Nominee biography

Mark Hemingway

Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors

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

Official nominee source text

Photo of Mark Hemingway from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Office/position
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
Candidate category
not specified
Source page
p. 55

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Mark Hemingway, Alexandria, VA;

Immanuel, Alexandria VA (EN); LCMS 21; Sr. Writer. O: Writer, Editor, Journalist.

A number of excellent Concordia Publishing House publications have been a blessing to me in both my spiritual and professional vocations. In my career as a journalist, I have been involved in the writing, editing, and marketing of multiple national bestsellers, and I have numerous contacts in the publishing industry. As such, I look forward to using the knowledge and skills I’ve acquired to help modernize and improve CPH. I firmly believe CPH is well-positioned to preach Christ and Him crucified to new and bigger audiences, while ensuring CPH’s work never waivers from a steadfast commitment to the Lutheran

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