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

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Board for International Mission (Ordained/Commissioned, Great Plains Region, 6-year term)

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Richard X. Her (MNS)
Daniel Preus (MNN)
Brent D. Smith (NEB)

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Board for International Mission (Lay, Central Region, 6-year term)

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Adam D. Fosse (KS)
Seth R. Hinz (MO)

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Board for International Mission (Lay, Great Lakes Region, 6-year term)

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Kelly Bone (MI)
John L. Powers (SW)

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Board for International Mission (Lay, West-Southwest Region, 6-year term)

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Richard P. Fielitz Jr. (CNH)
Terence Lung (CNH)
Doss Tychicus (PSW)

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Commission on Theology and Church Relations (Ordained (parish pastor), 6-year term)

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Theodore J. Hopkins (MI)
Andrew C. Kennell (MO)
Martin R. Noland (CNH)
Mark P. Surburg (SI)

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Commission on Theology and Church Relations (Lay, 6-year term)

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Keith G. Chuvala (TX)
Paul P. Edmon (NE)
Joseph. L. Olson (SW)

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Concordia Historical Institute (Ordained, elect 2, 6-year term)
Position 1 of 2:

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Rodney A. Benkendorf (MO)
Mark A. Loest (MI)
David P. Ramirez (SW)
Robert V. Roethemeyer (IN)

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Position 2 of 2:

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Mark A. Loest (MI)
David P. Ramirez (SW)
Robert V. Roethemeyer (IN)

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Concordia Historical Institute (Commissioned/Lay, 6-year term)

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David Duesenberg (MO)
Alessandro Meregaglia (NOW)
Matthew C. Phillips (NEB)

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2026 Convention Minutes — Sessions 5 and 6 — Page 3