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Central Region
2 candidates placed on this slate by the Committee for Convention Nominations. 1 links to a profile in the directory.
Candidates (2)
1.Adam D. FosseLinn, KSZion, Linn KS· Music Tchr· LCMS member 29 yrs
Personal statement
It would be my prayer that the Lord could use my passion and experience for sharing the Gospel cross-culturally to contribute to the equipping and encouragement of our international missionaries around the globe. Furthermore, I believe music to be an indispensable tool of the church for the proclamation and catechesis of the faith, and that every effort should be made to equip believers around the world with songs of the church, that they too become proclaimers of God's promises in their homes and communities.
Synod service
- Vol. LCMS Miss. in Mongolia
Congregation service
- Music Tchr. David's Harp
- Hispanic Outreach
Other service
- RSO Ongoing Ambas- sadors for Christ
2.Paul C. HinzHewitt, TXTrinity, Woodway TX· Ret· LCMS member 64 yrs
Personal statement
It has been my joy and pleasure to serve Concordia St. Paul for the last six years. Having spent the last two years leading the Board's bylaws subcommittee and now having had those bylaws approved I look forward to their implementation. I look forward to strengrhening CSP's church work programs and seeing the fruits of the Lutheran ldentity and Mission Outcome Standards influence every program offered. Raising up Christian leadersacross all CSP's programs remains the objective, and it remains my goal to ensure that is perpetuated.
Synod service
Years- incl. Advancement & Governance7
Other service
Years- Prog./Portfolio/ Proj. Mgr. for MN Judicial Branch10
- Org. Change Ldr14
- Bd. Chm. Lion's Gate Christian Academy 2
About this position
Board for International Mission. 5 seats up for election. Authorized by 2023 Handbook, pp. 23, 103–5, 123, 144–46..
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