Nominee biography

Eric T. Lange

West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President

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

Official nominee source text

Photo of Eric T. Lange from the 2026 LCMS Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees.
Section
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
Office/position
West-Southwest Region Regional Vice-President
Candidate category
not specified
Source page
p. 38

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Basic Details

Name
Eric T. Lange
Locale
Gresham, OR
Congregation
Redeemer , Gresham, OR (NOW)
Birth Year
1960
Birthplace
Fort Wayne, IN
Wife’s Maiden Name
Jolene Rabe
Number of Children
5
College
Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI (1984)
Seminary
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (1988)
Other Degrees
STM, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (1989)
Member of Synod Congregations (years)
65
Rostered Member of Synod (years)
38
Year of Ordination
1988

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