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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
Nominees Submitted to the Committee for Convention Nominations, available for floor nominations from the pool Names submitted to the Committee for Convention Nominations that may be available for floor nominations from the pool. Nominations (Available for Floor Nominations from the “Pool”) | 77 XVI. Report on Nominees Submitted to the Com...
pp. 82-84
Appendix
Appendix
Appendix Floor nominations form and related appendix material. 82 | Appendix Bylaw 3.12.3.7 (2023 Handbook) provides opportunity for nominations from the floor prior to certain elections of the Synod. Such nominations will take place early in the convention after the chairman of the Committee for Convention Nominations has provided his re...
pp. 5-6
Report of Nominations by Ballot
Report of Nominations by Ballot
...s. Such nominations also must not preclude (because of bylaw limitations for the position to be filled) the election of a nominee already on a slate of candidates without disclosure of such potential effect to the convention (Bylaw 3.12.3.7). Ordinarily, floor nominations may be made only from the list of names previously submitted via th...
pp. 5-7
Preface
Preface
...es. Such nominations also must not preclude (because of bylaw limitations for the position to be filled) the election of a nominee already on a slate of candidates without disclosure of such potential effect to the convention (Bylaw 3.12.3.7). Ordinarily, floor nominations may be made only from the list of names previously submitted via t...
p. 25
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...religion— ordained (Great Plains Region), 1 minister of religion—ordained (West-Southwest Region) (3-year term) Duties: The five regional vice-presidents fulfill duties as assigned on a part-time basis and stand, as ordered by the convention after their election (Bylaw 3.12.2.7 [g]), in line of succession to the First Vice-Presidency and...
p. 14
Victor J. Belton
First Vice-President of the Synod
...The Lord has blessed me with a balanced, non-anxious presence and a commitment to represent His agenda in every room I occupy. President’s duties in a time of temporary incapacity. He also chairs colloquy committees for pastoral and commissioned ministry and performs other duties as assigned. The First Vice-President serves as a non-votin...
p. 10
Joel David Biermann
President of the Synod
...yone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone complete in Christ” (1:28). Three things: We cultivate faithful practices in worship and living that form people into the fullness that God intends for His creatures. We embrace our purpose to deliver God’s truth revealed in Christ to the world and shun petty disp...
pp. 7-8
Abbreviations and Key
Abbreviations and Key
...l 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 System board position, such nominees must also have provided the information requested on page two of the Floor Nomination Form so that their qualifications for such...
p. 26
Joel David Biermann
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...ull-T ime Positions Position Y ears Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO................................................................... 2002–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears Member of CTCR .........................................................................2016–2026 P ersonal Statement The chu...
p. 33
David Paul Ramirez
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...Theo. Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2020) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 21 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 17 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2009 P astorates Congregation Y...
p. 37
Timothy Paul (Tim) Ahlman
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
...that partnerships are an essential vehicle for our Synod, ensuring the love of the triune God reaches every community through our shared work. e. Nominations and Candidates for WestSouthwest Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (West-Southwest Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 338 nomi...
p. 18
Jamison John Hardy
First Vice-President of the Synod
...n University (2009); DBA (Business Admin.), Walden University (2012) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 53 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 26 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................20...
p. 27
Peter James Brock
Central Region Regional Vice-President
...Congregations (years) ........................................ 42 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 16 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2010 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. John Lutheran Church, Decatur, IN ...............
p. 32
Jamison John Hardy
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...lden University (2009); DBA (Business Admin.), Walden University (2012) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 53 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 26 Y ear of Ordination .................................................................................
p. 12
Peter Kristoff Lange
President of the Synod
...STM, Concordia Theo. Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 36 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1990 P astorates...
p. 15
Allan R. Buss
First Vice-President of the Synod
...Other Degrees Honorary DDiv , Concordia Univ. Wisconsin, Mequon, WI Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 61 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 36 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................19...
p. 20
Peter Kristoff Lange
First Vice-President of the Synod
...er Degrees ..........STM, Concordia Theological Sem., Fort Wayne, IN (1998) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 64 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 36 Y ear of Ordination .............................................................................
pp. 28-30
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...nal Vice-President East-Southeast Region nominees for regional vice-president. 28 | Vice-President: East-Southeast Region b. Nominations and Candidates for EastSoutheast Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (East-Southeast Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 284 nominating votes were cast...
p. 28
Michael Paul Schuer mann
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
....Concordia Theological Seminar y, Fort Wayne, IN (2010) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ........................................ 24 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 16 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2010 P astorate...
p. 30
Jeffrey Eric Skopak
East-Southeast Region Regional Vice-President
...rch Revitalization, SELC District .................1998–2005 F acilitator, Your Congregation’s Future .....................................1999–2005 Circuit V isitor, SELC District .......................................................2002–2005 Circuit V isitor, PSW District ........................................................2012–20...
pp. 31-33
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President
...rs of the East and Southeast. Emphasizing shared Lutheran distinctives, these congregations can be beacons of Christ’s Gospel. c. Nominations and Candidates for Great Lakes Region Regional Vice-President Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (Great Lakes Region) (3-year term) Nominations Received: A total of 384 nominating votes were cast...
pp. 34-36
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...egional Vice-President Great Plains Region nominees for regional vice-president. 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 total of 313 nominating votes were cast by...
p. 36
Steven D . Turner
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 40 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................1985 P astorates Congregation Y ears Trinity, Marcus, IA, and Pilgrim, Quimby, IA ..............................1985–1991 T rinity Lutheran Church, Algon...
p. 9
Benjamin Thomas (Ben) Ball
President of the Synod
.......Madison Heights, MI Wife’s Maiden Name ....Serena Prongua Number of Children ................................5 College ............................................. Concordia University Chicago (1995) Seminary ................................ Concordia Seminar y, St. Louis, MO (1999) Member of Synod Congregations (years) ................
pp. 9-12
President of the Synod
President of the Synod
President of the Synod Nominations and candidates for President of the Synod. President of the Synod | 9 As required by Bylaw 3.12.2.1 (a), 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. Because there were no declinations and because t...
p. 11
Brady Lee Finnern
President of the Synod
...ions, and united in doctrine and practice. Together, we will strengthen congregations through robust visitations (Acts 15:36–41), diligent searching of the Scriptures (Acts 17:11), exhorting everyone to holy living by the Holy Spirit’s power (1 Cor. 6:11), and zealously witnessing Christ’s atoning blood and empty tomb to our communities....
p. 11
Matthew Carl Harrison
President of the Synod
...tes Congregation Y ears St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Westgate, IA ...............................1991–1995 Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN............................. .........1995–2001 V illage Lutheran Church, Ladue, MO............................. ....... 2010–present Other Full-T ime Positions Position Y ears Missionary to Nativ...
pp. 13-24
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod
First Vice-President of the Synod Nominations and candidates for First Vice-President of the Synod. 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. Fl...
p. 23
Dien Ashley Taylor
First Vice-President of the Synod
...5 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2000 P astorates Congregation Y ears Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bronx, NY .......................2000–2001 Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bronx, NY ........... 2001–present Synod Offices P osition Y ears LCMS Youth Gatheri...
p. 24
Sean August Willman
First Vice-President of the Synod
...ations (years) ........................................ 40 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 13 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2013 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mayville, WI .......
pp. 25-39
Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents
Regional Vice-Presidents Nominations and candidates for 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...
p. 34
Sean August Willman
Great Plains Region Regional Vice-President
...(years) ........................................ 40 Rostered Member of Synod (y ears) .................................................. 13 Y ear of Ordination ...............................................................................2013 P astorates Congregation Y ears St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mayville, WI .............
