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- Section
- LCMS Board of Directors
- Office/position
- LCMS Board of Directors
- Candidate category
- not specified
- Source page
- p. 42
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Thomas J. Deadrick, Pierre, SD;
Faith, Pierre SD (SD); LCMS 36;
Atty./Deputy Secy. of State. S: CCM 13. D: Mercy and Miss. Couns. 4, Legal Couns. SD 6. C: Elder 9, Chm. Cong. 3. O: Drafted Articles of Org.
for SE Dakota LFL and S. Dakota LFL, Atty. 39, Human Rights Com.
and Chm. for S. Dakota 39, Uniform Law Comm. 1, S. Dakota Code Com.
8, Spkr. of S. Dakota House of Representatives 1, Deputy Secy. of State 6.
As defined by our Constitution, a member of the Board of Directors serves as a legal representative of LCMS business affairs and custodian of all LCMS property. My interest has developed over the more than 12 years that I’ve served on the Synod’s Commission on Constitutional Matters, carefully and deliberatively crafting official opinions that address many of our challenges: shrinking congregations, universities, and routes to the ministry. Those challenges present opportunities for church growth. Guided by the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and our Lutheran Confessions, I will use my legal training and professional experience to face challenges, explore opportunities, and faithfully serve my Savior and His church.
