Nominee biography

Richard Charles Rudowske Jr.

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents

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

Official nominee source text

Photo of Richard Charles Rudowske Jr. from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
Office/position
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents
Candidate category
layperson
Source page
p. 63
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Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—
Also candidate for
Secretary b. Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, Mo.) Board of Regents Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— commissioned, 1 layperson (6-year term) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained (6-year term)

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Basic Details

Seminary
Board of Regents would allow me to contribute my passion for theological education that equips pastors for faithful ministry. As an alumnus (M.Div. ‘05) now leading global mission work, I understand how seminary formation shapes lifelong pastoral effectiveness. My doctoral studies, cross-cultural Bible translation experience, and organizational leadership provide perspective on preparing pastors for diverse ministry contexts while remaining rooted in Lutheran confessional identity. I am committed to supporting the Seminary’s mission of forming servant leaders who proclaim Christ faithfully, serve congregations effectively, and engage our changing world with Gospel clarity and confessional integrity.

Also candidate for

Secretary

b. Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, Mo.) Board of Regents

Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion— commissioned, 1 layperson (6-year term)

MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED

Elect 2 ministers of religion—ordained (6-year term)

Additional official source text

Richard Charles Rudowske Jr., Springfield, MO; St. Paul, Concordia MO (MO); LCMS 27; Exec. LBT S:

Miss. LBT 7, Guest Instructor CTSFW 5 C: Assoc. Pastor 3 O: COO LBT 9, Fin. Analyst 6.

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