Official nominee source text
- Section
- Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
- Office/position
- Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors
- Candidate category
- layperson
- Source page
- p. 55
- Election line
- Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term)
- Also candidate for
- Board for International Mission (Central Reg.) X. Report on Candidates for the Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term) Duties: Six-year term. One- to two-day meetings, four times a year in St. Louis. The board conducts the business affairs of Concordia Publishing House. (2023 Handbook, pp. 128–29) Qualifications: Concordia Publishing House is the publishing arm of the Synod, conducts market research to determine what is to be published, arranges for the writing and editing of materials, manages publication, and sells the product directly to users or to distribution outlets. CPH annual sales are approximately $35 million. The members of its Board of Directors must be committed to producing resources faithful to God’s Word and the Lutheran Confessions; committed to bringing the distinct witness of the Lutheran Church to all whom the publishing house serves; and committed to what the LCMS believes, teaches, confesses, and practices.
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Also candidate for
Board for International Mission (Central Reg.)
X. Report on Candidates for the
Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term)
Duties
Six-year term. One- to two-day meetings, four times a year in St. Louis. The board conducts the business affairs of Concordia Publishing House. (2023 Handbook, pp. 128–29)
Qualifications
Concordia Publishing House is the publishing arm of the Synod, conducts market research to determine what is to be published, arranges for the writing and editing of materials, manages publication, and sells the product directly to users or to distribution outlets. CPH annual sales are approximately $35 million. The members of its Board of Directors must be committed to producing resources faithful to God’s Word and the Lutheran Confessions; committed to bringing the distinct witness of the Lutheran Church to all whom the publishing house serves; and committed to what the LCMS believes, teaches, confesses, and practices.
Board members should understand business management, as CPH is a self-sustaining corporation. Senior management experience in a corporation of significant size, with experience in publishing, e-delivery, law, finance, human resources, or marketing, would be helpful. Must exhibit openness to purchasing and using CPH materials and a commitment and willingness to influence others to use CPH materials. Must be available for quarterly meetings of up to two days each.
LAYPERSONS
Elect 4 laypersons (6-year term)
Additional official source text
Confessions.
Seth Richard Hinz, Wildwood, MO;
Pathfinder, Ellisville MO (MO); LCMS 42; Chief Marketing Officer. S: Soc.
Media Mgr. for LCMS NYG 5, Media Relations Mgr. CUAA 7, Spkr. Best Practices Min. D: Asst. to the Pres. Web & Media MI 8, Spkr. MI Conf.
O: Chief Marketing Officer LBT 3, Dir. for Brand, Marketing & Creative 5, StoryBrand Certified Guide, Guest KFUO, Author CPH.
With a background in brand messaging, marketing, and organizational frameworks, I value the vital role Concordia Publishing House plays in equipping the church. I am particularly interested in how digital tools and innovation can expand access to God’s Word and Scripture-engagement resources while supporting long-term sustainability. I hope to contribute experience in marketing, organizational health, and strategic clarity to support CPH’s mission.
