Nominate for Synod President and Vice Presidents

Every three years the LCMS gathers in convention for worship, prayer and to make decisions about the leadership and direction of the church. The election of the President, First Vice President and the second through fifth vice presidents, is one of the earliest and most important actions of the convention. Prior to the convention each congregation has the opportunity to nominate two pastors for President and two pastors for First Vice President. Each congregation may also nominate up to four pastors for the offices of second through fifth vice-presidents.

For president, Jesus First recommends nominating President Gerald Kieschnick and First Vice President William Diekelman. There are many reasons to continue our support for these two fine pastors of the church. Other articles in this newsletter document the unifying vision and leadership they have brought to the LCMS through Ablaze, the circuit counselors meeting, and their passion for the mission of the church. For First Vice President, Jesus First recommends nominating First Vice President Bill Diekelman and Rev. Charles Mueller, Jr.

Twenty pastors will be nominated for second through fifth vice president. The following ten pastors, three of whom are incumbents, have been raised to our attention as servant leaders in the LCMS. Jesus First recommends nominating three incumbents: Rev. Paul L. Maier, Rev. Dean W. Nadasdy, and Dr. David D. Buegler. Additionally, Jesus First recommends nominating the following pastors: Rev. Wally M. Arp, Rev. James Brown, Rev. Bryant Clancy, Rev. Warren Davis, Rev. Eloy Gonzalez, Rev. Charles Mueller, Jr., and Rev. Thomas R. Zehnder.