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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 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 Submited” in the back of the Biographical Synopis and Statements of Nominees workbook .

Please provide all requested information regarding the person nominated.

1. Name of Position (Office, Board, or Commission):

2. Name of Person Nominated:

Residence Address: Telephone:

Name and Location of Congregation:

Name of District: Residing in Region:

Ye a rs as a member of LCMS congregation:

Occupation or Profession:

Present Position:

Organization: Other:

Educational/Training: High School _________ College/University ________Advanced Academic Degree _________ Seminary __________

3. Synod Positions Held (past and present, listing most recent first) Ye a rs

4. District Positions Held (past and present, listing most recent first) Ye a rs

5. Congregation Positions Held (past and present, listing most recent first) Ye a rs

6. Other Positions Held (past and present, listing most recent first) Ye a rs

FLOOR NOMINATIONS FORM

69TH REGULAR CONVENTION | The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod July 18–23, 2026 | Phoenix, Ariz.

LCMS INTERNATIONAL CENTER • 1333 S. KIRKWOOD ROAD • ST. LOUIS, MO 63122-7295 888-THE LCMS (843-5267) • LCMS.ORG/CONVENTION This form is provided to facilitate the floor nominations process and is available on the LCMS Web site at www.lcms.org/convention/ downloads. To submit a nomination, this form must include the required nominee information as detailed in Bylaw 3.12.3.6 (c)

of the 2023 Handbook and be accompanied by the Consent Form for Floor Nominations , which must include the signature of the person being nominated and indicate willingness to serve if elected.

Persons making nominations from the floor must be prepared to submit this information at the time that the nominations are made.

The Committee on Convention Nominations will check all floor nominations for validity and will report names and accompanying information in Today’s Business prior to elections.

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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CUS BOD/BOR POSITIONS:

7. The following qualifications are especially helpful in evaluating nominees for service as a regent of a Concordia University (BOR)

or as a director of the Concordia University System (CUS BOD) (Bylaw 3.6.6.3).

The nominee possesses the following (Please select at least two):

 Theological acumen  Advanced academic degree  Other (e.g., professional) advanced degree (qualifies for CUS BOD only)

 Higher education administration  Higher education accreditation (CUS BOD only)  Administration of complex organizations  Religious nonprofit law  Higher education law  Law (qualifies for BOR only)

 Legal counsel to complex organizations (CUS BOD only)  Professional church worker education (CUS BOD only)

 Strengthening the mission of Synod’s congregations and schools (CUS BOD only)  Finance (BOR only)

 Investments (BOR only)  Fund development (BOR only)  Human resources (BOR only)

 Facilities management (BOR only)  Technology (BOR only)  A specific instructional or operational domain designated by the institution (BOR only)

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8. How and to what extent has this individual demonstrated familiarity and support of the colleges and universities of the Concordia University System? With which institution(s) and region(s) is he/she most familiar?

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9. How has he/she demonstrated familiarity with and support for the doctrinal positions of the Synod?

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10. List separately two (2) or three (3) of the above qualifications marked (see #7 above), with supporting information for each:

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 I have read the document Notes for Nominators and Nominees and consent to the information contained in the document.

Nominating Delegate Name: Signature:

Nominee Signature:

LCMS INTERNATIONAL CENTER • 1333 S. KIRKWOOD ROAD • ST. LOUIS, MO 63122-7295 888-THE LCMS (843-5267) • LCMS.ORG/CONVENTION

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STATEMENT OF WILLINGNESS TO SERVE

In addition to the commitment of the necessary time and energy required for service, officers and members of boards and commissions agree to serve in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws, doctrinal statements and resolutions of the Synod.

When pastors, teachers and laypersons are requested to serve as board members or in similar part-time capacities, the Synod will assume the expense of travel, lodging, meals and other incidentals connected with such service. The Synod will not pay for the casual service rendered in a non-salaried position, nor pay for any substitutes engaged while away on duty. If financial outlay is required to perform the duties of the position involved, it is expected that congregations will assume this responsibility as needed.

Position to which you have been nominated:

I AM WILLING to serve for this position: ____ Yes _____No

Status: £ ordained £ commissioned £ lay

BRIEF PERSONAL STATEMENT

The report on final nominees for Synod offices is to contain pertinent information concerning each candidate, such as occupation or pro - fession; district affiliation; residence; specific experience; number of years as a member of an LCMS congregation; present position; offices previously held in a congregation, district or the Synod; qualifications for the office in question; and, “if the candidate so desires, also a brief

personal statement” (Bylaw 3.12.3.6 [c]).

As a nominee you may make such a statement in the space provided below. You may wish to say something about your vision for the future of the Synod or about your interest in service in the position to which you have been nominated. Your statement should not exceed 100 words.

With your consent, this statement will be published in a convention issue of Today’s Business and made available to the voting delegates of the convention.

Release Approval: I agree to the release of this information for publication. Yes No

Name: ______________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________ D ate:__________________________________________

 I have read the document Notes for Nominators and Nominees and consent to the information contained in the document.

This form is provided to facilitate the floor nominations process and is available on the LCMS Web site at lcms.org/convention/downloads 69TH REGULAR CONVENTION | The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod July 18–23, 2026 | Phoenix, Ariz.

CONSENT FORM FOR FLOOR NOMINATIONS

LCMS INTERNATIONAL CENTER • 1333 S. KIRKWOOD ROAD • ST. LOUIS, MO 63122-7295 888-THE LCMS (843-5267) • LCMS.ORG/CONVENTION