LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 300

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Henry Bergman

The Missouri Synod should remain alert
so that it will always remain doctrinally pure.
It should continue its forward progress ina
fuller use of stewardship so that it will not need
to suffer the challenge and the funding of its
seminaries and colleges. Therefore, the Synod
should place more effort in the training of its
future workers so that they will be more skilled
in evangelism outreach and in training which
would encourage its members to share their
money and time so that growth may be
abundant.

John F. Walther

The future challenges to our Synod are
great. God has opened and continues to open
doors here at home and in foreign mission
fields. The love of God constrains us to respond.
We need to continue our commitment to sound
theological training for both pastors and
teachers for our congregations. We pray for
increased faith and commitment to His
mission as He places before us opportunities to
be His witnesses to the ends of the world.

Herbert H. Freise

Religious practice in our times tends to be
most noticeable in its extreme manifestations.
On the one hand, we see churches which
rigidly espouse a Biblical literalism that mocks
the intellect and would label the mind a tool of
Satan. And on the other hand, wecan likewise
observe confessing movements which lift up
the power and potential of human intelligence
to the point where the Creator is overshadowed
by the created, and intellectual acumen
becomes idolatrous. It is my hope that in the
midst of these polarities Missouri Synod
Lutheranism, through its Concordia Semi-
nary, will promote intellectual honesty and
integrity in the religious community as it
boldly lifts up the centrality of Christ and His
atoning work in worship and faith and life.

Arno A, Lehenbauer

BOARD OF REGENTS
ST. PAUL

1 teacher, 2 laypersons to be elected.

TEACHERS

Terry Hubbard, 32. Boone, JA: Trinity
(IW); DCE principal. D. Salary Guidelines
Com. 3; Chm. Prin. Conf. 2:Chm.Teach. Conf.
1. O. Led various workshops on Family
Evang. via ed. agencies.

Arnold W. Lohse, 68, St. Paul, MN:
Eastern Heights (MNS): retired teacher. S.
BOR‘St. Paul 8. D. BOD 8; Bad. of Par. Ed. 6:
Student Aid & Recruit. 10. C. Chm. 4: Sec. 5:
Bible class & SS teacher 25. O. LLL Dist. Bd. 3
Youth Bd. 5: LLL Pres. Sec. 8.

LAYPERSONS

Harold Bartz, 66, Alexandria, MN: Zion
(MNN),; retired. S. Bd. of Cont. 2. D. BOD 10.
C. Bld. Treas. Fund 1: Stewp. Chm. 1: New
Mission Chm. 1. O. LLL Dist. Pres. 4: LLL TV
Chm. 4; Bethany Home Bd. 10: Kinkead Cem.
Bd. 12.

Ed Gensmer, 64, Hutchinson, MN: Our
Savior (MNS); retired farmer. C. Bd. of Trust.
5.

Kerry Koestler, 44, Dodge Center, MN:
Grace (MNS): District Representative. D.
LCMS Found. Com. 3. C. Trustee 1; FIR.

Gary Specketer, 36, Blaine, MN: King of
Glory (MNS); company president. C, Ex. Dir.
1, Dir. of Lay Ministry 2: Bd. of Evang. 2: Bd. of
Elders 2; Youth Cslr. 3.

Terry Hubbard

I feel that the Synod is now traveling ina
very positive direction. Via tools such as

NOMINATIONS

Forward in Remembrance we can now con-
tinue in “The Great Commission” with Penew-
ed zeal. I would like to see this renewed zeal as
a beginning and continue to grow in resources
available to our personnel to proclaim the
Gospel to both adults and children. I also am
happy to see that the Synod is utilizing one of
God's gifts, that of assessing needs and work-
ing out viable solutions to them. Many parish
tools are now available and this is in part due
to the Synod’s desire to continue in the better-
ment of our ministries.

Arnold W. Lohse

Harold Bartz

Our Synod has made great strides over the
years, but the areas that need special attention
are the Districts of Synod. The convention
should review the str -cture and management
of its Districts, also the work they are to
accomplish in conjunction with the Synod. If
our Synod is to move forward, this area can not
be overlooked; the fact finding committee did
not reveiw eny areas in regard to District
structure at t,1e last convention. This is urgent,
as Synod cannot carry out its programs witha
1965 budget.

Ed Gensmer

Goals for the Synod: Emphasize similari-
ties of doctrine with other denominations for
eventual unity of Christendom.

Kerry Koestler

Economically depressed times bring out
the good talents which God has placed in us.
He brings us closer to Himself through our
need and helps us spread His Word through
our actions and our words. This everyday
contact has been the most effective way of
spreading God's Word and should be empha-
sized and taught to everyone. We should be
speaking out and acting as a church against
abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia, which
are against those doctrines expressed in the
Bible, but which have been upheld by the
courts of our land. We should be actively
supporting our Christian doctrines and those
who share our beliefs. We must keep our youth
in the mainstream of our planning for the
future because they are the future.

