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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
...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 Convention Nominations (Bylaw 3.12.3.7 [c]). This source for nominations from the floor is often referred to...
p. 29
Wally Mar lis Arp
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
Wally Mar lis Arp East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained First Vice-President; Board of Regents, Fort Wayne St Name ................................Wally Mar lis Arp Locale ........................... Winter Springs, FL Congregation ............St. Luk e’s Lutheran Church, Ovie...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
..................... 55 Adle, Scott T . ......................................................... 69 Ahlman, Timothy Paul (Tim) .............. 9, 13, 14, 28, 37 Alb, Larry A. ............................................................ 9 Allen, Jon ......................................................... 74, 76 Allen, Michael S. .............
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Seth Richard Hinz
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Seth Richard Hinz Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors layperson Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Board for International Mission (Central Reg.) X. Report on Candidates for the Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. One- t...
pp. 5-7
Preface
Preface
...the congregation’s region. Results were tabulated by YesElections and delivered to the Office of the Secretary on Feb. 20, 2026, along with a list of congregations that had voted. A report of the results of the balloting process and biographical and other information for each of the five candidates on the slate for the office of Presiden...
pp. 5-6
Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot
...the congregation’s region. Results were tabulated by YesElections and delivered to the Office of the Secretary on Feb. 20, 2026, along with a list of congregations that had voted. A report of the results of the balloting process and biographical and other information for each of the five candidates on the slate for the office of President...
p. 55
Mark Hemingway
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Mark Hemingway Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 21 Mark Hemingway, Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 21; Sr. Writer. O: Writer, Editor, Journalist. A number of excellent Concordia Publishing House pu...
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
....................... Peter Kristoff Lange Locale .................................... St. Louis, MO Congregation ..Hope, St. Louis, MO (MO) Birth Year ...........................................1962 Bir thplace .............................. Houston, TX Wife’s Maiden Name .....Marcia Boening Number of Children ...............................
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Thomas R. Halvorson
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Thomas R. Halvorson Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors layperson Sidney, MT; Trinity, Sidney MT (MT); LCMS 12 Thomas R. Halvorson+, Sidney, MT; Trinity, Sidney MT (MT); LCMS 12; Civil Attorney. S: BOD CPH 7, Lay Deleg. 3. D: Lay Deleg. MT 3, Exhibitor of Confessional Luth. Books at...
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...pirit in the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:1–3). I pray the LCMS, submitting to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, will conserve and promote this unity of the true faith at home and abroad, seek to strengthen congregations and their members in faith toward God and love toward their neighbors, support and encourage pastors and other church w...
p. 56
William Mart Thompson
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
William Mart Thompson Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified II, University City, MO; Holy Cross, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 34 William Mart Thompson, II, University City, MO; Holy Cross, St. Louis MO (MO); LCMS 34; Assoc. Atty. O: Law 6. I am humbled to be nominated to serve...
pp. 82-84
Appendix
Appendix
...report to the convention. Unless the convention decides to do otherwise by majority vote, only names submitted prior to the published deadline for submission of names (October 18, 2025) will be eligible for nomination from the floor. If there is question whether a particular name is in this “pool,” refer to the “Report of Nominees Submit...
pp. 7-8
Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key Key to abbreviations used in nominee service 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 Syste...
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...utheran Church—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...
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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,...
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Heidi K. Abegg
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Heidi K. Abegg Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 54 Heidi K. Abegg+, Alexandria, VA; Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 54; Partner (Law). S: Mem. BOD CPH 18, Mem. COH 10. C: Mem. Church Coun. O: Law 19. I grew up wit...
p. 56
Noreen L. Linke
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Noreen L. Linke Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Board of Regents, St. Louis Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38 Noreen L. Linke, Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38; Homemaker/ Church Organist. S: Mem. BO...
