LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 295

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_  MarvinL. Jenkins, 48, White Bear Lake.
MN: South Shore Trinity (MNS); personnel
mer. S. BOD-CPH 6. D. Fin. Com. 2. C. V.P. 1:
Lay Chm. FIR 1: Bd. of Evan. 2: Deacon 1:
Pres. 1: V.P. 1; Sec. 1: Treas. 1.

Robert Kratzke, 54, Camas, WA: St.
Matthew, Washougal (NOW), computer sys-
tems analyst. S. Conv. Dele. 1. C. Treas. 16:
and all other major offices. O. LLL Dist. Treas.
5; LLL Dist. TV Chm. 4; BOR Lacamas Cr.
Union 20; Pres. of Lacamas Cr. Union 2.

Fred L. Kuhlmann, 66, St. Louis, MO:
Village, Ladue (MO): Vice Chairman & Ex.
V.P. Anheuser-Busch. S. Bd. for Foreign Mis.:
Bd. for Par. Ed.; T.V. Bd.; Chm. BOD-CPH. C.
All major offices. O. Bd. of Luth. Med. Center.
Chm. 15; Bd. AAL; BOD of sev. corp.

Virgil Mauer, 52, Cedar Falls. IA: College
Hill (IE); internal revenue auditor. D. Dele. 1.
C. Elder 1; Treas.; adult Bible class inst. O.
LLL Rep. 1; Sec. zone.

Albert Moeller, 60, Cincinnati, OH:
Grace (OH); Assistant Treas. Proctor &
Gamble. D. BOD 2; Bd. of Par. Serv. 4. C. Pres.
3; Bible class inst. 18; Chm. of Elders 4; Ev.
Com.; Sch. Bd. Chm. O. Bd. Inner City Clinic
Past. Ed.; Bd. Fed. of Luth. Churches of Cin.

Melvin M. Olsen, 58, San Jose. CA: First
Immanuel (CNH); electrical engineer—IBM.
D.CNH BOD 5; CNH Fin. Com. 3: CNH Audit
Com. 3; CNH Computer Adv. Com. 2. C. Cir.
Cslr. Rep. 10; Bd. of Elders 3; Chm. Bd. of
Steward. 2: SS Supt. 4: et al. O. Treas. Pacific
1BM Credit Union 4: member, Pac. IMB CU
BOD 10.

Enno T. Sauer, 66, Louisville, KY: Our
Savior (IN); chemical engineer. S. BOD CPH
19. C. Pres. 2: V.P. 1: Church Council 14.

Roger Bettin

Having been a member of LCMS congre-
gations in lowa, New York, and my home state
of Minnesota, and now in Florida I have seen
the need for the work of the LCMS from
different areas of the U-S. All the efforts of the
Synod and its agencies has two purposes: With
the Holy Spirit to (1) help the members of our
church to grow and strengthen their faith in
our Lord Jesus Christ and (2) spread this Good
News to others. Because of my business exper-
ience and my love for my Lord I believe that I
am well qualified for this elected position.

Marvin L. Jenkins

The dramatic success of the Forward in
Remembrance program has provided the
impetus for a vigorous mission outreach. Con-
cordia Publishing House is in a unique position
to complement the Synod’s mission program
by the publication of doctrinally sound mater-
ials in various media. I believe that Concordia
Publishing House must aggressively serve.
not only as the publisher for the Synod but also
the publisher of the Synod. That implies a
broader constituency than the House has
traditionally served. but itis in accord with the
Master's command: "Go ye therefore and teach
all nations... .”

Robert Kratzke

I would pray that our Synod will continue
to preach the true message of salvation anc.
will, with God's help. use all our resources
prudently to carry out this great commission.
We have been greatly blessed with the tech-
nology to spread God’s Word throughout the
world. I pray that we use God's gifts wisely.

Fred L. KuhImann

Virgil Mauer

My personal statement for the good of the
LCMS is for renewed fellowship with the ALC
and to extend it to other Lutheran bodies such
as LCA. We need to show Christian love to all.
and a good place to start is fellowship with
other Lutherans.

NOMINATIONS

Albert W. Moeller

The Synod needs to be obedient to the
Lord’s commission to go and make disciples in
all parts of the world. To this end we need to
always proclaim the Word of God in its truth
and to diligently administer the sacraments.

We need to be equipping the saints so that
all of the Lord’s people can use their gifts and
their time to the utmost in serving the Lord in
His kingdom.

As a Synod we need to continue to have
outstanding educational agencies to properly
train people who have responded to the Lord's
calling to service.

Melvin M. Olsen

Recovering from its problems of the early
1970s, the Synod is now rededicating itself to
the Great Commission with oversubscriptions
to the Forward in Remembrance program. My
hope is that the Synod will double its member-
ship during the 1980s, bolstered with renewed
faith and courage. Literature and programs
must be developed for this purpose as well as to
serve and keep those we have gained. As a
member of the CPH Board of Directors, I would
strive for sound business management in these
times of high inflation while encouraging the
use of its facilities in carrying out this mission
of our Synod.

Enno T. Sauer

BOARD OF REGENTS
ANN ARBOR

1 pastor, 1 teacher, 2 laypersons to be
elected.

