Nominee biography

Daniel Preus

Board for International Mission

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Official nominee source text from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

Official nominee source text

Photo of Daniel Preus from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Board for International Mission
Office/position
Board for International Mission
Candidate category
layperson
Source page
p. 49
Election line
Elect 1 layperson (West-Southwest Region) (6-year term)

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Additional official source text

Daniel Preus+, Grand Marais, MN;

Life In Christ, Grand Marais MN (MNN); LCMS 68; Ret. BIM. S: Dir. CHI 6, First VP LCMS 3, BFCS 6,

LCEF BOD 3, LCMS BOD 3, LCMS

VP 9. C: Pastor 20. O: Exec. Dir. Luther Academy 6.

We have wonderful opportunities before us in the LCMS in the area of international mission. We have already seen marvelous growth in new congregations established and in theological education around the world. I am honored and excited to serve on the Board for International Mission at a time when our commitment to the proclamation of the pure Word as propounded

e. West-Southwest Region Lay Candidates for the Board for International Mission

LAYPERSONS

Elect 1 layperson (West-Southwest Region) (6-year term)

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