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OFFICER, BOARD, AND COMMISSION REPORTS

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reels with hymns (in collaboration with the Michigan District’s
Hymnal Project) or other theological content continue to increase
engagement. Daily hymn texts receive the most engagement on X/
Twitter.

In addition to the board and committees listed above, the Synod
President has also appointed the undersigned to serve as a regent
for Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, since September 2019. In that
capacity, he also serves on the Academic Committee.

Supporting KFUO’s Ministry

The paragraphs above, together with the detail provided in the
three reports immediately following this one, provide a record of
most of the First Vice-President’s activity during this triennium.

KFUO maintains its own Development and Fundraising team to
support the mission and goals of the station and ensure the Gospel
continues to be proclaimed through Bible studies, worship services,
sacred music, and theological talk programs. At the heart of this is
love for the neighbor that engenders a generous spirit in our listeners.
KFUO’s development staff help to deepen this meaningful relationship and help donors of any amount or ability to leverage their
love for the Gospel into the proclamation of God’s Word heard
around the world on KFUO, not only on the radio but also through
internet streaming broadcast, podcasts, and social media engagement.

Duties Not Specified in Other Reports
The following are some aspects of the First Vice-President’s
work that aren’t specified in the three reports that follow (Reports
R2.1, R2.2, R3). For the most part, these are assigned by the President, rather than the bylaws. The First Vice-President:
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KFUO is funded by listener donations and partner organizations. Throughout each fiscal year, our team works on several
development and fundraising efforts, such as mailings, personal
phone calls, donor luncheons and meet-and-greet events, and our
annual Sharathon, our premier fundraising event held every spring.
You can often find KFUO Radio at many LCMS events and
gatherings because many in our church body are yet unaware of
this treasure of our Synod. Look for KFUO Radio when you attend
the LWML National Convention, Synod convention, LCMS Youth
Gathering, or select local and district events.
We are thankful to the Lord for the blessing of so many generous, faithful, and passionate supporters of KFUO’s ministry, and
for the opportunity to share Christ for You. Anytime. Anywhere.

First Vice-President
The First Vice-President is the only full-time Synod vice-president. He is also an officer of the Synod who, like the other
vice-presidents, is elected by the Synod at each convention. He is
responsible to the President for the performance of his duties, many
of which are assigned by the bylaws and others that are established
by the President (Bylaws 3.3.1.3 [i] and 3.3.2.2 [a]).
as:

the chairman of the Council of Presidents; and
district presidents regarding:

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questions they have about their work in their districts;

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matters of concern in their districts that are brought to
the attention of the Synod President;

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participation in district conventions by members of the
Praesidium; and

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colloquy matters;

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participates in district visitations, per 2013 Res. 7-01A
(during this triennium, the First Vice-President participated
in 17 official district visitations, totaling 43 days);

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participates in district conventions (during this triennium,
the First Vice-President attended 12 district conventions, totaling 30 days, preaching three times and giving the Synod
report at six conventions);

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meets regularly with the Synod President to assist and give
counsel;

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responds to letters and emails of concern that are sent to
the Synod President (during the triennium, the Office of the
President and Office of First Vice-President implemented a
new system to track, collaborate upon, and respond to these
inquiries in a more timely manner);

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assists the President triennially with:

Gary Duncan, Executive Director of Broadcast Services
R2

serves as a liaison between various Synod leaders and the
Office of the President, including regular communication
with:

Among his duties that are established by the bylaws are to serve

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orientation of new district presidents on the nature
and conduct of their office (Bylaw 3.3.1.3 [b]);

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orientation of new district presidents on the conduct
a district convention;

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the circuit exception process for Synod conventions
(Bylaw 3.1.2);

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floor committee assignments (Bylaw 3.1.7) and
the orientation of floor committee chairs and vicechairs; and

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reviewing all overtures to the Synod convention (Bylaw 3.1.6.2 [c]);

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chairman of the Colloquy Committee for Pastoral Ministry
(Report R2.1);

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chairman of the Colloquy Committee for Commissioned
Ministry (Report R2.2);

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a voting member of the Council of Presidents, where he also
serves on the Program Committee;

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a nonvoting member of the LCMS Board of Directors;

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a nonvoting member of the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations; and

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reports quarterly to the Council of Presidents;

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a member of the Administrative Team (Bylaw 3.5.1.1).

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The First Vice-President serves along with five regional
vice-presidents and the President on the Praesidium (Report R3).

writes four reports (Reports R2, R2.1, R2.2, R3) for the
Convention Workbook once every three years;

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presents triennially (and as needed) to the district presidents’
2026 Convention Workbook