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Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne
8 candidates placed on this slate by the Committee for Convention Nominations. 3 link to a profile in the directory.
Candidates (8)
1.Randall L. GolterDavenport, IATrinity, Davenport IA· Sr. Pastor/Exec. Dir· LCMS member 40 yrs
Personal statement
The Lord has set up the preaching office for His church. He places men with certain qualifications. Heshapes them. His church gladly cooperates, asking for wisdom, grounding them in His Word, the Confessions, and love. He cares for and grows His church. The Lord has shaped me, including: medium to large congregations, nine years at a congregation with a large school (400 students); nine years as a district
Synod service
Years- Exec. Dir. 2
- Exec. Dir. LCMS 500Oth Anniv. of Reformation
- Ad. Mem. 9
- Mem. Bd. of Higher Ed2
District service
Years- DP 9
Congregation service
Years- Pastor27
Other service
Years- Exec. Dir. Luth. School9
2.Timothy M. KlinkenbergOrarnge, CA· Sr. Admin. Pastor· LCMS member 61 yrs
Personal statement
God and the community of the church. In the LCMS, we have two seminaries and multiple pathways that have formed excellent has sent eight pastors through training pastors. Our congregation over the last 20 years and are looking forward to an ordination this summer as well as another vicar joining us this year. Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne has been a vital link in the pastoral formation pipeline of the LCMS. Having served as a parish pastor for over 30 years, I have current insight into the context into which the seminarians are called and insight into the context from which they come. If elected, I am happy to serve.
Synod service
- Fundraising
District service
- Reg.
- Org. Dist. Pastors' Confs
Congregation service
- Pastor
Other service
- Spkr. LEA Conv Oc
- Miss. Work in Hanoi
- Workshop Ldr. Seminary education and pastoral formation are critical to the local congregations. Pastors are formed by the Word of
3.Korey D. MaasOsseo, MISt Pauls, Hillsdale MI· Assoc. Prof. of History· LCMS member 55 yrs
Personal statement
God's will, it will alsobe my pleasure to continue serving the LCMS as a CTSFW regent, bringing twodecades of collegiate teaching and administrative experience, prior service to Synod as a CUS Regent and CTCR member, and a commitment to upholding and advancing the mission of the LCMS and Concordia Theological Seminary.
Synod service
Years- Theol. Faculty 9
- 2
- 4
- 8
Congregation service
Years- Asst. Pastor4
Other service
Years- History Faculty Hillsdale College14
- Dept. Chair23
- Author CTQ
- Lw
- Conc. Journal. If it be
4.Jeffrey Eric SkopakAsheville, NCEmmanuel, Asheville NC· Sr./Admin. Pastor 34· LCMS member 59 yrs
Personal statement
with deep biblical and theological knowledge and the practical skills necessary for effective service to the church. The seminary provides a structured environment for spiritual formation, academic discipline, and communal accountability, fostering maturity and resilience in ninistr. Working with the president, the board helps to ensure faithful, well-grounded proclamation of the Gospel. The seminary is equipped to deliver theological education by multiple platforms. These platforns include residential, SMP,
Synod service
Years- Synodical Reconciler8
- Fac5
- Consecrated Stewards Fac5
District service
Years- 2
- Fac. for Church Revitalization 7
- Fac. Your Congregation's Future6
- 3
- PSw2
Congregation service
- Pastor
Other service
Years- Vice-Chm. Open Door Pregnancy Ctr6
- Vice-Chm. Hands of Hope Pregnancy Ctrs6
- Guest Lecturer
- Visiting Prof. 7
- Podcast Christ
- Culture
- and Cinema5
- Author : Christ
- Culture
- and Cinema: How Faith and Film Intersect
- Essayist Free Evangelical Luth. Synod in South Africa. Seminary education is vital for equipping future pastors and deaconesses
6.Mark W. MeehlSeward, NE· Prof. CUNE· LCMS member 69 yrs
Personal statement
I look forward, if this church body agrees, to continuing to serve as a CTSFW regent, bringing to bear experiences in churches throughout the U.S., Nigeria, and Jerusa- lem; 12 seasons of excavating in Israel, Jordan, and Syria; my appreciation of ancient and traditional forms ofworship with attention to the changing needs of the church; one term asa CTSFW regent: and more than three decades of teaching undergraduate students at CUNE for the good of CTSFW and the church at large.
Synod service
- Rep. for
District service
- Bible Study Ldr
Congregation service
- Elder
- Musician
- Bible Study Ldr
Other service
Years- Prof. in Biblical Languages/0T//Archaeology34
- Study Tour Ldr
- Archaeological Digs
- Author. has faithfully educated many of my pre-seminary and pre-deaconess students for parish ministry and other service in the church
7.Michael R. LangeAnaheim Hills, CA· Semiconductor Engineer· LCMS member 64 yrs
Personal statement
The preparation ofpastorsfor LCMS congregations is an
District service
Years- 9
Congregation service
Years- Cong. Pres4
- Cong. 2
- Head Elder3
- Elder9
- Asst. Treas2
- Supt5
- Bible Study Ldr
Other service
Years- Semiconductor R&D and Production40
8.Christian A. PreusGrand Marais, MNGlory of Christ, Plymouth MN· Ret. Attorney· LCMS member 65 yrs
Personal statement
It is Synod was created and continues to vided is the education and training of pastors at our
Synod service
Years- LCMS 12 incl. Chm
- Chair of Personnel Com. & Legal Com., 3
- 3. Conv. Deleg. Chm.
District service
- Dist. Conv. Deleg. Nom. Com
Congregation service
Years- Pres.. Elder
- Church Coun
- Bd. of Youth
- Tchr. 0:Atty38
- Ping. Com
- City Coun. The Lutheran Church -Missouri exist to serve the member congregations. The greatestset vicepro-
About this position
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne — Board of Regents. 4 seats up for election. Authorized by 2023 Handbook, pp. 158–71..
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