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Photo of Wally Marlis Arp from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 29

Wally Marlis Arp

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

Wally Marlis Arp East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President ordained First Vice-President; Board of Regents, Fort Wayne St Wally Arp Wally Marlis Arp Name ................................Wally Marlis Arp Locale ........................... Winter Springs, FL Congregation ............St. Luk...

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

...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...

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. .............

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

p. 12

Peter Kristoff Lange

President of the Synod

...dd 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 . Mohr; William M. (Max) Mons; Herbert C. (Bert) Mueller III; Steven P...

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.................................

Photo of David Paul Ramirez from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 33

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...

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

................................900 Joel D. Biermann ..........................................................................334 Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball.................................................................311 Brady L. Finnern ...........................................................................148 Peter K. Lange ............

pp. 13-24

First Vice-President of the Synod

First Vice-President of the Synod

...James H. Rockey; Timothy D. Runtsch; Timothy E. Saleska; Albert M. Schudde; Jeremy J.A. Schultz; Ken R. Schurb; John W . Sias; Brent D. Smith; Gregory J. (Greg) Snow; Russell L. (Russ) Sommerfeld; Donaldo Sonntag; Randy R. Sturzenbecher; Steven D. (Steve) Turner; Charles E. Varsogea; Waldemar R. (Wally) Vinovskis; Michael T. (Mike) Von Be...

Photo of Luke Thomas Zimmerman from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 31

Luke Thomas Zimmerman

East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President

...–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears 2016 Res. 11-10 Task Force .....................................................2017–2018 District Offices P osition Y ears Committee on Constitutions and Membership, English District ................ 2009–2015 Philadelphia Circuit V isitor, English District .............................2014–2015 Se...

Photo of Adam D. Fosse from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

p. 49

Adam D. Fosse

Board for International Mission

...m Fosse Adam D. Fosse 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...

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