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Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionBoard for National Mission

East-Southeast Region

3 candidates placed on this slate by the Committee for Convention Nominations. 1 links to a profile in the directory.

Candidates (3)

1.
Rande T. CasadayCanonsburg, PA
Peace, McMurray PA· Wealth/|Investment Adv· LCMS member 26 yrs

Personal statement

as an educator and as a leader within my congregations, I bring a deep appreciation for the Synod's mission and for the importance of sound, Christ-centered governance. The Board's responsibility to develop policy guiding I am honored to be considered for membership on the Board of National Mission and the Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin. I have served several terms as congregational president of Peace Lutheran Church (McMurray, Pa.) and as an elected board member of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, including roles as vice-chairman and chair of the finance and budget committees. With an MBA and 40 years in financial planning, I now desire, in retirement, to devote my time and experience to serving God and His church through faithful governance and stewardship.

District service

Years
  • Conc. Luth. Min12
  • Investment Adv. Dist

Congregation service

  • Cong. Pres

Other service

  • Fin. and Wealth Adv. 41. many years

Also candidate for: Board of Regents, Mequon 46 BOARD FOR NATIONAL MissION

2.
David L. DanielsTaylorsville, NC
Salem, Taylorsville NC· Business Owner· LCMS member 64 yrs

Personal statement

I have been very active in my local congregation, serving as president, elder, building committee chairman, etc. I've alsoserved two terms on the Board of Regents for Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. I also served on the finance committee at CTSFW. My experience serving the seminary will translate very well to this board. I bring knowledge of our Synod and how it works. If elected, I will bring strong leadership for our Synod.

Synod service

Years
  • 11
  • Fin. Com. 10
  • Conv. Deleg3
  • Pastoral Formation Com

District service

  • Youth Com
  • Nat'l Youth Gather- ing
  • Dist. Co-Chair
  • Conv. Deleg

Congregation service

  • Cong. Pres
  • Elder
  • Treas
  • Chm. Building Com

Other service

Years
  • Business Owner/ Mgr40
  • Founder/Chm. Local Pregnancy Ctr10
  • Chm. American Heart Assoc. Local Chapter
  • Bd. Mem. Conc. Theol. Fnd6
3.
Karen A. DowbniaStrasburg, PA
Mount Calvary, Lititz PA· Ret. Exec. Admin. Asst. to LCMS First VP· LCMS member 31 yrs

Personal statement

I respectfully submit my namne for election to the Board for National Mission Having served faithfully for the ONM is

Synod service

  • Exec. Admin. Asst. to LCMS First 7

Congregation service

Years
  • Dir. of Youth Min5

Other service

Years
  • Tchr. (Pub
  • Private
  • Homeschool)21
  • Homemaker5
  • ESL Tchr. and Coord

About this position

Board for National Mission. 5 seats up for election. Authorized by 2023 Handbook, pp. 23, 103–4, 123, 142–44..

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Other slates for Board for National Mission

Source: Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees, 69th Regular Synod Convention (Phoenix, Ariz., July 18–23, 2026), published by the Office of the Secretary. Bios key →