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John L. Powers
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 for re-election : Board for International Mission — Great Lakes Region
- Congregation
- Our Savior, Whitefish Bay WI
- Profession
- Dir. of Business Devel. for Latin America
- LCMS member
- 50 yrs
Personal statement
I am a lifelong member of the LCMS and have been president of my congregation, a Sunday school teacher for over 15 years, a member of the South Wisconsin District Board of Directors, a member of the CTSFW Board of Regents, and a member of the LCMS Board for International Mission. For the past 30 years, I have worked in Europe, Asia, and Latin America for Molson Coors Beverage Company, so I have a strong affnity for people around the globe. As a member of the LCMS BIM, I would like to continue supporting the efforts of the LCMS to bring the Gospel to the world.
Service history (6 entries)
Synod service
Years- 3
- 8
District service
- Fin. Com.
Congregation service
- Cong. Pres
Other service
- Dir. of Business Devel
Cross-year history
2026·2023|1 continuing · 1 new
Reports as a body member
Boards
- Board for International MissionMemberLay · Great Lakesterm 2026
Boards of Regents
- term 2029