Nominee biography

Christian A. Preus

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne 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 Christian A. Preus from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
Office/position
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne Board of Regents
Candidate category
commissioned
Source page
p. 62
Election line
Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term)
Also candidate for
First Vice-President; Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.) MINISTERS OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term)

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Basic Details

Seminary
education in the world. deaconess training, and some platforms yet to be determined. The board helps the president focus on the strategic steps necessary to serve the church.

Also candidate for

First Vice-President; Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.)

MINISTERS OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED

Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (6-year term)

Additional official source text

Christian A. Preus, Grand Marais, MN; Glory of Christ, Plymouth MN (MNS); LCMS 65; Ret. Attorney. S:

LCMS BOD 12 incl. Chm., Chair of Personnel Com. & Legal Com., CUAA BOR 3, CSP BOR 3, Conv. Deleg., Chm. CCN. D: Dist. Conv. Deleg., Nom. Com. C: Pres., Elder, Church Coun., Bd. of Youth, SS Tchr. O: Atty. 38, Plng. Com., City Coun.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was created and continues to exist to serve the member congregations. The greatest service provided is the education and training of pastors at our seminaries. It is essential that the seminaries, in all respects, remain faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions when doing so. I would be honored to bring my lifelong commitment to sound confessional Lutheran theology, along with my experience in the Synod and my nationwide legal practice, to serve Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, as it continues to provide the best residential

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