Nominee biography

Stephen M. Saunders

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 Stephen M. Saunders 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. 76
Election line
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Additional official source text

Stephen M. Saunders+, Oak Creek, WI; Our Father’s, Greenfield WI (SW);

LCMS 35; Prof. of Psychology. S:

BOR CUW/CUAA 3, LCMS Domestic Violence & Child Abuse TF 5. C:

Cong. Pres. 7. O: Bd. Mem. Doxology 3, Bd. Mem. LFCS Milwaukee 2, Spkr. Various Pastor’s Confs. & Other Orgs., Author of Books on Mental Health, College Prof. 32, Dir. of Graduate Studies Psychology Dept. 18, Chm. Psychology Dept. 6.

It is a challenging time for higher education, as scholarship and even science itself are endangered by anti-Christian ideologies that usurp and even mock the pursuit of truth. Students need the truth to be taught in all its purity more than ever. The Concordias should be uncompromisingly dedicated both to educational and scientific integrity and to eternal, biblical truths about sin, salvation, and mercy. Boards must support teachers and administrators in the pursuit of excellence, integrity, and uncompromising dedication to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. I have over 30 years of experience in higher education and would contribute my experience to maintaining and improving the colleges.

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Elect 2 laypersons (3-year term)

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