Nominee biography

Paul R. Steinhaus

Concordia University Wisconsin 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 Paul R. Steinhaus from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
Office/position
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents
Candidate category
layperson
Source page
p. 75
Election line
Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained, 1 minister of religion—commissioned, 2 laypersons (3-year term)
Also candidate for
Board of Regents, River Forest f. Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, Wis.) 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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Also candidate for

Board of Regents, River Forest

f. Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon,

Wis.) 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)

Additional official source text

Paul R. Steinhaus, Shawano, WI; St. James, Shawano WI (NW); LCMS 57;

Prin./Tchr. S: Mem. BOR CSP . O:

Tchr. 29, Apologetics, School Admin., Athletic Coach, Accreditation Team.

The church’s mission is to share the saving Gospel message of Jesus. It is solely about Jesus! Schools within our LCMS have the great privilege of sharing Him using the language of academics and extracurricular opportunities. Schools are an excellent avenue to do this every day. I have been blessed to be part of this ministry for almost 30 years. I have been a high school teacher, a coach, an administrator, a member of the Board of Regents for CSP , and on accreditation teams. LCMS schools need to be supported, encouraged, and improved! I stand ready to help.

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