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Photo of William Mart Thompson from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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

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

...ined ministers who received nominating votes: Matthew C. Harrison ....................................................................900 Joel D. Biermann ..........................................................................334 Benjamin T . (Ben) Ball.................................................................311 Brady L. Finner...

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

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...

Photo of Martin Richard Noland from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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...

Photo of Matthew William Hurtienne from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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...

Photo of Mark William Meehl from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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:...

Photo of William Brandt from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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...

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

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

Photo of Jeffrey Eric Skopak from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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

Photo of Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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...

Photo of Rachel Elaine Jaseph from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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:...

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

...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...

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

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...

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

...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....

Photo of Jacob Christian Bobby from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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...

Photo of Richard A. Zeile from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

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...

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