Nominee biography

Gretchen A. Roberts

LCEF Board of Directors

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

Official nominee source text

Photo of Gretchen A. Roberts from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
LCEF Board of Directors
Office/position
LCEF Board of Directors
Candidate category
ordained
Source page
p. 58

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Additional official source text

Gretchen A. Roberts, Maryville, TN;

Praise, Maryville TN (MDS); LCMS 42; CEO and Owner. S: CPH BOD incl. Secy., Fin. & Investment Com., Exec. Com. 13 C: Choir, SS Tchr., VBS Dir., LWML Pres., Pastor’s Wife.

O: Marketing Chm. First Luth.

School 5, CEO and Owner Red Bike Adv. 3, Dir. Content & Customer Marketing Alteryx and Autodesk 5.

Despite declining church membership, financial pressure on churches and schools, and a volatile interest rate and macroeconomic environment, the Lutheran Church Extension Fund continues to provide vital financial support to congregations and members, including to my own church’s building project in 2023. As a steward of financial resources, LCEF carries both the burden and privilege of balancing risk and reward on behalf of its ministry partners. My experience in marketing and sales, and as the owner of an accounting, tax, and financial advisory firm, along with 13 years on the CPH Board of Directors, equips me to serve faithfully from a confessional Lutheran perspective.

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