# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2026_S2
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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It was moved, after a related parliamentary inquiry, to include President Egger’s comments in the minutes. Their
being objection to consent, this was put to a vote. After an uncertain voice vote, this carried [Yes: 509; No: 300]. Dr.
Egger’s remarks on Res. 6-04A were as follows:

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The question was raised whether the resolution as currently worded would prohibit the seminaries
from using some online elements or internet technology for their residential coursework. The
seminaries would not interpret or read this resolution as it is currently phrased as prohibiting that.
The overall context of the resolution makes clear that what is being affirmed is valuing and
prioritizing residential formation for the M.Div. and RAR programs and it does not prohibit some
use of computer technology or communication within our residential programs.

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Committee 11: Registration, Credentials, and Elections – Balloting for Secretary and Synod Board of Directors

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With Sixth Vice-President (Great Lakes Region) Eric Skovgaard assuming the chair, the chair called Committee
11 Chairman James Maxwell to the podium to conduct the elections of the Secretary and members of the Synod Board
of Directors. The committee proceeded to conduct the elections of the Secretary and members of the Board of
Directors, with Chaplain Daenzer offering an opening prayer:

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Secretary (Ordained, 3-year term)

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Richard C. Rudowske Jr. (MO)
John W. Sias (MO)

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Board of Directors (Lay, Central Region, 6-year term)

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Andrew N. Grams (MDS)
Aaron J. Silletto (IN)
Kevin W. Washburn (MDS)

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Board of Directors (Lay, West-Southwest Region, 6-year term)

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Trey Cox (PSW)
Jerald L. Folkerts (RM)
Stephen Reavis (TX)
Jesse L. Yow Jr. (CNH)

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Board of Directors (Lay, At-Large, 6-year term)

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Thomas J. Deadrick (SD)
David C. Eastburn (IE)
John W. Edson (MNS)

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Board of Directors (Commissioned, At-Large, 6-year term)

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Nathan T. Domsch (NEB)
Jay A. Krause (SI)
Jan W. Lohmeyer (SO)

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Special Recognition—LCMS President Emeritus

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With President Harrison resuming the chair, the chair welcomed the Rev. Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, President
Emeritus, and his wife, Terry, recognizing his service in the office from 2001–2010, and prior to that as president of
the Texas District, 1991–2001.

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The chair noted that on March 1, 2025, past President Robert T. Kuhn was called to glory after a lifetime of faithful
service to the church. Dr. Kuhn assumed the role of president when President Al Barry died suddenly in spring 2001.
Dr. Kuhn served as President until 2004. Dr. Kuhn’s unwavering devotion to Christ and the church and his joy-filled
personality were a blessing to all he encountered.

2026 Convention Minutes — Sessions 3 and 4 — Page 3