p. 58
Gretchen A. Roberts
LCEF Board of Directors
Gretchen A. Roberts LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors ordained Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42 Gretchen A. Roberts, Maryville, TN; Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42; CEO and Owner. S: CPH BOD incl. Secy., Fin. & Investment Com., Exec. Com. 13 C: Choir, SS Tchr., VBS Dir., LWML Pres., Pastor’s Wife. O: Ma...
pp. 13-24
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ennings; Kenneth N. Hessel; Josemon T. (Joe) Hoem; Eric C. Johnson; Todd A. Jones; Chad D. Kendall; Derek S. Klemm; Chad D. Lakies; Michael R. (Mike) Lange; Joel D. Lehenbauer; Robert R. (Reed) Lessing; Mark S. Loder; James F . Marriott; James B. Maxwell; Peter A. Meier; Yohannes A. Mengsteab; Dale A. Meyer; Jeffrey G. Miskus; Michael W ....
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Luke Thomas Zimmer man
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...ostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 22 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2004 P astorates Congregation Y ears St John & Zion Lutheran Churches, Casey & Dexter, IA .........2004–2008 Calvar y Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, PA ....
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Daniel Preus
Board for International Mission
...ternational Mission Board for International Mission layperson Elect 1 layperson (West-Southwest Region) (6-year term) Grand Marais, MN; Life In Christ, Grand Marais MN (MNN); LCMS 68 Daniel Preus+, Grand Marais, MN; Life In Christ, Grand Marais MN (MNN); LCMS 68; Ret. BIM. S: Dir. CHI 6, First VP LCMS 3, BFCS 6, LCEF BOD 3, LCMS BOD 3, LC...
pp. 55-56
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Candidates for the Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors. Concordia Publishing House | 55 truth of the Gospel, and it would be an honor to be a member of the Board of Directors that has oversight of this important mission.
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Jeff Bull
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Jeff Bull 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...
p. 59
Mark Landon Huff
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
Mark Landon Huff LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees ordained Marysville, MI; Faith, Port Huron MI (MI); LCMS 22 Mark Landon Huff, Marysville, MI; Faith, Port Huron MI (MI); LCMS 22; Pastor. S: Conv. Deleg. D: MI Pastor’s Conf. Plng. Com. C: Pastor 11. O: Residential & Commercial Construction Lending 1, Ret...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
......................................900 Joel D. Biermann ..........................................................................334 Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball.................................................................311 Brady L. Finnern ...........................................................................148 Peter K. Lange ......
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Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
................................................1997–2005 P ALS Facilitator ...........................................................................2000–2005 F acilitator, Consecrated Stewards .............................................2009–2014 District Offices P osition Y ears Circuit Visitor, Atlantic District ..........................
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Seth Richard Hinz
Board for International Mission
...eth Richard Hinz Board for International Mission Board for International Mission not specified Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42 Seth Richard Hinz, Wildwood, MO; Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42; Chief Marketing Officer. S: Soc. Media Mgr. for LCMS NYG 5, Media Relations Mgr. CUAA 7, Spkr. Best Practices Min. D:...
p. 56
Sarah Rausch
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Sarah Rausch Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors not specified Board for National Mission (Great Plains Reg.) Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42 Sarah Rausch, Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42; Freelance Writer/Editor. S: Copyeditor/Writer for The Lut...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...ons 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 ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez ...............
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Mark A. Loest
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
Mark A. Loest Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors ordained Saginaw, MI; Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, Saginaw MI (MI); LCMS 63 Mark A. Loest, Saginaw, MI; Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, Saginaw MI (MI); LCMS 63; Pastor. S: CHI Asst. Dir. of Ref. & Museu...
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Mark O. Swenson
LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees
Mark O. Swenson LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 layperson (3-year term) Plymouth, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 43 Mark O. Swenson, Plymouth, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 43; VP Investment Grp. S: Mem. CPS BOD 12. O: Inves...
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Mark S. Nuckols
Concordia University System Board of Directors
Mark S. Nuckols Concordia University System Board of Directors Concordia University System Board of Directors layperson Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (6-year term) Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43 Mark S. Nuckols+, Jackson, WI; St. John, Fredonia WI (SW); LCMS 43; Pastor Emer. S: MAF Active-Duty U.S. Army Battalion...
