Nominee biography

Andrew N. Grams

LCMS 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 Andrew N. Grams from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
LCMS Board of Directors
Office/position
LCMS Board of Directors
Candidate category
layperson
Source page
p. 41
Election line
Elect 1 layperson (6-year term)

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Additional official source text

Andrew N. Grams+, Franklin, TN;

Redeemer, Nashville TN (MDS);

LCMS 54; Attorney. S: BOD LCMS Exec. Com., LEAD Com., Litigation Com., Governance Com. 7. D: MDS Const. Review Com. 19. C: VP , Secy., Elder, Bible Study Ldr., Dir. of Ed, Youth 26. O: Adjunct Prof. 3, Law Firm Partner 8, Atty. 20, Mem. and Spkr. TN Bar Assoc. 24, School Bd.

Mem. 5.

It is a joy and privilege to serve the church. The work is rewarding and challenging. I desire to continue serving on the LCMS Board of Directors because I remain deeply committed to the Christ-centered mission and confessional integrity of our Synod. By God’s grace, this role allows me to support congregations, workers, and institutions as they proclaim the Gospel. Guided by Micah 6:8—“to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God”—I seek to make decisions that are faithful, transparent,

c. At-Large Lay Candidates for the Board of

Directors

LAYPERSONS

Elect 1 layperson (6-year term)

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