Nominee biography

Alan Paul Runge

Concordia University Nebraska 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 Alan Paul Runge from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Office/position
Concordia University Nebraska Board of Regents
Candidate category
layperson
Source page
p. 69
Election line
Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term)

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Additional official source text

Alan Paul Runge, Roscoe, IL; St. Andrew, Rockton IL (NI); LCMS 59;

Head of School. D: School Min. C:

Elder, Min. Support Team. O: Head of School/CEO 12, Pres./CEO Luth.

HS Assoc. of St. Louis, Provost CTX 8, Dean of Academic Affairs DeVry Univ. 8, Asst. Prof. CSP 2, Fundraising.

I am a proud alum of Concordia University, Nebraska, through which I completed studies to attain rostered status in the LCMS as a commissioned teacher. I am deeply connected and committed to our Lutheran universities of the CUS, where eight of my 22 years of professional experience were served at Concordia University Texas as its provost. I am committed to helping CUNE continue to be highly relevant to today’s students while remaining firmly grounded in its Lutheran identity. I will leverage my experiences in higher education, executive leadership, finances, fundraising, and operations to supporting Concordia wherever Ican.

c. Concordia University, Nebraska (Seward,

Neb.) Board of Regents Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term)

MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED

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

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