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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
..., Fort Wayne IN (IN); LCMS 63; Pres. Emer. CTSFW. S: Academic Dean CTSFW 5, Pres. CTSFW 13, CUS BOD 2, CUC BOR 1, Prof. CTSFW 30, CTCR 18. C: Pastor 4. O: Exec. Dir. The Marvin M. Schwan Charitable Found. 1. It has been an honor to serve on the Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents. Having served for 13 years as a seminary preside...
p. 66
Alison C. Witte
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Alison C. Witte Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term) Fairborn, OH; Bethlehem, Fairborn OH (OH); LCMS 43 Alison C. Witte+, Fairborn, OH; Bethlehem, Fairborn OH (OH); LCMS 43; Dir. Academic Success Ctrs. S: CUC BOR 7,...
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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...
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Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
...and if this is where the Lord leads, I’m willing to serve. That said, I’ve enjoyed serving as LCMS First Vice-President and would very much welcome an opportunity to continue in that role, building on my work during the last seven years and supporting the able and faithful leadership of our current Synod President. Also candidate for: Fi...
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Alfonso O. Espinosa
First Vice-President of the Synod
....................Alfonso O. Espinosa Locale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year ...........................................1965 Bir thplace ................................Delano, CA Wife’s Maiden Name .....................Mar tin Number of Children ...........................
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Jacob S. Gillard
First Vice-President of the Synod
.........................................Concordia University, St. Paul, MN (1996) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MN (2001) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 50 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 25 Y ear...
p. 18
Jamison John Hardy
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ar of Ordination ...............................................................................2000 P astorates Congregation Y ears Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mt. Lebanon, PA ........................2000–2008 P eace Lutheran Church, McMurray, PA ................................... 2008–2020 Our Sa vior Lutheran Church, Hartland, PA .......
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Mark Robert Hoehner
First Vice-President of the Synod
Mark Robert Hoehner First Vice-President of the Synod First Vice-President of the Synod not specified Chapel of the Cross, St Name ......................Mark Robert Hoehner Locale .................................. St. P eters, MO Congregation .... Chapel of the Cross, St. Peters, MO (MO) Birth Year ..........................................
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Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
........ Sean August Willman Locale ......................................Hillsdale, MI Congregation ......St. P aul’s, Hillsdale, MI (MI) Birth Year ...........................................1986 Bir thplace ...............................Madison, IN Wife’s Maiden Name Anna Marie Florent Number of Children ................................7...
pp. 28-30
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...Here following are the names and tallies of all ordained ministers who received nominating votes: Christopher S. Esget .....................................................................109 W ally M. Arp ..................................................................................29 Luke T . Zimmerman.................................
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Jamison John Hardy
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2000 P astorates Congregation Y ears Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mt. Lebanon, PA ........................2000–2008 P eace Lutheran Church, McMurray, PA ................................... 2008–2020 Our Sa vior Lutheran Church, Hartland, PA ....
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Mark D . Brandt
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Mark D . Brandt Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President not specified St Name ..................................Mark D . Brandt Locale ..............................F rankenmuth, MI Congregation ...........St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth, MI (MI) Birth Year ...............................
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David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...in Jesus Christ to proclaim to the world. Whether it be by exercising oversight or through encouragement, our leaders should guide the Synod to be faithful and fearless. If chosen to serve as Great Lakes Region Vice-President, I would be ready and honored to do so. May God grant strength and wisdom to all those chosen to serve our Synod....
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
.........22 Steven D. (Steve) T urner ...............................................................18 Richard L. Snow .............................................................................15 Scott C. Sailer .................................................................................14 5 votes: Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball; John E. H...
