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2 candidates placed on this slate by the Committee for Convention Nominations. 1 links to a profile in the directory.
Candidates (2)
1.Andrew N. GramsFranklin, TNRedeemer, Nashville TN· Attorney· LCMS member 54 yrs
Personal statement
It is a joy and privilege to serve the church. The work is rewarding and challenging. I desire to continue serving on the LCMS Board of Directors because I remain deeply committed to the Christ-centered mission and confessional integrity of our Synod. By God's grace, this role allows me to support congregations, workers, and institutions as they proclaim the Gospel. Guided by Micah 6:8"to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. I seek to make decisions that are faithful, transparent,
Synod service
Years- LCMS Exec. Com
- LEAD Com
- Litigation Com
- Governance Com7
District service
Years- Const. Review Com19
Congregation service
Years- Secy
- Elder
- Bible Study Ldr
- Dir. of Ed
- Youth26
Other service
Years- Adjunct Prof3
- Law Firm Partner8
- Atty20
- Mem. and Spkr. TN Bar Assoc24
- School Bd. Mem5
2.Kevin Wayne WashburnMemphis, TNChrist The King, Memphis TN· Attorney· LCMS member 18 yrs
Personal statement
An important challenge--and opportunity--is to better educate our pastors and other leaders in how to handle the many business and legal challenges that are becoming more prevalent in today's society
District service
Years- Legal Couns. 5
Congregation service
Years- Legal Couns. to Church16
- Chm. Bd of Ed11
- Church Coun. 11
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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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 →