Election Candidates and Results
LCMS National Convention • July 29-Aug. 3, 2023 • Milwaukee
Before the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, an election was held in June 2023 for voting delegates to select the LCMS president for the 2023–2026 triennium.
During the national convention from July 29—Aug. 3 in Milwaukee, elections were held for six LCMS vice-presidents, a secretary, three boards, and the Commission on Theology and Church Relations. Delegates also elected board members for LCMS entities and universities.
LCMS President
ORDAINED
Three-year term
June 21, 2023
LCMS Presidential Election Results
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on the first ballot after receiving 52.32% of votes cast and surpassing the required majority needed to win, the LCMS Office of the Secretary announced on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Voting delegates — one pastor and one officer from each congregation regularly cared for by one pastor or pastor[s] (Bylaw 2.5.5) — cast their votes in the first round from June 17–20. There could have been up to four rounds of voting until a candidate received more than 50% of the votes.
Internet balloting was facilitated by election contractor YesElections (formerly, Election-America) on behalf of the LCMS Office of the Secretary.
| Candidate |
Results |
| |
First round: June 17–20 |
| * Matthew C. Harrison |
2,616 (52.32%) |
| Patrick T. Ferry |
1,593 (31.86%) |
| Benjamin T. Ball |
341 (6.82%) |
| Richard L. Snow |
318 (6.36%) |
| Peter K. Lange |
132 (2.64%) |
| |
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- Total ballots cast — 5,000
- Total electorate — 6,053
- Percentage voted — 82.60%
*Re-elected on the first ballot after receiving the required majority of votes cast.
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LCMS First Vice-President
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 2 • July 30 – Sunday afternoon
Voting delegates elected the first vice-president, who serves on the Praesidium with LCMS President Matthew Harrison and five regional vice-presidents.
Ordained
Three-year term
First ballot
- Peter K. Lange (MO) — 578* (58.62%)
- Richard L. Snow (NEB) — 243 (24.65%)
- Allan R. Buss (NI) — 57 (5.78%)
- Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 57 (5.78%)
- Jamison J. Hardy (EN) — 51 (5.17%)
*Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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LCMS Regional Vice-Presidents
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 2 • July 30 – Sunday afternoon
Voting delegates elected five regional vice-presidents, one for each LCMS district. Regional VPs will serve on the Praesidium with LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and First Vice-President Rev. Peter K. Lange during the 2023-26 triennium.
CENTRAL REGION VICE-PRESIDENT
Ordained
Three-year term
First ballot
- Benjamin T. Ball (SI) — 484
- Lawrence R. Rast Jr. (IN) — 231
- William W. Schumacher (MO) — 149
- Jason M. Braaten (CI) — 62
- Randy K. Asburry (MO) — 59
- William R. Marler (MO) — 14
Second ballot
- Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 554*
- Lawrence R. Rast Jr. (IN) — 291
- William W. Schumacher (MO) — 155
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
EAST-SOUTHEAST REGION VICE-PRESIDENT
Ordained
Three-year term
First ballot
- Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 506*
- Victor J. Belton (FG) — 188
- Jeffrey J. Kloha (SE) — 175
- Luke T. Zimmerman (EN) — 76
- Deric A. Taylor (NJ) — 51
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
GREAT LAKES REGION VICE-PRESIDENT
Ordained
Three-year term
First ballot
- John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 389
- David P. E. Maier (MI) — 299
- David P. Ramirez (SW) — 123
- Steven (Steve) G. Kline (NW) — 47
Second ballot
- John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW)— 490
- David P. E. Maier (MI) — 367
- Peter C. Bender (SW) — 139
Third ballot
- John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 585*
- David P. E. Maier (MI) — 413
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
GREAT PLAINS REGION VICE-PRESIDENT
Ordained
Three-year term
First ballot
- Byrene K. (Keith) Haney (NI) — 177
- Robert R. Lessing (MNS) — 168
- David C. Mumme (MNS) — 114
- Russell (Russ) L. Sommerfeld (NEB) — 78
Second ballot
- Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 592*
- Byrene K. (Keith) Haney (NI) — 249
- Robert R. Lessing (MNS) — 160
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
WEST-SOUTHWEST REGION VICE-PRESIDENT
Ordained
Three-year term
First ballot
- Scott R. Murray (TX) — 505*
- Timothy M. Klinkenberg (PSW) — 168
- Alfonso O. Espinosa (PSW) — 124
- Yohannes A. Mengsteab (TX) — 114
- Jeffery (Jeff) T. Schrank (PSW) — 84
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
LCMS regional vice-president rankings
Following the elections of the five LCMS regional vice-presidents, elections were also held during Session 2 to determine the order of the VPs. All regional VPs are ordained.
