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Dien Ashley Taylor

2 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

Ballot position #19
Born
Queens, NY(1964)age ~62
Spouse
née Julle Ann Fromm
College
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (1992)
LCMS member
52 yrs

Personal statement

I am humbled and honored to be nominated to serve our Synod. It is with great joy that I continue to hold to the words from Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." In an ever-changing world, how important it is to remember that our God does not change. He remains our loving God, who has blessedus with salvation in the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus! As His servants, we are privileged to bring this sacred truth to a world in desperate need to hear it and receive it as the only hope for peace and true life. To the glory of God!

Service history (4 entries)

Synod service

Years
  • Black Clergy Caucus. 1995-1998 Cross Cultural Gathering Planning Team. 1998-2002 Campus Chaplain 2006-2025 Synod Reconciler1992-present

District service

Years
  • 1995-2002 Vice-President, Atlantic District2008-2010
  • Pastoral Assistant to the District President, Atlantic District First Vice-President, New Jersey District. 2012-present2002-2004

Other service

Years
  • East Brooklyn Congregations Assoc. 2008-2010 Wartburg Foundation 2014-present FLEOA Foundation 2021-present Fair Lawn Police Chaplain sses 2025-present Thrivent Northeast Region Board1992-1997

Also candidate for: Regional Vice-President (East-Southeast Reg.)

Cross-year history

2026·2023|2 continuing

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Reports as a body member

Council of Presidents

Boards