory of how some situations have changed in this time. My school, engineering, volunteer, and other backgrounds have had me studying and working overseas in Asia, Africa, Europe, and elsewhere over decades (in French or Chinese where...
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Andrew C. Kennell
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...5, Const. Rev. Com. NE 2, Dist. Nom. Com. MO 2, CV MO 4. C: Miss. Coun. Secy. SW Cir. MO 2. “If the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle?” asks St. Paul (1 Cor. 14:8). Clarity of the battle cry “Jesus is Lord!” is what the CTCR strives to bring to the church in order to build it up in these gray and latter days....
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Keith Gordon Chuvala
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
...mmission on Theology and Church Relations Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (parish pastor), 1 layperson (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. Three-day meetings four times a year in St. Louis. The commission assists the President in his constitutional responsibilities; provides guidance to the Synod in matters of theology and church r...
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Mark A. Loest
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...am ready and willing to do my part in seeing that our church’s history continues to be collected, preserved, and made accessible for study and research, as it serves as a testimony of the love and mercies of our faithful God and Lord throughout the ages. 53
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Rodney A. Benkendorf
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...OD 7. D: CV MO 5. O: LWML MO Dist. Pastoral Couns., Luth. HS Tchr. 7. God’s people are a people of a story—the story of God’s love for us throughout time. Concordia Historical Institute is the keeper and sharer of our story as God’s people in the LCMS. I am firmly convinced of and committed to the keeping and sharing of our story. It has...
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Sarah Rausch
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
...ked with many national clients and publications through the years, and I welcome the opportunity to bring that experience to serve on the CPH board. In these challenging times, the legacy we as a church leave for our descendants is vital. In its mission to produce faithful, doctrinally sound resources for the LCMS, CPH is an integral part...
