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John Edson
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 in 2026: LCMS Board of Directors — At-Large Lay
- Congregation
- First English, Spring Valley MN
- Profession
- Ret. CPA
- LCMS member
- 45 yrs
Personal statement
Our faith inJesus Christ is sanctified by the Holy Spirit. It is rhrough this faith that we carry out the Lord's mission. I have served on the LCMS Board for International Mission since 2010 and, prior to that, on the Board for Human Care and World Relief. My experience on these boards, combined with my financial expertise as a CPA and a member of several corporate and nonprofit boards, gives me insight to balance the Synod's mission and ministry with the Board of Directors' responsibility to be faithful stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us.
Service history (12 entries)
Synod service
Years- Vice-Chm. 12
- Chm. 4
- Vice-Chm. Bd. for Human Care and World Relief 6. Chm. District Restructuring Task- force1
Congregation service
Years- Elder
- Treas
- Cong. Pres. Stewp18
Other service
Years- CPA Smith Schafer & Assoc41
- MN Soc. of CPAS as Member
- Chm41
- SPEDCO/ AMPLIO SBA Certified Develop. Co. 4. Twin West Chamber of Commerce
- Chm5
Cross-year history
2026·2023|0 continuing
- 2026MemberChairman · Lay · Great Plainsterm 2029New for this year
- 2023Great PlainsChairman · Layterm 2023Ended after
Reports as a body member
Boards
- Board for International MissionMemberChairman · Lay · Great Plainsterm 2029