# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S326
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3. I appreciate the strong Bible-based and
Cross-centered theology of our Synod. I
believe her programs are basic to this
theology. We need to be known that we are
not ashamed to be called a “Biblechurch.” I
would like to see its programs brought into
the parish with greater aggressiveness. I
support a strong pastoral concern in a
forward approach to energetic outreach in
Gospel ministry, supported by effective
stewardship.

Eugene E. Fincke

1. Lifetime of service to and experience in
business; and wide variety of leadership
roles in positions of leadership.

2. My greatest joy in the direction Synod is
moving is the miraculous recovery of Con-
cordia Seminary, St. Louis. The seminary’s
comeback from a handful of students and
five professors in 1974 to around 669
students currently and a well-rounded
faculty of highly qualified men as well as
the recent unqualified accreditation by the
A.T.S. and the North Central Association,
demonstrates the direction in which our
Synod is moving.

3. I am in complete agreement with the
position Synod adopted at New Orleans,
which I believe is the historical position of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. I
believe there are tremendous opportunities
for our church in the area of missions, both
at home and abroad. Our church has chal-
lenges in other areas as well: parish educa-
tion, training of professional workers,
social services, etc. To meet these needs our
members will need to practice responsible
stewardship. I believe our people will meet
the challenges when they are informed of
them.

Herbert H. Freise

1. Have been an active law practitioner,
served as state senator for 12 years, active
in local church, District, and Synod affairs
for 30 years, which gives me a broad back-
ground of business, government, and
church affairs.

2. Ihave been pleased to have been a member
of the Synod’s CCM during the church's
most troubled times, and I believe that the
church is again returning to the position
where the members, as a whole, agree to
abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of
the Synod and by doing so will work
together for the promotion of the LCMS.

3. Jesus gave the Great Commission as He
finished His earthly ministry and initiated
ours. Pentecost shows the seriousness with
which He spoke. By Baptism we share the
blessings of redemption and the responsi-
bilities of discipleship. In response to the
Great Commission, every believer, individ-
ually or synodically, should move in every
direction possible until everyone has heard
the Gospel and those who have responded
in faith have been so nurtured therein as to
enter eternal life.

Walter W. Kayser

1. A long record of experience and perform-
ance in church-related activities and Dis-
trict and synodical offices, educational and
business experience in matters of admini-
stration, extensive travels in more than 80
countries for 30 years have given a unique
understanding of the scope of LCMS. Love
and loyalty to my church. (The Lord has
given me excellent health to undertake
such duties.)

2. Greatest joy: To observe how the Lord has
preserved and united His church, the
LCMS, in proclaiming a clear witness,
testifying to the absolute truth of His Word
which it proclaims in Law and Gospel; to
observe renewed and revitalized spirit in
many mission fields; to see new mission

NOMINATIONS

field opened; seminaries filled with
students.

3. While giving attention to sound doctrine
and teaching in the seminaries, the church
must redouble its efforts in bringing people
to Christ by an accelerated church-growth
emphasis which reaches down to the grass
roots of the church, while at the same time
be alert to new opportunities to enter exist-
ing or potential new fields such as the
People’s Republic of China or wherever and
whenever the Lord opens the doors. This
takes dedicated and trained people on all
levels—pastors, teachers, missionaries,
and laymen.

Marvin O. Moser

1. Having held leadership roles all my adult
life in church, business and local-govern-
mental positions, plus my expertise in real
estate and insurance for 33 years, should be
of value to the Board of Directors. Also
having an insight in church affairs because
of being active on District Board of Direc-
tors, Mission Baord, Chruch Extension
Board, the LLL, and local church programs.

2. Greatest joy is the giant steps forward
taken in recent years toward the unification
of our Synod, also the outreach of Bible
studies and mission work both here and
abroad. It is especially gratifying to see
more and more work being done in spread-
ing God’s Word throughout the world.

3. More intensified mission work must be
accomplished with so many unchurched
throughout the world, including our United
States. If we are to grow both numerically
and in accordance with God’s wish, we
must develop our youth programs. We must
not alienate our young people but bring
them together so that they know first their
God; second our Synod; and third, become
acquainted with each other.

Harold M. Olsen

1. By reason of my business and professional
experience as a lawyer for 40 years plus; my
35 years on the Springfield seminary Board
of Control (now Fort Wayne); my involve.
ment in congregational and District
matters as an officer and as legal counsel;
my participation in the ad hoc committees
on Constitution and Bylaws and on Task
Force I; and most recently as a member of
the Board of Directors.

2. My greatest joy is the renewed unity in
ministry and mission with which our Synod
and its member congregations are entering
the eighties. Forward in Remembrance is
indicative of this unity. This unity permits
us to coordinate, harmonize, and strengthen
the administrative functions of the Dis-
tricts and the Synod for more effective
ministry and service.

