Nominee biography

Richard A. Zeile

Concordia University Texas 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 Richard A. Zeile 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
ordained
Source page
p. 73

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Additional official source text

Richard A. Zeile, Fenton, MI; St. Johns, Taylor MI (MI); LCMS 70;

Pastor Ret./Radio Spkr. S: Conv. Fl.

Com. D: Dist. Archivist 2, S&E Pastors’ Conf. Com. C: Pastor/ Headmaster Luth. School 7. O: Spkr.

Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer Radio & Podcast 18., Mem. MI State Bd.

of Ed. 7, Mem. BOD NASBE 3, Chapl. Resident., Author CPH SS Materials, Adjunct Faculty CUAA 2.

As a Valparaiso alumnus, I have observed the mission drift that has characterized many (formerly)

Christian institutions. I believe that Concordia University Texas can be a valued institution of faith formation in our Synod. I served Michigan on its State Board of Education, 2011–2018 (co-president, 2017–18). Previously, I had helped to organize a Detroit charter school, and as board president of another charter school,

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