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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. 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
...ent (or designee) and Secretary (or designee) of the Synod. These persons may be nominated from the floor for a CUS board position without further review. BIERBAUM, Mr Timothy Martin† Shawano, WI BIGGS, Rev Dr Luther C† Lincoln, NE BITTNER, Andrew†‡ Mankato, MN BLOCKER, Mrs Jessica Christine†‡ Luverne, MN BLODGETT, Rev Michael Stephen For...
pp. 85-89
Index
Index
...ry, Randy Kevin .............................................. 25 Ascher, Christopher Duane (Chris) ........................... 34 Asmus, Aaron J. .................................................... 34 Austin, Kevin W. ..................................................... 45 Baerwolf, Phillip Andrew .........................................

p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
...ined ministers who received nominating votes: Matthew C. Harrison ....................................................................900 Joel D. Biermann ..........................................................................334 Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball.................................................................311 Brady L. Finner...

p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...... 2019–present First Vice-President | 13 Burdick; Corey J. Chang; Matthew J. Clark; Erik K. Cloeter; Dean M. Davenport; Jordan L. DeBoer; Michael A. L. Eckelkamp; Clarence H. Eisberg; Douglas K. Escue; Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa; John A. Flamme; David C. Fleming; Terry R. Forke; Daniel M. (Dan) Galchutt; Stephen A. Gewecke; Randall L. Gol...
pp. 13-24
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
...kies; 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 . Mueller; Dean W . Nadasdy; Edward A. Naumann; Donald O...

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...

p. 58
Matthew William Hurtienne
LCEF Board of Directors
Matthew William Hurtienne LCEF Board of Directors LCEF Board of Directors not specified Racine, WI; Hales Corners, Hales Corners WI (EN); LCMS 50 Matthew William Hurtienne, Racine, WI; Hales Corners, Hales Corners WI (EN); LCMS 50; Assoc. Prof. of Human Resource Devel. S: Univ. Reviewer CUNE, CUW/CUAA Dean of the School of Business, 7 CUW...

p. 62
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:...

p. 74
William Brandt
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
William Brandt Concordia University Texas Board of Regents Concordia University Texas Board of Regents not specified Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30 William Brandt+, Southlake, TX; Holy Shepherd, Haslet TX (TX); LCMS 30; Justice of the Peace. C: Cong. Pres., Chm. Bd. of Stewp., Church Coun. Secy. 4. O: USAF Air Staff...

p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...n. 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...............................

p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...008–2014 Guest Lecturer , Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO............................2010 V isiting Professor for the International Lutheran Council (Lutheran Leadership Development Program)........... 2019–present Podcast: Christ, Culture, and Cinema ................................... 2021–present A uthor, Concordia Publishing House:...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...rk D. Brandt ...............................................................................55 David P . Ramirez .............................................................................49 Jamison J. Hardy .............................................................................43 Sean A. W illman ....................................

p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
.............................22 Scott R. Murray ..............................................................................22 Bradley W . Jurischk .........................................................................16 T imothy P . (Tim) Ahlman ................................................................9 Alfonso J. (AJ) Espinosa...

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. 24
Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...mmittee, CTSFW .............................. 2026–present P ersonal Statement The church of God is established, strengthened, and sustained by the Word of God and the Holy Sacraments. They are our only source of life in this fallen world. Indeed, in this world that church of God faces tribulation—persecution, false prophets, false doctri...

p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...P . Schuermann ..................................................................27 Joel D. Biermann ............................................................................22 Jeffrey P . Cloeter .............................................................................22 Peter J. Brock ................................................
pp. 25-27
Central Region Regional Vice-President
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...minees for regional vice-president. Vice-President: Central 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 wr...
pp. 25-39
Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
...or regional vice-president offices. Vice-President: Central 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 wr...

p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...od grant strength and wisdom to all those chosen to serve our Synod. Also candidate for: Concordia Historical Institute 34 | Vice-President: Great Plains Region d. Nominations and Candidates for Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Plains Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A tot...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
.........................14 5 votes: Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball; John E. Hill 4 votes: Brady L. Finnern 3 votes: Terry R. Forke; Jacob S. Gillard; Jonathan G. Lange; Adam S. Moline; Nathan A. Sherrill; Russell L. (Russ) Sommerfeld; Bruce A. Timm; Lucas V . Woodford 2 votes: Adam T. Filipek; Brent W . Kuhlman; Robert R. (Reed) Lessing; Scott T....

p. 60
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...

p. 73
Richard A. Zeile
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
...r MI (MI); LCMS 70; Pastor Ret./Radio Spkr. S: Conv. Fl. Com. D: Dist. Archivist 2, S&E Pastors’ Conf. Com. C: Pastor/ Headmaster Luth. School 7. O: Spkr. Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer Radio & Podcast 18., Mem. MI State Bd. of Ed. 7, Mem. BOD NASBE 3, Chapl. Resident., Author CPH SS Materials, Adjunct Faculty CUAA 2. As a Valparaiso alum...