Gary Specketer

BOARD OF REGENTS
SELMA

1 pastor, 1 teacher, 1 layperson to be
elected.

PASTORS

Carlton Reimer, 41, Ruston, LA: St. Paul
(SO): pastor. S. Missionary 17; Miss. Counc. 3.
D. Campus Ministry Co-or. 3; PR Com. 2: Nom.
Com. 2. C. LA Tech. Ministers Pres. 3: Minis-
terial Alliance Sec. 1. O. Zone LWML Past.
Adv. 2; Pres. Ruston Bread for the World 3: Cir.
Pastors Conf. Chm. 1.

James R. Taglauer, 48, New Orleans.
LA: First English (SO): pastor. S. Cons. & Rep.
of Luth. Dom. Disaster Response Bd. 17: Prof.
& Chm. Social Studies Dept. Conc. Bronx. 4. D.
Chm. Past. Conf. 2; Cir. Cslr. 1: Youth Bd.
Chm. 3; Chm. Teachers Conf. 2. O. Chm.
Police-Clergy Assn. 2; Past. Adv. Baltimore
L.H. Bd. of Control 1; Past. Mem. BOD L.H.S.
Assn. 1.

TEACHERS

Ralph Bleeke, 51, Metairie, LA: Atone-
ment (SO): principal. S. Bd. of Miss. New
Guinea 14. D. Dist. Personnel Com. 1; Bd. of
Adj. 6. C. Ed. Com. 2: Bd. of Elders 3: Chm.
Stewp. Com. 1. O. Principal 9: Martin Luther
Sem, Lae, N.G. 2; Ex. Com. N.G.L.M. 6: Chr.
Ed. Com. N.G.L.M. 6.

John Brazeal, 34, Maywood, IL: Luther-
an Church of Christ the King, Chicago (NI):
principal teacher. D. Com. on Nom. 1: Supt.
Adv. Cab. 6: Urban Affairs Com. III 6. C.
Youth Leader & Conf. 10: Church Growth
Evang. Com. 6; Budget Com. 10. O. Visiting
prof. (theo.) Conc. R.F. 1: Speaker Black Conv.
& workshop leader 1.

LAYPERSONS

Walter Linde, 65, Huntsville, AL: Grace
(SO): V.P. & Manag. Armstrong Oil. C. Pres. 1:
and all other positions.

John Willhardt, 52. Montgomery, AL:
Lutheran Church of the Epiphany (SO): Assoc.
Prof. & Chair. Dept. of Computer Infor.
Systems. C.Chm. Worship Com. 2: Treas. 1.0.
Organist and choir director.

Carlton Reimer

I want the Synod to grow, fulfill its
mission, and reach its objectives (Article III)
by listening sensitively to people and then
effectively communicating the Gospel to them.
Having been educated in a Lutheran day
school and synodical schools, I value the
Synod's education system even more since I've
attended other schools (for missionary training
in Islamics and anthropology) and now serve
as contact pastor for Louisiana Tech Uni-
versity and Grambling State University. From
cross-cultural living in India and the Philip-
pines, I am aware of the dynamics involved in
racial cultural differences, but more impor-
tantly our convergences as human beings in
the church responding to the Gospel.

James R. Taglauer

I can best express my answer to the above
questions by offering some service to a college
within our own District, namely Concordia,
Selma. It is important to me because it isa
school of our Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod. Secondly. because it is a special school
dealing with the training of Black students.
primarily for the work of full-time profes-
sionals within our church. Having had experi-
ence in education from kindergarten to college,
as well as being pastor in a multi-cultural
situation, I feel that this is an opportunity for
me to share my experiences in the education
and pastoral ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ralph Bleeke

Having had the opportunity to work in a
foreign mission field (New Guinea) and also in
the Southern District has been both a blessing
and a rewarding experience.

This experience has pointed out to me the
importance of finding and training dedicated
and committed workers from within the
geographical cultural areas being ministered
to.

It is my prayer that the Synod will con-
tinue to give more and more attention and
support in ministering to the low income and
minority population, specifically in the recruit-
ment and training of church workers for these
areas.

John Brazeal
Walter Linde

John Willhardt

Christ’s words in Matthew 28. ‘Therefore
go and make disciples of all nations... .”
should continue to be the main goal of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. A major
part of this goal is training church workers.
This training should be rigorous and should
have a high priority in the church’s business
affairs. An efficient business management of
the church’s affairs is also important. The
Lord has given us many gifts, opportunities,
and resources. We should use these in the best
manner possible.