# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S343
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3. I am delighted that in this secular and
troubled world so many men have been
called to proclaim the Holy Gospel. Our
seminaries are experiencing unprecedented
growth at this time and should this whole-
some trend continue, our church will enjoy
the blessings for years to come. Seminaries
should be fully encouraged and supported
in their challenge to provide qualified men
to minister unto the world.

BOARD OF CONTROL
IRVINE

1 pastor, 2 laypersons to be elected.

PASTORS

Eldred W. Dierker, 62, Inglewood, CA:
Good Shepherd (SC); pastor. S. Bd. Control,
Irvine 3; Cir. Cslr. 10. D. Bd. Dir. 8; Bd. Miss. 8;
Bd. Stewp. 8; Chm. Pastors Conf. 6. C. Pastor
35. O. Pres. Rotary 1. Ph.D. degree.

Walter H. Moeller, 70, Santa Barbara,
CA: Emanuel (SC); pastor. D. Dir. FIR 1. C.
Pastor 46. O. U.S. Congress 12. L.L.D. degree.

LAYPERSONS

Michael D. Antonovich, 41, Los
Angeles, CA: USC Chapel (SC); Supervisor,
Los Angeles County. S. Bd. Control, Irvine 2.
C. Fin. Sec. 2.0.L.A. Community Bd. Trustees
4; Cal. State Assemblyman 5; Minority Whip,
State Assembly 1; L.A. County Supervisor 1.

Walter F. Brunn, 69, Carlsbad, CA: St.
Mark, Encinitas (SC); retired administrator,
USS. Steel. S. BHE 8; Com. Mission/Ministry
10; Bd. Miss. 3; Conv. Dele. 4. D. Conv. Dele. 2.
C. Pres. 6; Vice-Pres. 3; Sec. 3; Treas. 3; Bd.
Educ. 6; Bible class teacher 10. O. Natl. Dir.
Accountants 1; Pres. Natl. Assoc. of Account-
ants 1; U.S. Steel Speakers Bureau 5; LLL Zone
Pres. 2; Translator Luth. Doctrine. Litt.D.
degree.

Leslie Consoer, 53, Prescott, AZ: Trinity
(SC); realtor. C. Elder 7; SS Supt. 6; Sec. 7. O.
LLL & PTL.

Edgar H. Fickenscher, 58, Saugus, CA:
Bethlehem, Canyon Country (SC); public
school administrator. S. Bd. Control, Irvine 2;
Conv. Dele. 2. D. Conv. Dele. 2; Cir. Council
Pres. 2. C. All offices 30. Ed.D. degree.

Eldred W. Dierker
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Walter H. Moeller *

1. I boast of no major qualifications other
than that ofa dedicated servant of the Lord
and His church, I have directed Christian
education programs—parish schools, prin-
cipal of Christian school (nondenomina-
tional), assisted in establishing Capitol
Lutheran High School, Washington, DC. I
have had experience in fund-raising—
Valparaiso University, Capitol Lutheran
High School, and currently serving as
Director of Southern California District
“Forward in Remembrance.”

2. I was delighted to see the Bible-loyal leaders
of Synod retain control of the affairs of
Synod, despite the “walkout.” I am pleased
with the present stance in Synod and look
forward to a greater “evangelical thrust.” I
am a conservative.

3. Ithink it is all embraced in the “Forward in
Remembrance” appeal. If our people
respond as they ought, we’ll reach the $40
million and more. With funds in hand and
the motivation created by the Great Com-
mission Convocation in St. Louis in Novem-
ber, our church should and must move
forward “like a mighty army.” Evangelism
should be the watchword for the decade of
the eighties.

Michael D. Antonovich

1. Member of the Los Angeles Community
College Board of Trustees 1969—73, served

NOMINATIONS

as vice-chairman and chairman. District
had 100,000 students, eight colleges and a
$100 million budget. Served six years as
state assemblyman with one year as third-
ranking leader—minority whip.

2. The Synod is not doing enough in providing
qualified educational institutions in the
minority communities.

3. Our Synod should be doing more in provid-
ing the proper leadership in bringing
quality education to our inner cities. This
would allow us the foot in the door in order
to spread the Word to those individuals who
are outside the church.

Walter F. Brunn

1. Am particularly qualified for Board of
Control, Irvine, by virtue of my administra-
tive experience both on Synod’s BHE and
in industry, including extensive account-
ing, financial and management analysis,
systems design, and actual administration.
My synodical experience, moreover, in-
cludes the necessary insight and under-
standing of doctrine, missions, ministry,
and higher education.

2. The return of Synod to our orthodox
Lutheran heritage is cause for thanks-
giving, even though much rebuilding
remains. Inerrancy of the Scriptures and
their authority must be reestablished in the
homes, congregations, and Districts, and
our schools need to train pastors, teachers,
layworkers, and laity to that end.

3. We must regain our vision as redeemed
people, branches attached to the Vine,
bearing fruit well-pleasing to God, preach-
ing the Word in and out of season to a
decaying world. If other Lutheran groups
disagree with us on basic inerrancy and
Scriptural authority, then on with our own
effort to preach Him at home and abroad so
to gather the elect. His Word never returns
void. The elect will hear. Let the miracle
begin!

