Nominee biography

John David Karl Zischke

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 John David Karl Zischke 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
ordained
Source page
p. 69

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Additional official source text

John David Karl Zischke, Fayetteville, AR; Restoration, Fayetteville AR (MDS); LCMS 15; Pastor. S: Adv. Team Mem. ONM Church Planting Com., Certified Coach/Trainer Ctr.

For U.S. Miss., LCMSU Pastor 8, Conv. Deleg. D: Miss. MDS 4, Mem./Secy. Fl. Com. Miss. & Min.

Com. O: Adv. Bd. Mem. St. John’s Luth. Child Care Ctr., Fund Devel.

I am encouraged by the opportunity to serve as a regent of Concordia University, Nebraska, as a way of giving back to my alma mater and supporting Lutheran education in service to the church and the world. As an ordained pastor of the LCMS, I value Concordia’s role in forming future pastors, teachers, church workers, and students prepared for faithful vocations beyond the church. I see this service as faithful stewardship within our shared confession and mission, supporting congregations by strengthening Lutheran higher education. I would approach this role with gratitude, clarity of purpose, and commitment to Concordia’s long-term faithfulness and vitality.

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