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Section
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Office/position
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
Candidate category
ordained
Source page
p. 65
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Additional official source text
Matthew D. Bean, Midlothian, VA;
Redeemer, Richmond VA (SE); LCMS 37; Sr. Pastor. D: CV 11, Chm. Prof. Church Workers’ Conf. Plng. Com. 4.
O: Bd. Mem. C10 Coalition of Luth.
Churches 6, Adjunct Faculty CUI 4.
LCMS universities have a unique position within our church body to equip students to live out their vocations to the glory of God, whether that be as professional church workers or as laypeople. For generations, Concordia University Chicago has been a leader in this endeavor, leaving a legacy that must be preserved and promoted for generations to come.
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