Second vice-president
Three-year term
First ballot
- Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 250
- Scott R. Murray (TX) — 220
- John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 160
- Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 153
Second ballot
- Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 351
- Scott R. Murray (TX) — 283
- John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 137
Third ballot
- Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 429
- Scott R. Murray (TX) — 325
Fourth ballot
- Benjamin (Ben) T. Ball (SI) — 498*
- Scott R. Murray (TX) — 482
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Third vice-president
Three-year term
First ballot
- Scott R. Murray (TX) — 484
- Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 151
- John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 135
Second ballot
- Scott R. Murray (TX) — 605*
- Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 145
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Fourth vice-president
Three-year term
First ballot
- Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 297
- John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 212
Second ballot
- Nabil S. Nour (SD) — 622*
- Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 354
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Fifth vice-president
Three-year term
First ballot
- Christopher S. Esget (EN) — 535*
- John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW) — 446
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Sixth vice-president
Three-year term
First ballot
- John C. Wohlrabe Jr. (SW)*
* Elected unanimously.
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LCMS Secretary
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 3 • July 31 – Monday morning
Voting delegates elected the Secretary of the Synod, who serves on the LCMS Board of Directors, the LCMS Commission on Handbook, and the LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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LCMS Board of Directors
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 3 • July 31 – Monday morning
Voting delegates elected six Board of Directors members.
AT-LARGE
Ordained
Two (2) Positions
Six-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Josemon T. Hoem (IN) — 215
- Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 196
- Brent D. Smith (NEB) — 164
- John M. Bussman (SO) — 147
- Phillip L. Brandt (NOW) — 82
Second ballot
- Josemon T. Hoem (IN) — 399
- Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 192
- Brent D. Smith (NEB) — 164
Third ballot
- Josemon T. Hoem (IN) — 514*
- Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 155
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 337
- John M. Bussman (SO) — 157
- Brent D. Smith (NEB) — 154
- Phillip L. Brandt (NOW) — 40
Second ballot
- Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 421
- John M. Bussman (SO) — 129
- Brent D. Smith (NEB) — 111
Third ballot
- Roger B. Gallup (NI) — 553*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
EAST-SOUTHEAST REGION
Layperson
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Leo S. MacKay Jr. (EN) — 631*
- Michael F. Killian (NE) — 73
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
GREAT LAKES REGION
Layperson
Six-year term
First ballot
- Rick H. Stathakis (MI) — 626*
- John (Jack) W. Kidwell (MI) — 346
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
GREAT PLAINS REGION
Layperson
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Larry W. Harrington (WY) — 533*
- Glenn E. Van Velson (NEB) — 451
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
AT-LARGE
Layperson
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Ryan P. Ermeling (PSW) — 256
- Gerhard H. Mundinger Jr. (IN) — 133
Second ballot
- K. Allan Voss (SW) — 603*
- Ryan P. Ermeling (PSW) — 384
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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LCMS Board for National Mission
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 5 • Aug. 1 – Tuesday morning
Voting delegates elected five LCMS Board for National members, one in each of the Synod’s five districts.
