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Joel D. Biermann
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
Candidate on 2 slates
- Lives in
- St. Louis, MO
- Born
- Waconia, MN(1960)age ~66
- College
- Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (1987)
- Other degrees
- PhD, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (2002)
- Ordained
- 1987
- LCMS member
- 54 yrs
Personal statement
In Colossians, Paul beautifully describes the work of the church: "We preach Christ, instructing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone complete in Christ" (1:28). Three things: We cultivate faithful practices in worship and living that form people into the fullness that God intends for His creatures. We embrace our purpose to deliver Gods truth revealed in Christ to the world and shun petty disputes or fears that hinder our work together. We proclaim the Gospel to everyone, because Christ has died for everyone. This threefold emphasis should direct all who serve in the church.
Service history (1 entries)
Synod service
Years- Member, Commission on Theology and Church Relations2016-2026
Also candidate for: Regional Vice-President (Central Reg.)
Cross-year history
2026·2023|1 continuing
Reports as a body member
- R12Commission on Theology and Church Relations
- R62Theological Documents Commission on Theology and Church Relations
- R62.1Christian Decision-Making and the End of Life: An Update and Supplement
- R62.2Response to Wyoming District Request regarding Immortality of the Soul (2024)
- R62.3Mission and Ministry Principles and Practical Observations and Suggestions (2024)
- R62.4Response to the 2021 Final Report of the Theological Conversations
- R62.5Response to the Lutheran Church of Australia’s “Way Forward” Proposal (2024)
- R62.6Online Technology in the Church: Study Materials (2024)
- R62.7A Theology and Philosophy of Lutheran Education (2025)
- R62.8Unity in Doctrine, Uniformity and Variety in Practice: A Study Document (2025)
- R62.9Proper Administration of the Lord’s Supper: Applying Scripture and the Confessions to Contemporary Issues (2025)
- R62.10Deacons, Evangelists and the Office of the Holy Ministry in the New Testament (2025)
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Commissions
- term 2026