Nominee biography

John L. Powers

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 John L. Powers from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Board for International Mission
Office/position
Board for International Mission
Candidate category
not specified
Source page
p. 50

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Additional official source text

John L. Powers+, Whitefish Bay, WI;

Our Savior, Whitefish Bay WI (SW);

LCMS 50; Dir. of Business Devel. for Latin America. S: BIM 3, BOR CTSFW 8. D: BOD SW, Fin. Com.

SW. C: Cong. Pres. O: Dir. of Business Devel.

I am a lifelong member of the LCMS and have been president of my congregation, a Sunday school teacher for over 15 years, a member of the South Wisconsin District Board of Directors, a member of the CTSFW Board of Regents, and a member of the LCMS Board for International Mission. For the past 30 years, I have worked in Europe, Asia, and Latin America for Molson Coors Beverage Company, so I have a strong affinity for people around the globe. As a member of the LCMS BIM, I would like to continue supporting the efforts of the LCMS to bring the Gospel to the world.

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