Nominee biography

Karen A. Dowbnia

Board for National Mission

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Section: Board for National Mission
Office/position: Board for National Mission
Candidate category: not specified
Source page: p. 46

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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.

Karen A. Dowbnia

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