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Sean August Willman
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...Sean August Willman Locale ......................................Hillsdale, MI Congregation ......St. P aul’s, Hillsdale, MI (MI) Birth Year ...........................................1986 Bir thplace ...............................Madison, IN Wife’s Maiden Name Anna Marie Florent Number of Children ................................7 Colle...
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Alfonso O. Espinosa
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
.................Alfonso O. Espinosa Locale ................................Lak e Forest, CA Congregation St Paul’ s, Irvine, CA (PSW) Birth Year ...........................................1965 Bir thplace ................................Delano, CA Wife’s Maiden Name .....................Mar tin Number of Children ..............................
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Terence Lung
Board for International Mission
...ational Mission Board for International Mission layperson Elect 1 layperson (Great Lakes Region) (6-year term) Concordia Publishing House d. Great Lakes Region Lay Candidates for the Board for International Mission LAYPERSONS Elect 1 layperson (Great Lakes Region) (6-year term) Sunnyvale, CA; Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino CA (C...
p. 51
Martin Richard Noland
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Martin Richard Noland Commission on Theology and Church Relations Commission on Theology and Church Relations ordained San Mateo, CA; Grace, San Mateo CA (CNH); LCMS 68 Martin Richard Noland, San Mateo, CA; Grace, San Mateo CA (CNH); LCMS 68; Sr. Pastor. S: Dir. of CHI 6, Tchr. CUC and CTSFW. C: Pastor 32. O: Author 300 Journal Articles a...
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Mark William Meehl
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
Mark William Meehl Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents not specified Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 69 Mark William Meehl+, Seward, NE; St. John, Seward NE (NEB); LCMS 69; Prof. CUNE. S: DR, CUNE Rep. for CPH, CTSFW BOR. D: Bible Study Ldr. C:...
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Joel A Brondos
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...1, Campus Pastor. O: Instructor of Religion, Dorm. Supervisor, Prof., Author of Various Publications. Jesus said, “Follow Me,” and immediately they dropped their nets and followed Him (Mark 1:17–18). Later, the disciples said, “We have left everything to follow You” (Mark 10:28). Then, after three years, Jesus sent them throughout Judea,...
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Mark O. Stern
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
Mark O. Stern Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia 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. Del...
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Mark D. Wolfrum
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Mark D. Wolfrum Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents layperson 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...
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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...
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Matthew Reed Richard
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...y ............ 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 Synod (y ears) .................................................. 13 Y ear of Ordination ............
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Steven D . Turner
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
..................4 College ......................... Nor th Dakota State University, Fargo, ND (1981) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1985) Other Degrees ........... DMin, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 67 Rostered Mem...
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John Wollenburg Sias
Secretary of the Synod
...Author for The Lutheran Witness, for Synod, and of 5 Things You Can Do to Witness Christ (CPH), KFUO Guest, Writer for CPR 16, Founding Dir. Tech. Adv. and Ed. Luth. Legacy Publishing 19, Ctr. for Reliable and High-Performance Computing Univ. of IL 10, Jefferson County, MO, Sheriff’s Alumni Vol. Echelon 5. After 10 humbling years gone lik...
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Jay A. Krause
LCMS Board of Directors
Jay A. Krause LCMS Board of Directors LCMS Board of Directors commissioned Board of Regents, Seward Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64 Jay A. Krause, Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64; Prin. O: Fundraising, Tchr. 41, Admissions Couns., Asst. Prof. Behavioral Serv., Exec. Dir. High School...
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John W. Edson
LCMS Board of Directors
...irectors LCMS Board of Directors commissioned Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) Plymouth, MN; First English, Spring Valley MN (MNS); LCMS 45 John W. Edson, Plymouth, MN; First English, Spring Valley MN (MNS); LCMS 45; Ret. CPA. S: Vice-Chm. BIM 12, Chm. BIM 4, Vice-Chm. Bd. for Human Care and World Relief 6, Chm. Dis...
