Nominee biography

Andrew C. Kennell

Commission on Theology and Church Relations

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

Official nominee source text

Photo of Andrew C. Kennell from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Office/position
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Candidate category
ordained
Source page
p. 51

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Additional official source text

Andrew C. Kennell, Monett, MO; St. John’s, Monett MO (MO); LCMS 49;

Pastor. S: LCMS Conv. Deleg., DR CPH 6, Conc. Univ. Ed. Colloquy Mentor for Com. Min. 2. D: Rural and Small Town Min. Pilot Prog. 5, Const. Rev. Com. NE 2, Dist. Nom.

Com. MO 2, CV MO 4. C: Miss.

Coun. Secy. SW Cir. MO 2.

“If the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle?” asks St. Paul (1 Cor. 14:8). Clarity of the battle cry “Jesus is Lord!” is what the CTCR strives to bring to the church in order to build it up in these gray and latter days.

As preachers and hearers together under our Captain, Christ, we all alike are to “hear Him,” just as the Father bids. My interest in serving on the CTCR has grown out of nearly 25 years of being in the trenches, serving among God’s people. I hope to help make plain the Word of truth.

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