# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2010_S30
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BIOGRAPHICAL SYNOPSES
AND STATEMENTS OF NOMINEES

We will not know until after the 2010 convention whether and
to what extent the widespread proposals of the Blue Ribbon
Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance will be
adopted. Even after the convention, some changes will require
ratification by LCMS congregations. All will combine to
make the inclusion of changes into the Synod’s Handbook and
their implementation into the Synod’s life major challenges
for the Secretary’s Office. My twelve years’ experience in this
office will probably be helpful. I will welcome that challenge
if elected to another term of service to our “One People—
Forgiven”—our beloved LCMS.

NOMINATIONS
2010 SYNODICAL CONVENTION
The Committee for Convention Nominations (CCN) met
December 3–6, 2009, and January 11–13, 2010. A subsequent
conference call meeting on March 11, 2010, was necessary to
respond to changes and corrections to the initial nominations
list that were brought to the committee’s attention after the list
was publicized. Those changes were made without dissenting
vote.
As the CCN went about its work in preparation for the 2010
convention, it struggled because of an unusually low number of nominations submitted from the Synod at large. Due to
a lack of eligible nominees for some positions, the committee
was not always able to provide the number of candidates necessary to fulfill the requirements of Bylaw 3.12.3.6 (a). The
committee prayerfully presents its best effort as it presents the
candidates listed in this publication.
Elections will occur during the July 10–17, 2010 convention in Houston, Texas. The committee expresses its
appreciation to all who allowed their names to be considered
for nomination.

SECRETARY

Larry S. Harvala, Fort Wayne,
IN; Prince of Peace, Grabill (IN);
LCMS 33; Prof., Conc. Theol. Sem.;
S. Prof., Pastoral Min. & Miss. 2;
Conv. Fl. Com. 3; Reconciler 6. D.
ND Dist. Pres. 8; Cir. Couns. 3;
Div. of Stewp. 12. C. Worship Com.
2; Vacancy Pastor 1; Pastor 20.
O. Dir., Chm., Luth. Soc. Serv. ND
8; Adv. Com., Great Plains Food
Band/Daily Bread 6; Adv. Com.,
Thrivent North County Regional 8.
My vision for the Synod as Secretary would be twofold. The
near and narrow focus is on the Bylaws of the Synod and the
faithful performance of the duties of the office. This includes
involvement with the structure of the Synod in supporting
congregations and rostered workers as well as enabling them
to be faithful to their voluntary commitments. The far and
wide focus is on the goals of the Synod to remain both doctrinally faithful and vigorous in outreach with the Gospel. This
includes involvement with boards and commissions as a supportive member of a dedicated and faithful team.

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1 ordained minister to be elected

Qualifications: The Secretary must be an ordained minister with the skills necessary to perform the customary duties
of a corporate secretary; carry out the required responsibilities relating to conventions of the Synod; perform such other
work as pertains to his office by bylaw or by assignment by
conventions, the President, or the Board of Directors; and
provide counsel from the Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions of the Synod to the members of the Synod on a daily
basis. Administrative responsibilities include oversight of the
Synod’s dispute resolution process and supervision of the official rosters of the Synod. Membership on numerous boards,
commissions, and committees includes service as secretary of
the Commission on Constitutional Matters and of the Board of
Directors. A high degree of integrity is essential, and a range
of prior experience in the Synod will be helpful.
ORDAINED MINISTERS

VICE-PRESIDENT–FINANCE—TREASURER
1 layperson to be elected
(Nominated by the LCMS Board of Directors; other nominations may be made from the floor)
Qualifications: The Vice-President–Finance—Treasurer, as
the Chief Financial Officer of the Synod, oversees all financial-related areas, including accounts receivable, cash receipts,
general and cost accounting, risk management, budgeting,
and corporate insurance. The position requires advanced analytical, interpersonal leadership competencies and fiduciary
responsibility to successfully support mission and ministry in
the Synod and corporate entities.

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Raymond L. Hartwig,* St. Louis,
MO; Zion (MO); LCMS 64; LCMS
Secretary. S. Secretary 12; Chm.,
Pres. Com. Sanctity of Life 6; Chm.,
TF on Fin. 2. D. SD Dist. Pres.
10; SD 1st VP 3; Cir. Couns. 3. C.
Pastor 17. O. Pres., Lafayette Home
Owners Assn. 10; Participant,
Essayist, ELCA/LCMS Dialogues
2; Volunteer Miss. Serv. ELCIR
Seminary, St. Petersburg, Russia 1.

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