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Sarah Rausch
Board for National Mission
...ard for National Mission ordained or commissioned Elect 1 ordained or commissioned minister (East-Southeast Concordia Publishing House Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42 Sarah Rausch, Chelsea, SD; Our Savior, Aberdeen SD (SD); LCMS 42; Freelance Writer/Editor. S: Copyeditor/Writer for The Lutheran Witness and The Reporter....
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Gregory D. Jans
Board for International Mission
...the USAF Chaplain School and Expeditionary Center (10,000 students/ year), I learned the strategic importance of cultural respect and partnerships. We press on (Phil. 3:14) with our Great Commission marching orders to make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:18–20)! With vigor and urgency, I would bring to the Board for International Miss...
p. 49
Rachel Elaine Jaseph
Board for International Mission
...rnational Mission 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:...
p. 52
Paul Pretzer Edmon
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
..., 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: Lay Deleg. NE Dist. Conv. 3. C: Cong. Pres. 7, Tchr. 8, Choir 15. O: Supercomputer Specialist 15. In the confusion of a rapi...
p. 57
Kevin D. Robson
LCEF Board of Directors
...nd., LCMS Pastoral Formation Com. D: Pres. MN Confessional Luth., Dist. Conv. Fl. Com. C: Pastor 15. O: R&D Proj. Engineer/Grp. Ldr. 6, Product Mgr/Business Devel. Specialist 10. Thanks be to God for our faithful, energetic Lutheran Church Extension Fund team. LCEF splendidly advances mission and ministry within and beyond Synod by provid...
p. 61
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...tings 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 the Synod, serving as its governing body, establishing and reviewing policies, promoting public relations, approving budgets, and in every way promoting the well-being of the seminary. (2...
p. 62
Christian A. Preus
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
...e-President (East-Southeast Reg.) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term) Grand Marais, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 65 Christian A. Preus, Grand Marais, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 65; Ret. Attorney. S: LCMS BOD 12 incl. Chm., Chair of Personnel Com. & Le...
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Noreen L. Linke
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
...L. Linke Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents ordained Concordia Publishing House Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38 Noreen L. Linke, Fort Collins, CO; Peace with Christ, Fort Collins CO (RM); LCMS 38; Homemaker/ Church Organist. S: Mem. BOR CTX, Co-C...
p. 69
Jay A. Krause
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...rdia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents commissioned Board of Directors Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64 Jay A. Krause, Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64; Prin. O: Fundraising, Tchr. 41, Admissions Couns., Asst. Prof. Behavioral Serv., Ex...
p. 70
Dan Buman
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...rdia University Nebraska Board of Regents Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents not specified Bennington, NE; St. Mark, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 33 Dan Buman, Bennington, NE; St. Mark, Omaha NE (NEB); LCMS 33; Dir. of Nuclear Oversight & Strategic Asset Mgt. S: CUNE Found. Bd. 7, Conv. Deleg. D: Conv. Deleg. O: BOD NE Energy Federal...
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CPH
Abbreviations and Key
CPH Concordia Publishing House
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Matthew Carl Harrison
President of the Synod
...ns (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 35 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1991 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Westgate, IA ......................
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Byrene Keith (Keith) Haney
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ia University, Irvine, CA (2024) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 55 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 33 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1993 P astorates Congregation Y ears B...
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Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
First Vice-President of the Synod
..........................1993 P astorates Congregation Y ears Ascension Lutheran Church, Madison, TN ................................1992–1996 Synod Offices P osition Y ears Academic Dean, Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN 2006–2011 Faculty , Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN ............ 1994–present President, Concordia Theo...
p. 22
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
First Vice-President of the Synod
..............................................1997–2005 P ALS Facilitator ...........................................................................2000–2005 F acilitator, Consecrated Stewards .............................................2009–2014 District Offices P osition Y ears Circuit Visitor, Atlantic District ............................
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Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...tral Region | 25 Sonntag; Terry D. Tieman; Gregory R. Truwe; Jay W . Watson; William C. Weedon; Joshua J. Willadsen; John C. Wohlrabe Jr.; Mark C. Wood As required by Bylaw 3.12.2.7 (c), the nominees who received the highest number of votes were notified to obtain their approval in writing for the inclusion of their names on the ballot. B...
