Nominee biography

Christopher S. Esget

First Vice-President of the Synod

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Official nominee source text from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.

Official nominee source text

Photo of Christopher S. Esget from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
First Vice-President of the Synod
Office/position
First Vice-President of the Synod
Candidate category
ordained
Source page
p. 16
Also candidate for
Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.)

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Basic Details

Name
Christopher S. Esget
Locale
Alexandria, VA
Congregation
Immanuel, Alexandria, VA (EN)
Birth Year
1970
Birthplace
Edina, MN
Wife’s Maiden Name
Adams
Number of Children
1
College
Ber klee College of Music
Seminary
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (1997)
Other Degrees
STM, Concordia Theological Sem., Fort Wayne, IN (2005)
Member of Synod Congregations (years)
52
Rostered Member of Synod (years)
28
Year of Ordination
1998

Service History

Pastorates

Congregation
Bethel Lutheran Church, DuQuoin, IL
Years
1998–2001
Congregation
Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church
Years
2001–present

Synod Offices

Position
Vice-President, East-Southeast Region
Years
2015–present
Position
Chairman, Created Male and Female Task Force
Years
2022–2026

District Offices

Position
District Theological Convocation Committee
Years
2002–2003
Position
District Lif e Coordinator
Years
2014–2019

Other Significant Service or Experience

Type of Service
Chaplain, Higher Things Conferences
Years
2006–2008
Type of Service
Worship Coordinator, Higher Things
Years
2007–2008
Type of Service
Vicarage/Pastoral Fieldwork Supervisor
Years
2009–2012, 2014–2015
Type of Service
Instructor, Liturgical Theology and Church Music, EECMY (Ethiopia) 2015 Board of Regents, Concordia College—New York
Years
2017–2025
Type of Service
Deaconess Inter n Supervisor
Years
2019–2020

Personal Statement

Clarity. Confession. Confidence. This is what I see we most need. This is no time for equivocation. God made the world from nothing in six days. Men and women are different. They have unique, distinct vocations. The Scriptures are inspired, without error, and clear. The Book of Concord is true because it agrees with God’s Word. Jesus is Lord. The Holy Spirit works through the Means of Grace. If we abide in these things, the Lord will bless our Synod. Be steadfast and immovable!

Also candidate for

Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.)

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