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Peter C. Bender

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 : Board for National Mission — Great Lakes Region

Ballot position #1IncumbentColgate, WI
Congregation
Peace, Sussex WI
Profession
Sr. Pastor
LCMS member
64 yrs

Personal statement

My 39 years of parish experience-evangelizing the lost teaching the catechism comforting troubled consciences and confessing the truth of the Christian faith-has given me a wealth of experience to draw upon in giving national mission leadership to the Synod at large and in assisting the Board for National Mission in developing policy for the Office of National Mission. During my time of service on the board, we have cultivated positive fraternal relationships with each district of the Synod. I look forward to building upon this work as together we confess Christ crucified and risen from the dead to the next generation of Christians.

Service history (11 entries)

Synod service

Years
  • 10
  • Comm. on Worship LSB Agenda Comm8
  • Sem. Lecturer in Catechesis3
  • Adjunct Faculty6
  • Adjunct Faculty1
  • Formal Visitation Team

District service

Years
  • Chm. Worship Com. IDW3
  • Const. Com. SWD3

Congregation service

Years
  • Founder/Pres. Concordia Catecheti- cal Academy32
  • Pastor39

Other service

  • Issues Etc. Regular Guest

Cross-year history

2026·2023|1 continuing

Reports as a body member

2026 Convention floor committees

Boards