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Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
...tral Region | 25 Sonntag; Terry D. Tieman; Gregory R. Truwe; Jay W . Watson; William C. Weedon; Joshua J. Willadsen; John C. Wohlrabe Jr.; Mark C. Wood As required by Bylaw 3.12.2.7 (c), the nominees who received the highest number of votes were notified to obtain their approval in writing for the inclusion of their names on the ballot. B...
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Eric C. Sko vgaard
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
.......................... 2025–present District Offices P osition Y ears Missionary, CNH District .............................................................2000–2003 Circuit V isitor, South Wisconsin District ...................................2009–2020 President, South Wisconsin District ..........................................2024–20...
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David Carl Mumme
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...ur man Number of Children ................................5 College ............................................. Concordia University Chicago (1993) Seminary .........Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1997) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 54 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) ....
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Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.
Secretary of the Synod
...ministries” through excellence in governance and authentic engagement. Also candidate for: Board of Regents, St. Louis Board of Directors, LCMS | 41 and compassionate, listening carefully to those we serve and working collaboratively for the good of Christ’s church. 40
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LCMS Board of Directors
LCMS Board of Directors
LCMS Board of Directors Candidates for the LCMS Board of Directors. Board of Directors, LCMS | 41 and compassionate, listening carefully to those we serve and working collaboratively for the good of Christ’s church.
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David C. Eastburn
LCMS Board of Directors
...Serv. Corp. and Iowa State Bank and Trust 24, Pres. and CEO, Iowa State Bank and Trust Co. 7, Chm. Fin. Com. and Bd. Mem. 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 a...
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Jerald L. Folkerts
LCMS Board of Directors
...ng Squadron. I am retired and an active member of an LCMS church in southwest Colorado. I am the church treasurer and have served as a head elder, elder, evangelism chair, small group leader, and Sunday school teacher in multiple LCMS churches. I firmly adhere to the common confession and mission of the LCMS, and I am devoted to liturgica...
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Stephen Reavis
LCMS Board of Directors
...f Directors. With a deep background in finance and a commitment to prudent stewardship and operational efficiency, I would support the Board’s role in establishing sound financial policies, overseeing budgets, and ensuring that resources are directed in ways that advance our mission to preach Christ as the only Savior of the world. I beli...
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Douglas Lynn Rutt
LCMS Board of Directors
...is church and in full commitment to our confessional Lutheran faith as expressed in the Book of Concord, I will serve with humility and conviction, supporting the church’s work in evangelism, human care, and education as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen. Having served as a parish pastor, an overseas missionary, a seminary professor...
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Michael Paul Schuermann
LCMS Board of Directors
...prior service on national or district boards of the Synod, administration of complex organizations, business, law, finance, human resources, and donor relations. Board members are expected to work collaboratively under individual and committee assignments, actively speak and listen to one another in board and staff interactions, faithfull...
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Neil Spencer Vanderbush
Board for National Mission
...encer Vanderbush, San Antonio, TX; Messiah, Boerne TX (TX); LCMS 26; Sr. Pastor. S: U.S. Army Chapl. 3. C: Pastor 18, Church Planter, Campus Min. 4. O: U.S. Marine Corps 6, Electro-Mechanical Tech./Maintenance 3. The area of responsibility for the Board for National Mission is broad and important to the future not only of the LCMS but als...
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Adam D. Fosse
Board for International Mission
...inn KS (KS); LCMS 29 Adam D. Fosse, Linn, KS; Zion, Linn KS (KS); LCMS 29; Music Tchr. S: Vol. LCMS Miss. in Mongolia. C: Music Tchr. David’s Harp, Hispanic Outreach. O: RSO Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ. It would be my prayer that the Lord could use my passion and experience for sharing the Gospel cross-culturally to contribute to the e...