EAST-SOUTHEAST REGION
Ordained/Commissioned
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Timothy J. Droegemueller (FG) — 481*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
GREAT PLAINS REGION
Ordained/Commissioned
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Craig K. Niemeier (NEB) — 543*
- Richard Boring (NEB) — 183
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
CENTRAL REGION
Layperson
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Stephen Weller (KS) — 396
- Shirley A. Jackson (MO) — 230
Second ballot
- Stephen Weller (KS) — 523*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
GREAT LAKES REGION
Layperson
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Crysten Sanchez (IE) — 740*
- David R. Meissner (SW) — 191
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
WEST-SOUTHWEST REGION
Layperson
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Carol A. Hack-Broome (CNH) — 433
- Noreen L. Linke (RM) — 196
Second ballot
- Carol A. Hack-Broome (CNH) — 547*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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LCMS Board for International Mission
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 5 • Aug. 3 – Tuesday morning
Voting delegates elected five LCMS Board for International members, one in each of the Synod’s five districts.
CENTRAL REGION
Ordained/Commissioned
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- James D. Gier Jr. (IN) — 306
- Steven R. Schumacher (IN) — 276
- Peter J. Brock (IN) — 239
- Wilfred L. Karsten (CI) — 133
Second ballot
- James D. Gier Jr. (IN) — 371
- Steven R. Schumacher (IN) — 334
- Peter J. Brock (IN) — 249
Third ballot
- James D. Gier Jr. (IN) — 469*
- Steven R. Schumacher (IN) — 466
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
GREAT LAKES REGION
Ordained/Commissioned
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Scott Yakimow (MI) — 486*
- David P. Stechholz (EN) — 482
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
WEST-SOUTHWEST REGION
Ordained/Commissioned
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- James D. Bauer (RM) — 388
- Terrence Chan (CNH) — 351
- Gregory N. Heidorn (NOW) — 114
Second ballot
- Terrence Chan (CNH) — 498*
- James D. Bauer (RM) — 468
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
EAST-SOUTHEAST REGION
Layperson
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- James (Jim) S. Wolf (EN) — 514*
- Michael (Mike) P. Wind (SO) — 456
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
GREAT PLAINS REGION
Layperson
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- John W. Edson (MNS) — 511*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 6 • Aug. 1 – Tuesday afternoon
Voting delegates elected three members for the Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations.
Ordained: Parish Pastor
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- David H. Petersen (EN) — 372
- Timothy Seals (PSW) — 209
Second ballot
- David H. Petersen (EN) — 473*
- Timothy Seals (PSW) — 266
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Commissioned: Parish Teacher
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Joseph (Joe) J. Gerth (SI) — 543*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Jack D. Kilcrease III (MI) — 365
- Brian L. Peterson (SW) — 297
- Glenn E. Van Velson (NEB) — 279
Second ballot
- Jack D. Kilcrease III (MI) — 501*
- Brian L. Peterson (SW) — 426
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia Publishing House — Board of Directors
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 6 • Aug. 1 – Tuesday afternoon
Voting delegates elected five Board of Directors members for Concordia Publishing House in St. Louis.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Karl Fabrizius (SW) — 210
Second ballot
- Mark Birkholz (NI) — 623*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Commissioned
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Jonathan Wessler (NE) — 365
- Pamela J. Nielsen (MO) — 329
- Jennifer L. Knox (SW) — 243
Second ballot
- Pamela J. Nielsen (MO) — 503*
- Jonathan Wessler (NE) — 445
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Three (3) Positions
Six-year term
POSITION 1 OF 3:
First ballot
- Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 182
- Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 159
- Scott Diekmann (NOW) — 146
- Kent M. Warneke (NEB) — 75
Second ballot
- Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 214
- Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 145
- Scott Diekmann (NOW) — 121
Third ballot
- Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 287
- Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 130
Fourth ballot
- Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 367
Fifth ballot
- Jill Johnson (NEB) — 480*
- Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 478
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 3:
First ballot
- Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 466
- Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 100
- Kent M. Warneke (NEB) — 94
- Scott Diekmann (NOW) — 67
Second ballot
- Kurt A. Battles (MNN) — 610*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 3 OF 3:
First ballot
- Scott D.W. Gercken (NI) — 224
- Scott Diekmann (NOW) — 113
- Kent M. Warneke (NEB) — 108
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Lutheran Church Extension Fund — Board of Directors
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 6 • Aug. 1 – Tuesday afternoon
Voting delegates elected three Board of Directors members for the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, which is headquartered in St. Louis.
