# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2026_S6
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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Special Recognition—National and International Church Body Representatives

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The Rev. Michael N. Frese, deputy director of LCMS Church Relations, introduced the church body leadership,
present with the convention, of sister churches, in fellowship with the Synod, and of associate churches, working
toward fellowship with the Synod.

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Committee 11: Registration, Credentials, and Elections – Balloting for Other Boards and Commissions

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With Fifth Vice-President (East-Southeast Region) Christopher S. Esget assuming the chair, the chair called
Committee 11 Chairman James Maxwell to the podium to continue with elections for the Synod’s boards and
commissions:

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Concordia Publishing House (Lay, elect 4, 6-year term)
Position 1 of 4:

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Heidi K. Abegg (EN)
Jeff Bull (IW)
Thomas R. Halvorson (MT)
Mark Hemingway (EN)
Seth R. Hinz (MO)
Noreen L. Linke (RM)
Sarah Rausch (SD)
William M. Thompson II (MO)

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Position 2 of 4:

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Jeff Bull (IW)
Thomas R. Halvorson (MT)
Mark Hemingway (EN)
Seth R. Hinz (MO)
Noreen L. Linke (RM)
Sarah Rausch (SD)
William M. Thompson II (MO)

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Position 3 of 4:

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Jeff Bull (IW)
Mark Hemingway (EN)
Seth R. Hinz (MO)
Noreen L. Linke (RM)
Sarah Rausch (SD)
William M. Thompson II (MO)

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Position 4 of 4:

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Jeff Bull (IW)
Seth R. Hinz (MO)
Noreen L. Linke (RM)
Sarah Rausch (SD)
William M. Thompson II (MO)

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Lutheran Church Extension Fund (Ordained/Commissioned, 3-year term)

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Michael L. Kumm (SD)
Kevin D. Robson (MO)
Blaise C. Sedney (SE)

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(declared elected)

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(declared elected)

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(declared elected)

(declared elected)

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2026 Convention Minutes — Sessions 5 and 6 — Page 7