3. Relying on the promises of our Lord and
Savior, we must, in confessional unity and
with a singleness of purpose, find and use
the most effective means to deliver His
eternal and glorious message of hope and
salvation to people at home and throughout
the world, with a realization that the world
problems, at home and abroad, are but open
doors for ministry and mission and are
transient and minor when viewed in the
light of our Lord’s eternal kingdom.

Lester W. Schultz

1. I have served the church in congregation,
Circuit, District, and Synod and under-
stand the working of our church body. My
experience in the commercial field working
for Swift & Co. for 30 years as controller,
now retired, has given mea good insight as
to business and management practices.

2. Joy. The corporate body remains true to
God’s written Word. We must remain firm
to the Word and to the historical confes-
sional base on which it was founded.

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3. The Great Commission dictates first Word
and Sacrament ministry, and then, “All
these things shall be added.” Our people
must be led back to the Word of God and
true commitment. Bible study is foremost,
and then the mustard seed will be caught in
the wind. Mission and evangelism is our
thanks and praise. Go tell!

BOARD OF APPEALS

3 pastors, 2 laypersons to be elected.

PASTORS

Carl E. Borchardt, 42, Winnipeg, MB,
Canada: Hope (MS), pastor. D. Rec. Sec.
Church Ext. 7; LLL Pastoral Adviser 4. C.
Pastor 16.

Victor T. Hellmann, Milwaukee, WI:
Benediction (SW); pastor. S. Bd. of Appeals 4.
D. Cir. Cslr. 4; Archivist 3; PR Dir. 4; Recruit-
ment/Student Aid 5; Forward in Remem-
brance 1. C. Pastor 24. O. Dist. LWML Adv. 2.

Robert G. Hoerber, 61, Clayton, MO:
Timothy (MO); pastor/professor. S. Prof. Con-
cordia Sem. 6. C. Parish pastor 2. O. College
Prof. 29. B.A., M.A., & Ph.D. degrees.

Matthias R. L. Krey, 51, Windsor, ON,
Canada: First (ON); pastor. S. Bd. of Appeals
8. D. Miss. Bd. 4; Bd. for PR 4. C. Pastor 15. O.
Dist. LWML Adv. 4, zone LWML adv. 8.

Oscar E. Milke, 67, Crestview, FL: Our
Savior (SO); pastor. S. Apptd. Dist. Pres. 1. D.
Dist. Sec. 6; Cir. Cslr; Chm. Student Aid Com.
4; LLL Pastoral Advisor 14. C. Pastor 43.

Marcus T. Strohschein, 56, Prior Lake,
MN: St. Paul (MNS); pastor. D. Cir. Cslr. 20;
Miss. & Planning 20; Finance 2; Bd. of Dir. 3.
C. Pastor 34.O.Cir. LWML Bd. 5, Cir. LLL Bd.
5.

LAYPERSONS

Richard G. Bodenstab, 61, Chicago, IL:
St. Paul (NI); attorney. S. Bd. of Appeals 8;
Conve. Dele. 2. D. Bd. of Appeals 2. C. Chm. 16;
Vice-Chm. 14; Sec. 5; Fin. Com. 2; Deacon 2;
Trustee 1. O. Chicago Lutheran Bar Assoc. 4;
Chicago Civitan Club; Chicago Lutheran
Athletic Assoc. 10; Arbitrator—American
Arbitration Assoc. 13.

David E. Grossmann, 52, Cincinnati,
OH: Messiah (OH); juvenile ct. judge. C. Elder
4; Vice-Pres. 1; Teacher 6. O. Pres. Bd. of Educ.

Ronald A. Ruff, 38, North Platte, NE:
Our Redeemer (NEB); attorney. S. Bd. of
Appeals 2. C. Head Usher 2. O. County Judge.
4.

Daniel A. Utter, 38, Minneapolis, MN:
St. Peter (MNS); lawyer. S. Alternate Dele. 1.
D. Dist. Foundation Com. 2; Dist. Bd. of Adj. 3;
Social Action Com. 7. C. Pres. 2; Vice-Pres. 2;
Yth. Com. 4; Luth. High School; Cong. Refugee
Com.; Teacher.

Carl E. Borchardt

1. At present I also am a member of the
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Board of
Appeals. I feel I have a talent in recalling
constitutional regulations and policies and
find enjoyment in legal matters.

2. I am happy that our Synod is progressing
favorably in our evangelism emphasis and
is offering more practical help to the local
church boards and committees.

3. It is my conviction that we cannot empha-
size enough the great privilege to witness to
our faith in Jesus Christ. To that end the
Synod must make every diligent effort to
help our people in the area of personal
Christian witnessing until every member
has a confident plan in knowing how to
share his or her faith in Jesus Christ with
someone else.

Victor T. Hellman

1. Served on the Board of Appeals elected in
1977 synodical convention.

2. With many problems, certainly not all but