Ordained/Commissioned
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Jason M. Braaten (CI) — 494*
- Blaise C. Sedney (SE) — 223
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Six-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Jonathan H. Kramer (MO) — 350
- Jason A. Paradis (ND) — 135
Second ballot
- Jonathan H. Kramer (MO) — 482*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- Jason A. Paradis (ND) — 288
Second ballot
- Julie Johnson (SI) — 517*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia University System — Board of Directors
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 7 • Aug. 2 – Wednesday morning
Voting delegates elected four Board of Directors members for the Concordia University System.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Timothy (Tim) D. Runtsch (RM) — 363
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Commissioned
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Jonathon Giordano (SI) — 561*
- Steven (Steve) Buuck — 256
- Phillip L. Johnson (MNS) — 132
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Six-year term
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Ellen R. Lange (EN) — 436
- Jonathan Busarow (EN) — 208
- Gary R. Thompson (SW) — 155
- Linda Stoterau (PSW) — 107
- James J. Munden (SI) — 45
Second ballot
- Ellen R. Lange (EN) — 610*
- Jonathan Busarow (EN) — 217
- Gary R. Thompson (SW) — 140
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- Gary R. Thompson (SW) — 568*
- Linda Stoterau (PSW) — 212
- James J. Munden (SI) — 144
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne —
Board of Regents
2023 LCMS National Convention • Sessions 7–8 • Aug. 2 – Wednesday morning/afternoon
Voting delegates elected three Board of Regents members for Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Matthew W. Rueger (IE) — 518*
- Steven C. Briel (MNS) — 217
- Joshua (Josh) C. Miller (MNS) — 198
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Six-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Beverly K. Yahnke (SW) — 351
- Michael D. Lange (EN) — 129
- Troy N. Prehar (TX) — 126
Second ballot
- Beverly K. Yahnke (SW) — 498*
- Michael D. Lange (EN) — 78
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- Michael D. Lange (EN) — 210
- Troy N. Prehar (TX) — 147
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — Board of Regents
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 8 • Aug. 2 – Wednesday afternoon
Voting delegates elected three Board of Regents members for Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Six-year term
First ballot
- Tyler C. Arnold (MO) — 282
- Jeffrey E. Skopak (SE) — 145
- Jon C. Fergeson (MO) — 77
- Warren W. Graff (RM) — 63
Second ballot
- Tyler C. Arnold (MO) — 327
- Jeffrey E. Skopak (SE) — 153
Third ballot
- Tyler C. Arnold (MO) — 420
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Six-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Paul P. Edmon (NE) — 519*
- Janis G. McDaniels (SE) — 155
- Bill A. Frerking (TX) — 85
- Matthew R. Kenitzer (IE) — 76
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- Matthew R. Kenitzer (IE) — 339
- Janis G. McDaniels (SE) — 313
- Bill A. Frerking (TX) — 155
Second ballot
- Matthew R. Kenitzer (IE) — 495*
- Janis G. McDaniels (SE) — 316
- Bill A. Frerking (TX) — 128
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia University Chicago — Board of Regents
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 8 • Aug. 2 – Wednesday afternoon
Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Ill.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Eric R. Andrae (EN) — 395
- David P. Ramirez (SW) — 363
Second ballot
- Eric R. Andrae (EN) — 483*
- David P. Ramirez (SW) — 451
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Commissioned
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Jennifer (Jen) Siukola (EN) — 657*
- Carol R. Johnson (NJ) — 273
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Three-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Jeffrey E. Elbert (IE) — 209
- Alison C. Witte (OH) — 206
- Mark D. Wolfrum (NI) — 102
Second ballot
- Jeffrey E. Elbert (IE) — 220
- Alison C. Witte (OH) — 185
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- Alison C. Witte (OH) — 391
- Jeffrey E. Elbert (IE) — 292
- Mark D. Wolfrum (NI) — 242
Second ballot
- Alison C. Witte (OH) — 535*
- Jeffrey E. Elbert (IE) — 390
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia University Irvine — Board of Regents
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 8 • Aug. 2 — Wednesday afternoon
Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University Irvine in Irvine, Calif.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Scott C. Klemsz (CNH) — 597*
- Nathan E. Schaus (PSW) — 338
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Commissioned
