Nominee biography

Karen A. Dowbnia

Board for National 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 Karen A. Dowbnia from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Board for National Mission
Office/position
Board for National Mission
Candidate category
not specified
Source page
p. 46

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Additional official source text

Karen A. Dowbnia, Strasburg, PA;

Mount Calvary, Lititz PA (EN); LCMS 31; Ret. Exec. Admin. Asst. to LCMS First VP . S: Exec. Admin. Asst. to LCMS First VP 7. C: Dir. of Youth Min. 5. O: Tchr. (Pub., Private, Homeschool) 21, Homemaker 5, ESL Tchr. and Coord.

I respectfully submit my name for election to the Board for National Mission. Having served faithfully for many years as an educator and as a leader within my congregations, I bring a deep appreciation for the Synod’s mission and for the importance of sound, Christ-centered governance. The Board’s responsibility to develop policy guiding the ONM is essential to supporting districts and congregations in their work. I would be honored to serve the church in this capacity for the advancement of the Gospel.

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