Leslie Consoer

1. The Lord only knows whether or not I am
qualified for this position. With His help I
would do the best I know how.

2. Our Synod has been blessed mightily by the
Lord, especially by bringing it back from the
throes of liberalism, as witha mighty hand
He did intervene and reverse the trend.
May He continue to bless Synod in its
endeavor to embrace Holy Scripture as His
infallible Word in its entirety.

3. In humility we must ask for the Lord’s help
and guidance so our Synod can once more
become a beacon of light so that we can
point others to His Word in its truth and
purity. A greater emphasis should be made
on personal witness. Our confessional
stance should become more unified so we
can become more effective in reaching
others in a united spirit with a oneness that
rests solidly on His inerrant Word.

Edgar H. Fickenscher

1. I have been a public school administrator
for 26 years. For 10 of these years I have
been a high school principal, and for the
last 6 years, assistant superintendent of the
district.

2. My joy is the interest in spreading the
Gospel, even under the most difficult
circumstances.

3. We should go forward without hesitation!

BOARD OF CONTROL
MILWAUKEE

1 pastor, 2 laypersons to be elected.

PASTORS

Lyle O. Olson, 37, Shawano, WI: St.
James (NW); pastor. S. Reserve Army Chap].
11; Campus Chapl. 4. D. Yth. Bd. 2. C. Pastor
12. O. Police Chap). 3; Rotary Bd. Dir. 2.

David P. Wallschlaeger, 44, Oconomo-
woc, WI: St. Paul (SW); parish pastor. S. Bd.
Control, Milwaukee, 8. D. Cir. Cslr. 2; Conv.
press com. 4; Student Recruitment Com. 4. C.
Pastor 21. O. LLL Pastoral Adv. 6; Bd. Dir.
LCFS 9.

LAYPERSONS

Leo A. Bordeleau, 59, Green Bay, WI:
Pilgrim (NW); realtor. S. Bd. Control, Milwau-
kee 6. D. Nom. Com. 1. C. Chm. Bd. Elders;
Chm. Bd. of Educ.; Chm. Stewp.; Chm. Bldg.
Com. O. Spec. Adv. Com. of Dist. on Miss.
Congregations.

E. R. Brann, 60, Madison, WI: Immanuel
(SW); journalist. S. Conv. Dele. 1. D. Conv.
Dele. 3. C. Usher 20; Communion Assist. 2;
Elder 6. O. Chm. PR; Dir. PR; Editor cong.
publication.

Ralph A. Meyer, 32, Montfort, WI: Christ,
Highland (SW); sales rep. AG Chemicals. C.
Pres. 5; Bible Class Instr. 3; Usher Leader 4. O.
Off. WL 3.

Rodney L. Schroeder, 42, Grafton, WI:
St. Paul (SW); teacher. S. Adv. Conv. Dele. 1;
Conv. Dele. 2. D. Bd. Dir. 4; Dept. of Educ. Sec.
2. C. Bd. Educ. 8; Bethel Bible Series Teacher 4;
Vice-Chm. PTL 1. O. Pres.-Treas. Grafton
Educ. Assoc.; Village Trustee 3.

Lyle O. Olson

1. (1) Enjoy working with young people and
recruiting for church vocations. (2) Previous
experience as campus pastor led me to
appreciate our synodical schools. (3) Coun-
seling experiences with both faculty
members and students at Fairleigh Dicken-
son University. (4) We have approximately
400 high school students as members of our
parish.

2. Enthusiastic future for our missions pro-
gram and our concern for back-door losses.
We are truly opening doors for mission and
ministry in the U.S. and worldwide. Beauti-
ful expansion program within our synod-
ical schools.

3. (1) Greater recruitment of young people for
church work—professional as well as lay
leadership in the Synod. (2) More programs
such as we have with Great Commission
Convocation. (3) Ongoing training of our
lay people to share in the Great Commis-
sion. (4) A positive, enthusiastic attitude
within all areas.

David P. Wallschlaeger

1. Incumbent. Having served for eight years
on Concordia, Milwaukee’s, Board of Con-
trol and seeing many positive changes
which presently offers excellent education
preparing students for professional minis-
try or liberal arts. Having been in the
parish ministry 20 years has given me
insights hopefully helpful to board input, in
preparing future workers for our church.

2. I am very pleased and thankful that the
1979 synodical convention confirmed the
request to develop Concordia, Milwaukee,
as a four-year institution. As a result the
school will be able to provide Midwest
students with four-year preparation for
professional ministry, supplying the Synod
with the additional pastors, teachers, and
lay ministers needed to fill the large number
of vacancies throughout the Synod.

3. The LCMS has the potential to carry the
Gospel with its power unto salvation to
greater numbers of unchurched in our
world. Returning to our Bible based herit-
age, the unity of our Synod will be evident
in sacrificial giving so that the various
‘‘Mission Goals” adopted at the 1979
convention will be reached and even
surpassed with the blessing of our God. The
1980s definitely can be a ‘Decade of
Discipleship.”

Leo A. Bordeleau
1. Thirty years of experience in the business