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Craig A. Ernstmeyer

1 published role 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 for re-election : College/University Boards of Regents — Concordia University, Nebraska

Ballot position #4IncumbentSt. Peter's, MO
Congregation
Messiah, Weldon Spring MO
Profession
Dir. of Operations & Devel
LCMS member
53 yrs

Personal statement

As a graduate of CUNE, I am excited about the potential of continuing to serve as a member of the Board of Regents! In the ever-changing world in which we live, the timeless truth of the Gospel the Con- cordia system provides needs to continue to be the top priority. The Lutheran education landscape is changing, and we need to provide our K-12 schools with teachers ready to equip future generations. This happensbest through preparation at universities like CUNE. Our schools continue to grow with students who don't know Jesus, and teachers need to be equipped to share Him with others.

Service history (7 entries)

Synod service

Years
  • 7
  • School Min. Cons9
  • Cons./Capt22

District service

  • Vice-Chm. Bd. of Ed. Serv.9
  • Governance Com

Other service

Years
  • Assoc. of Luth. Secondary Schools Bd. Mem5
  • Luth. Elem. School Assoc. of St. Louis Adv. Coun3

Cross-year history

2026·2023|1 continuing

Reports as a body member

Boards of Regents