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At-Large Commissioned

3 candidates placed on this slate by the Committee for Convention Nominations. 2 link to a profile in the directory.

Candidates (3)

1.
Nathan T. DomschOmaha, NE
Living Water, Omaha NE· Head of Ed· LCMS member 21 yrs

Personal statement

I desire to support the LCMS's work of faithfully sharing Christ. If elected, I look forward to serving the Synod in a new context to support the ministry of LCMS congregations. (9

Congregation service

  • Elder

Other service

  • School Admin
2.
John KrauseMaryville, IL
Good Shepherd, Collinsille IL· Prin· LCMS member 64 yrs

Personal statement

I am honored to be nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of the LCMS, where I have held membership for my entire life. I believe that my 42 years of service as a commissioned minister uniquely qualify me to bring a healthy perspective on the role of schools in our LCMS and the importance of sharing the Gospel with people of all ages. We are at a critical time in our life together, one in which the love of Jesus needs to be lifted up in our Synod as we come together to teach about Christ crucified to all. Also candidate for: Board of Regents, Seward

Other service

Years
  • Fundraising
  • Tchr41
  • Admissions Couns
  • Asst. Prof. Behavioral Serv
  • Exec. Dir. High School Assn
3.
Jan W. LohmeyerWaveland, MS
Lutheran Church of the Pines, Waveland MS· Ret. Tchr· LCMS member 65 yrs

Personal statement

I believe in my Lord and Sav- ior, Jesus Christ. I believe that The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod's doctrines are in accordance with Holy Scripture. I understand that the LCMS Board of Directors faces many challenges, and I pray daily that the Lord would grant this board discernment and wisdom to follow His will.

Synod service

  • Chm. Personnel Com
  • Catechism Review Com
  • Author/ Writer

Other service

Years
  • Tchr
  • Prin
  • College Prof45
  • Guest Spkr. Apologetics

About this position

Board of Directors (LCMS). 4 seats up for election. Authorized by 2023 Handbook, pp. 14, 16, 117–21, 216..

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Other slates for LCMS Board of Directors

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 →