# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2010_S31
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Victor J. Belton,* Atlanta, GA;
Peace (FG); LCMS 45; Pastor. S.
BOD 6; Dist. & Congr. Serv. 6;
D. FG VP 3; FG Cir. Couns. 3; C.
Pastor 20; L.U.T.H.E.R. Plan, St.
Louis MO, Miss-at-Large 4.

Paul S. Pettit, Lincoln, NE; Christ
(NEB); LCMS: Lifetime; NEB
Dist. Treasurer/Business Manager/
Admin. Asst. to the Pres.; LCEF
VP. S. Chm., Congregational Treas.
Manual; Chm., Plan. Com. Business
Mgr. Conf. & Presenter; HR Adv.
Coun.; Consultant, Conc. Plan
Serv. TF. D. Treas.; Business Mgr.;
Admin. Asst. to the Pres.; LCEF
VP; Exec. Com., BOD; Treas.,
Luth. Min. Found. 20; Treas., Luth. Home 8; Treas., Luth.
Home Found. 8; Walking Together Luth. Min. 1; Presenter,
small/large groups, Conc. Univ.; Chm., Accounting Manual
& Software Selection Com. C. Communion Asst.; Usher;
Fin. Peace Univ. Accountability Partner & Ldr.; Stephen
Min. Ldr.; Bd. of Assimilation; Church Coun.; Dir., Capital
Campaign. O. Mem. & Dir., Relations & Acquisitions, Nat’l.
Assn. of Accountants; Pres./Treas./Mem., BOD, Goodwill
Industries; VP/Treas./Mem., BOD, Boy Scouts of America;
Eagle Boy Scout & Vigil Honor Mem., Order of the Arrow;
BOD, Optimist Club.

The 2007 Handbook of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
charges the Board of Directors to
be the legal representative of the
Synod and the custodian of all property held by the Synod. In
the last two triennial sessions the Board of Directors has struggled to define its responsibility and function in these rapidly
changing times while making essential decisions regarding
our stewardship of resources. It has been a privilege to serve
on this board, and if elected to another term my pledge is to
continue assisting the board to be prayerful, visionary, innovative, and courageous in the management of the Synod’s
resources.
Norbert C. Oesch, Tustin, CA;
Christ, Costa Mesa (PSW); LCMS
70; Exec. Dir., Int’l. Pastoral
Leadership Institute. S. Chm., Luth.
Family Assn. 7; Chm. 3, BPS 6;
Chm., TF Pastoral Continuing Ed.
4. D. CNH 1st VP 3; Cir. Couns.
3; LWML Couns. 3. C. Chm., Sr.
Pastor Call Com. 1; TF Hispanic
Min. 1. O. Exec. Dir., Call Com.
Luth. HS 1; Secy., BOD, Full Value
Min.

Together as The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod we are
called to grow together in faith and to see and engage the mission field around us. As Vice-President–Finance—Treasurer/
Chief Financial Officer of the LCMS, my goal is to manage
and safeguard the resources provided by God so that we can
maximize our efforts to vigorously make known the love of
Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities,
and world.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LCMS

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Experience as pastor of congregations ranging in size from 90
to 4,600; service in many capacities in two districts, including first vice-president; and appointed and elected positions
at the Synod level have given me a keen insight into the missional and organizational needs of our church body. Further,
I’ve been honed by giving leadership training to pastors and
wives of the LCMS and six international partner churches,
helping them to think both domestically and globally about
the church’s mission. I believe, therefore, that I could assist in
prioritizing our Synod’s work, focusing on the most essential
mission and ministry tasks.

2 ordained ministers, 4 laypersons to be elected
ORDAINED MINISTERS

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Qualifications: The Board of Directors is responsible for the
legal, property, and financial affairs of the Synod, as outlined
in Bylaws 3.3.5.2−3.3.5.9. The Board is responsible for the
plans and operating budgets as well as the human resources,
financial, and other policies of corporate national Synod, and
has certain oversight responsibilities regarding the other synodwide corporations and agencies. Board members should be
able to see the “big picture,” both nationally and internationally. Experience on district or national boards is desirable,
particularly for the ordained and commissioned members.
Experience in large organization management, leadership,
and oversight is always helpful. In addition, representation
from laypersons who are active in the parish and service in
the Synod is valuable as well. Must be available for quarterly
meetings of two to four days each.

Curtis H. Peters, New Albany,
IN; Concordia, Louisville, KY
(IN); LCMS 67; Ret. Pastor &
Philosophy Prof. S. Conv. Deleg.
1; Prof., Conc. Sr. College 6. D.
Worship Com. 1; Cir. Couns. 3;
Conv. Com. 3 C. Pastor 14; Asst.
Pastor 19. O. Chm., Friends of New
Albany Fire Museum 1; Treas.,
Floyd County Historical Soc. 1;
Prof., Indiana Univ. Southeast 30.
I am honored to be considered for this position. Retired, I will

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