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David Duesenberg
Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors
...he historical links that tie us together, may each of us see ourselves as a member of our one Christian family, to inspire the church and community. Concordia Publishing House | 55 truth of the Gospel, and it would be an honor to be a member of the Board of Directors that has oversight of this important mission. 54
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Jason Behr
LCEF Board of Directors
...lifications: Board members should have a broad range of experience in one or more of the following: financial services, investments, loans and real estate, legal, banking, administration, and marketing. Prior experience on other LCMS boards is also desirable. Board members are expected to attend meetings regularly, not missing two consecu...
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Jacob Christian Bobby
Concordia University System Board of Directors
...Winter Guest Instructor 7, LCMS NYG Presenter. D: Chm. Pastor’s Conf., NE Dist. Conv. Chm. Fl. Com., NE LLL Pastoral Adv. 2. O: Adjunct Instructor, Mount Marty Univ. 4, Tchr. Univ. SD, Guest Instructor CSL. I would be honored to serve on the Concordia University System Board of Directors as it works with our Synod’s universities and their...
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Rene Gonzalo Castillero
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
...admaster. S: DR. D: Youth & Outdoor Min. Facil. WY . C: Pastor. O: CCLE accreditation team. Proud alum of CUC and CTSFW . All my experience has been primarily in Lutheran schools, in the Wyoming District and Southern Illinois District, as a teacher or administrator. I’ve served on NLSA teams and led teams for CCLE. Not only does my sincer...
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Brian Lee Kachelmeier
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...sure of a unique understanding of higher education. The Reformation reshaped the purpose of instructing the mind. The mind is a gift from God. Sin has marred the mind. Satan blinds the minds of humanity from seeing the goodness of God. God desires that individuals would no longer be conformed to the ways of the world without Christ. Inste...
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Muluneh Taye
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...business and organizational leadership, I seek to support sound governance, stewardship, and accountability in service of the Gospel. If elected, I will listen well, ask faithful questions, and work collaboratively so our institutions and agencies may serve congregations and keep Christ at the center of our shared mission. MINISTERS OF RE...
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Gary C. Nelson
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...hrist and be found in Him on the Last Day, and when possible, to strive to educate all children, not just our own, in the truth of God’s Word. This is accomplished by providing the best possible education we can using the resources with which we are entrusted, while being faithful to the inerrant Word of God. As a lifelong Californian, I...
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Laura Grace Hemminger
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
...rone, Women’s Min. O: LWML Spkr., Higher Things Conf. Spkr., Beautiful Feet Conf. Spkr., LWML Young Women’s Rep., LFL BOD, Grant Writing, LFL Dir. & Devel. Officer of Y4Life, March for Life, Sidewalk Coun. Outside Abortion Clinics, Pregnancy Ctr. Vol. Our Concordia universities give us the opportunity to share Jesus in a uniquely Lutheran...
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Scott T. Adle
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...ated from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, in 2008. Since then, I served two parishes in Illinois and am currently a pastor in Imperial, Neb. I am married to Rosie, and we have six children. 69
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Douglas Tewes
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
...ir of the committee. If reelected, I would expect to continue progress on the current strategic plan and assist the staff and board in the process of establishing the next strategic plan for CUNE. I have a particular interest in continuing the emphasis on the preparation of servant leaders for the church and world. 70
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John Chilman III
Concordia University St. Paul Board of Regents
...at my alma mater. Having served my entire 34-year career in the LCMS, I feel I have a working knowledge of our wonderful Synod. Having worked the past 16 years primarily in college counseling at the largest Lutheran school in the country, I believe I have a great deal of knowledge and experience that I could bring to the table to humbly...
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Miguel A. Ruiz
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...s significantly influence the perspective that future church workers bring to serve congregations and schools. They must be continually guided to fulfil their primary responsibilities with faithfulness and in view of the purposes for which they were founded. e. Concordia University Texas (Austin, Texas) Board of Regents Elect 1 minister o...
