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Photo of Victor J. Belton from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 14

Victor J. Belton

First Vice-President of the Synod

Victor J. Belton First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod ordained or commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (3-year term) Christ, East P oint, GA (FG) Birth Year Victor Belton Victor J. Belton Name ..................................Victor J. Belton Locale .......................St Simons Island, GA...

Photo of Peter Kristoff Lange from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...zenbecher; Steven D. (Steve) Turner; Charles E. Varsogea; Waldemar R. (Wally) Vinovskis; Michael T. (Mike) Von Behren; William R. Wangelin; Aubrey J. Watson Jr.; William C. Weedon As required by Bylaw 3.12.2.1 (a), the nominees who received the highest number of votes were notified to obtain their approval for inclusion of their names on...

Photo of Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 9

Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball

President of the Synod

.................................65 Allan R. Buss ..................................................................................40 Richard L. Snow .............................................................................37 Christopher S. Esget .......................................................................28 Jeffrey P . Cloet...

Photo of Peter James Brock from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 27

Peter James Brock

Central Region Regional Vice-President

...to strengthen congregations 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 Regio...

pp. 28-30

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...W ally M. Arp ..................................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman........................................................................18 Deric A. Taylor ...............................................................................16 Jeffrey E. Skopak ...................................

Photo of Elroi Reimnitz from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 67

Elroi Reimnitz

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

Elroi Reimnitz Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents ordained Victorville, CA; Faith, Hesperia CA (PSW); LCMS 66 Elroi Reimnitz Elroi Reimnitz, Victorville, CA; Faith, Hesperia CA (PSW); LCMS 66; Pastor. C: Pastor 48. O: Adjunct Faculty 30, Dir. Cultural Language Inst. 2, Commissioner Tr...

pp. 85-89

Index

Index

............................ 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. ................................................... 28 Alms, Paul Gregory ................................................. 28 Andersen, Eric Neil ................................................. 13 Anderson, Steven J. ......................................... 13, 31 Andrzejewski, Darryl...

Photo of Sean August Willman from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 24

Sean August Willman

First Vice-President of the Synod

...Synod Convention Floor Committee Member .....................................2023 Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Staff, Bugenhagen Conference .............................................. 2018–present Clerg y Ambassador Committee, CTSFW .............................. 2026–present P ersonal Statement The c...

Photo of Sean August Willman from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 34

Sean August Willman

Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President

...Convention Floor Committee Member .....................................2023 Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Staff, Bugenhagen Conference .............................................. 2018–present Clerg y Ambassador Committee, CTSFW .............................. 2026–present P ersonal Statement The church...

Photo of Matthew Reed Richard from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 35

Matthew Reed Richard

Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President

............3 College ................Dak ota College (1999); Minot State University (2001) Seminary ............ Lutheran Brethren Seminar y, Fergus Falls, MN (2004) Other Degrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2013) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 13 Rostered Member of Sy...

Photo of Bradley Wayne Jurischk from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 38

Bradley Wayne Jurischk

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

...ears Circuit Visitor ........................................................................... 2022–present Other Significant Ser vice or Experience Type of Service Year s Director of Christian Education, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Raymore, MO...................2002–2007 Director of Student Ministr y, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Housto...

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

...cago, IL PAAVOLA, Rev Dr Roger C†‡ Cordova, TN PARADIS, Mr Jason A† Oakes, ND PARTLOW, Mr Gene†‡ Williamsburg, VA PARVIZ, Mr Benjamin†‡ St. Louis, MO PENNEKAMP , Mr Jacob Erik Fort Wayne, IN PETER, Mr Paul J Lincoln, NE PETERS, Rev Larry A†‡ Clarksville, TN PETERSON, Rev Dr Ryan Ray Inver Grove Heights, MN PETTIT, Paul† Lincoln, NE PFENNI...

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