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Miguel A. Ruiz

Concordia University Texas Board of Regents

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Photo of Miguel A. Ruiz from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
Office/position
Concordia University Texas Board of Regents
Candidate category
layperson
Source page
p. 73
Election line
Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term)

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Miguel A. Ruiz+, Keller, TX; Messiah, Keller TX (TX); LCMS 15; Dir. of Parish Music. S: Plng. Com. for Inst.

on Liturgy, Preaching, and Church Music. C: Church Musician 14. O:

Guest Lecturer CTSFW, Spkr. at Various Confs., Music Tchr. 14.

I have served as a church musician for 20 years with an advanced degree in music education. My work and research have a particular focus on education and how it can successfully pass on our confession of faith to the generations that follow. Our Concordia universities significantly influence the perspective that future church workers bring to serve congregations and schools. They must be continually guided to fulfil their primary responsibilities with faithfulness and in view of the purposes for which they were founded.

e. Concordia University Texas (Austin,

Texas) 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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