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Jeffrey S. Beavers (PSW) — 636*
- Kate E. Thoelke (TX) — 301
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Three-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Laura G. Hemminger (NOW) — 345
- Michael C. McThrow (CNH) — 248
- Mark L. Biermann (IN) — 152
- Linda Stoterau (PSW) — 88
Second ballot
- Laura G. Hemminger (NOW) — 481*
- Michael C. McThrow (CNH) — 313
- Mark L. Biermann (IN) — 141
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- Michael C. McThrow (CNH) — 470*
- Mark L. Biermann (IN) — 216
- Linda Stoterau (PSW) — 141
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia University, Nebraska — Board of Regents
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 8 • Aug. 2 – Wednesday afternoon
Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward, Neb.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Brad E. Birtell (NEB) — 500*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Commissioned
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Craig A. Ernstmeyer (MO)— 389
- David J. Pratt (PSW) — 334
- Wendy L. McCarty (NEB) — 202
Second ballot
- Craig A. Ernstmeyer (MO)— 538*
- David J. Pratt (PSW) — 338
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Three-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Douglas Tewes (NEB) — 234
Second ballot
- Douglas Tewes (NEB) — 200
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- Douglas Tewes (NEB) — 466
Second ballot
- Douglas Tewes (NEB) — 541*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia University, St. Paul — Board of Regents
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 9 • Aug. 3 – Thursday morning
Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University, St. Paul in St. Paul, Minn.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Donald J. Fondow (MNN) — 358
- Jeffrey P. Cloeter (MO) — 232
- Brent L. Parrish (MNS) — 135
- David M. Buchs (MNN) — 101
Second ballot
- Donald J. Fondow (MNN) — 488*
- Jeffrey P. Cloeter (MO) — 248
- Brent L. Parrish (MNS) — 93
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Commissioned
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Mark J. L’Heureux (NEB) — 591*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Three-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Karl J. Abbott (SE) — 288
- Richard Liedtke (KS) — 108
Second ballot
- Paul C. Hinz (MNS) — 484*
- Karl J. Abbott (SE) — 362
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- Karl J. Abbott (SE) — 484*
- Richard Liedtke (KS) — 261
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia University Texas — Board of Regents
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 9 • Aug. 3 – Thursday morning
Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University Texas in Austin, Texas.
Ordained
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Nathaniel W. Hill (TX) — 521*
- Yohannes A. Mengsteab (TX) — 163
- Michael P. Dorn (TX) — 162
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Commissioned
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Miguel A. Ruiz (TX) — 612*
- Mary Beth Gaertner (TX) — 216
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Three-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- William (Bill) Brandt (TX) — 282
- Michelle H. Abrego (TX) — 139
Second ballot
- Bob Ssekyanzi (TX) — 544*
- William (Bill) Brandt (TX) — 163
- Michelle H. Abrego (TX) — 137
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- William (Bill) Brandt (TX) — 596*
- Michelle H. Abrego (TX) — 185
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
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Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor —
Board of Regents
2023 LCMS National Convention • Session 9 • Aug. 3 – Thursday morning
Voting delegates elected four Board of Regents members for Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, Wis.) and Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, Mich.).
Ordained
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- David C. Fleming (MI) — 492*
- David P.E. Meier (MI) — 273
- Paul R. Naumann (MI) — 25
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Commissioned
One (1) Position
Three-year term
First ballot
- Jennifer L. Knox (SW)— 426*
- Gary W. Petersen (SW) — 222
- Jonathan D. Eifert (MI) — 129
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
Layperson
Two (2) Positions
Three-year terms
POSITION 1 OF 2:
First ballot
- Stephen Saunders (SW) — 277
- Michael Bartel (NW) — 131
- Ronald Harmeyer (SW) — 97
Second ballot
- Stephen Saunders (SW) — 493*
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.
POSITION 2 OF 2:
First ballot
- David Lambert (EN) — 485*
- Ronald Harmeyer (SW) — 84
* Elected with more than 50% of votes.