Nominee biography

Jay A. Krause

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 Jay A. Krause from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
LCMS Board of Directors
Office/position
LCMS Board of Directors
Candidate category
commissioned
Source page
p. 43
Also candidate for
Board of Regents, Seward

Formatted from official nominee source text for readability.

Also candidate for

Board of Regents, Seward

Additional official source text

Jay A. Krause, Maryville, IL; Good Shepherd, Collinsville IL (SI); LCMS 64; Prin. O: Fundraising, Tchr. 41, Admissions Couns., Asst. Prof. Behavioral Serv., Exec. Dir. High School Assn.

I am honored to be nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of the LCMS, where I have held membership for my entire life. I believe that my 42 years of service as a commissioned minister uniquely qualify me to bring a healthy perspective on the role of schools in our LCMS and the importance of sharing the Gospel with people of all ages. We are at a critical time in our life together, one in which the love of Jesus needs to be lifted up in our Synod as we come together to teach about Christ crucified to all.

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