Nominee biography

Muluneh Taye

Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents

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Section
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Office/position
Concordia University Irvine Board of Regents
Candidate category
commissioned
Source page
p. 67
Election line
Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term)

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Muluneh Taye, Alameda, CA;

Redeeming Grace, Santa Clara CA (CNH); LCMS 20; Church Plant Pastor. O: Corp. Exec. & Sr. Mgr. 17.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Christ and His church, having served in pastoral and leadership roles across the California-Nevada-Hawaii District for over 16 years and now as a church-planting pastor. I care deeply about strengthening congregations for faithful witness in an increasingly complex context. Drawing on pastoral formation and professional experience in business and organizational leadership, I seek to support sound governance, stewardship, and accountability in service of the Gospel. If elected, I will listen well, ask faithful questions, and work collaboratively so our institutions and agencies may serve congregations and keep Christ at the center of our shared mission.

MINISTERS OF RELIGION—COMMISSIONED

Elect 1 minister of religion—commissioned (3-year term)

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