PASTORS

Alan Braun, 40. Wayne. MI: St.. Michael
(MC); pastor. S. Conv. Dele. 2; Cir. Csir. 1. D.
Chm. Student Aid Com. 9: Conv. Com.. on
Evang. 1:Chm. Conv. Nom. Com. 1: Conv. Par.
Serv. Com. 1.

Joseph P. Fabry, 52. Harper Woods, MI:
Christ the King, Grosse Pointe Woods (EN);
pastor. D. SELC Stew. Bd. 6; SELC Stat. 6:
SELC Youth Bd. 8; Dist. Stewp. Bd. 1. C.
Parish pastor 29. O. Cir. Cslr. E.D. 2; LWML
Zone Adv. 2.

TEACHERS

David Krause, 41. Saginaw. MI: Peace
(MC); principal. S. CPH Doct. Reviewer 4: BPS
Standing Com. 1. D. Chm. Reg. Prin. Conf. 1:
Evangelism Com. 1. O. Kiwanis BOD 1:
MASSP Com. 2.

Justin C. Schwartz, 54, Dearborn. MI:
Emmanuel (MC); principal teacher. S. BOR-
Concordia 9. D. Nom. Com. 5; Sch. Com. 8. C.
Principal 28: Music Dir. 28.0. BOD Luth.H.S.
Assoc. of Greater Detroit 9: Music Com. S.E.
Teach. Com. 11.

LAYPERSONS

William Burks, 52. Trenton, MI: St. Paul
(MC); industrial accountant. S. Cir. Dele. to
Conv. 1. D. Dele. to Mich. Dist. 2. C. V.P. 3:
Pres. 2.

Thomas Jaffke, 36. Frankenmuth, MI:
St. Michael (MC: bank trust officer. C. Chm. 4.

Kathryn Renken, 48, Ann Arbor, MI:St.
Luke (MC); homemaker. D. Ed. Agencies 3:
LWML Zone Pres. 1; LWML V.P. 2. C. Bethel
Teach. 1: SS Supt. 4. O. Pres. Friends of Univ.
of Mich. Hospitals 1: United Way-Chm. Ind.
Gifts 1.

Rolland Wilkening, 56, Bloomfield Hills.
MI: Cross of Christ (MC): executive engineer.
D. BOR-Mich. Luth. Col. 4. C. Bd. of Trustees
1: Fin. Sec. 6: Pres. 1: Chm. Bd. of Deacons 2. O.
Sec. Bd. Luth. Sch. for the Deaf 20: Outer Drive
Faith. Pres. V.P. 6.

Alan Braun

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Joseph P. Fabry

I believe that Christian education at the
college level is a vital area of the church's life
and ministry. I fully subscribe to the purposes
of Concordia College. Ann Arbor, as set forth
in thecurrent catalog of this synodical institu-
tion and, if elected. would strive to serve to the
best of my ability with the help of God.

David Krause

Our Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
must always remain true to God's Word. As
more of our people get into that Word through
regular Bible study. our church will become
much stronger, for that is where all strength
has its source.

Our colleges will experience tough finan-
cial times, and steps must be taken to insure
that all students desiring a post secondary
Christian education have the opportunity to
attend one of our fine Lutheran colleges.

Justin C. Schwartz

Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
is in my estimation on the threshhold of an
expanded program. In February of 1982 the
State Board of Education approved the teacher-
training program, thus qualifying the college
to graduate teacher candidates certified by the
State of Michigan. In the May 1982 meeting of
the Board of Regents a resolution was passed
to strengthen the preministerial program by
creating the position of “Director of Presemi-
nary Training.” Previous to this the Board of
Regents initiated a “Parish Assistants Pro-
gram" to train workers in many areas of
congregational endeavors.

My dream for Concordia College during
the ‘80s is to strengthen the existing programs
and to provide its students with the best
possible staff and facilities so they will be
trained to be effective workers in the Lord's
kingdom.

William S. Burks

I believe God is providing great opportuni-
ties for the LCMS to serve the needs of the
unchurched people around us in each com-
munity. Through aggressive educational
programs the clergy. teachers, and laity can be
equipped to serve our Lord's commission to
make disciples. It is my dream that the LCMS
would so enthusiastically pursue church
growth and all that this involves (use of spiri-
tual gifts, assimilation of new members.
developing laity, etc.) that our membership
and commitment would begin to grow 10 per-
cent per year.

Thomas Jaffke

Kathryn Renken

I should like to see our Synod focus more
on our common faith in Jesus Christ as Savior
of the world. I would like to see greater cooper-
ation with fellow believers in Christ.

Rolland Wilkening

BOARD OF REGENTS
AUSTIN

1 pastor, 1 teacher, 2 laypersons to be
elected.

PASTORS

Dewayne Ray Nelson, Jr., 35, Texar-
kana. TX: First Lutheran (TX): pastor. S. Con.
Col. Austin (staff) 5. C. Parish pastor 10.

Ronald Reinhardt, 48, Decatur. AL: St.
Paul (SO): pastor. S. FIR Dir. 2. D. BOD 2:
Miss. Com. 4: Stewp. Com. 8: LWML Adv. 4. 0.
Pres. Decatur Civitan Club: Pres. Morgan Co.
ARC: Pres. Decatur Boy's Club.

TEACHERS

Donald E. Schmidt, 58. Austin. TX:
Salem. Tomball (TX): principal teacher. S.