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Allan R. Buss
3 published roles across the LCMS as listed in the 2026 Convention Workbook directory.
Triennium history: also appears in the 2023 Convention Workbook directory. See cross-year roles below, or the historical 2023 profile.
2026 Convention candidate
Running in 2026: First Vice-President of the Synod
- Born
- Watertown, WI(1964)age ~62
- Spouse
- née Peterson
- College
- Concordia College, River Forest, IL
- Seminary
- Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2001)
- Ordained
- 2001
Personal statement
We have the best trained people. Let's unleash the laity and send them as living epistles next door and atound the world for faithful witness in this new missionary age. Because this mobilization requires practical structure to thrive, I marry my love tor ministry on the ground with the effective administration necessary to navigate our complex landscape. I find deep satistaction in blessing the church by clearing the path for our people to fulill their calling. Our world is dying for the Gospel; resurrection power is exactly what it needs. Galatians 2:20.
Service history (2 entries)
Pastorates
Years- Executive Dir., Central American Lutheran Mission Society2017-2020
Other service
Years- Township Supervisor, Springvale Township, MN2019-present
Cross-year history
2026·2023|1 continuing · 1 ended
- 2026Vice-Chairmanterm 2028New for this year
- 2026Program Committeeterm 2028Continuing
- 2023District PresidentNorthern Illinois DistrictEnded after
- 2023Program Committeeterm 2025Continuing
- 2026Ex-officioNew for this year
- 2023Memberterm 2025Ended after
- 2023District PresidentEnded after
- 2023Advisory MembersEnded after
Reports authored
Reports as a body member
2026 Convention floor committees
- Committee 7: University EducationAdvisory Ordained MinisterDistrict PresidentIndiana District
Council of Presidents
- Council of PresidentsVice-Chairmanterm 2028
- Council of PresidentsProgram Committeeterm 2028