Official nominee source text
- Section
- First Vice-President of the Synod
- Office/position
- First Vice-President of the Synod
- Candidate category
- ordained
- Source page
- p. 21
- Also candidate for
- Board of Regents, River Forest
Formatted from official nominee source text for readability.
Basic Details
- Name
- Lawrence Robert Rast Jr.
- Locale
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Congregation
- Emmanuel, Fort Wayne, IN (IN)
- Birth Year
- 1962
- Birthplace
- Chicago, IL
- Wife’s Maiden Name
- Am y Engelbrecht
- Number of Children
- 3
- College
- Concordia University, Chicago, IL (1986)
- Seminary
- Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (1990)
- Other Degrees
- STM, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (1995); D.D., Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (2000); PhD, Vanderbilt University (2003)
- Member of Synod Congregations (years)
- 63
- Rostered Member of Synod (years)
- 34
- Year of Ordination
- 1993
Service History
Pastorates
| Congregation | Years |
|---|---|
| Ascension Lutheran Church, Madison, TN | 1992–1996 |
- Congregation
- Ascension Lutheran Church, Madison, TN
- Years
- 1992–1996
Synod Offices
| Position | Years |
|---|---|
| Academic Dean, Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN 2006–2011 Faculty , Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN | 1994–present |
| President, Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN | 2011–2024 |
- Position
- Academic Dean, Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN 2006–2011 Faculty , Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
- Years
- 1994–present
- Position
- President, Concordia Theo. Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
- Years
- 2011–2024
Other Significant Service or Experience
| Type of Service | Years |
|---|---|
| Board Member, Concordia Historical Institute | 2019–present |
| Board of Directors, Concordia University, Chicago, IL | 2023–2025 |
| Regent, Concordia University, Chicago, IL | 2025–present |
| Executive Director , The Marvin M. Schwan Charitable Foundation | 2026–present |
- Type of Service
- Board Member, Concordia Historical Institute
- Years
- 2019–present
- Type of Service
- Board of Directors, Concordia University, Chicago, IL
- Years
- 2023–2025
- Type of Service
- Regent, Concordia University, Chicago, IL
- Years
- 2025–present
- Type of Service
- Executive Director , The Marvin M. Schwan Charitable Foundation
- Years
- 2026–present
Personal Statement
I am honored to be nominated for this position and would serve in such a manner as to do all possible to ensure that the Synod’s biblical and confessional foundation would be consistently upheld for the sake of the mission entrusted to us.
Also candidate for
Board of Regents, River Forest
Personal Statement
I am honored to be nominated for the position of First Vice-President of the LCMS. With a deep commitment to our faith and mission, I bring a strong background in leadership, theological understanding, and community engagement. I have actively served in various ministry roles, fostering spiritual growth and unity within our congregations. My dedication to upholding Scripture and Lutheran doctrine ensures that I will faithfully represent our values.
I am passionate about supporting our pastors and laity, promoting outreach, and strengthening our church’s impact locally and globally. I am seen as a servant leader devoted to advancing the Gospel and nurturing the Body of Christ within the LCMS.
Also candidate for
Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.);
Board of Regents, Fort Wayne
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