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Official nominee source text from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
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Kevin Wayne Washburn, Memphis, TN; Christ The King, Memphis TN (MDS); LCMS 18; Attorney. D: Legal Couns. MDS 5. C: Legal Couns. to Church 16, Chm. Bd of Ed. 11, Church Coun. 11.
An important challenge—and opportunity—is to better educate our pastors and other leaders in how to handle the many business and legal challenges that are becoming more prevalent in today’s society.
b. West-Southwest Region Lay Candidates for the Board of Directors
