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2015 EAST DISTRICT CONVENTION DELEGATES
Revised – March 27, 2015
Circuit / Congregation
Pastoral Delegates
Lay Delegates
Hamilton
Beamsville/Smithville ......................................... vacant .................................................... no delegate
Burlington, Prince of Peace.................................. Walrath, Kevin ....................................... Munz, Lois
Dunnville, Faith/Port Colborne, St. Peter ............. Meleg, Michael ...................................... Nagel, Carol
Fisherville, Trinity .............................................. Danielson, Mark..................................... Lindsay, Sheila
Grimsby, Christ Our Saviour/Redeemer, Ham...... vacant .................................................... Sherman, Maclem
Hamilton, Pilgrim .............................................. Koehler, Mark ........................................ Millard, Donald
London
London, Faith
.............................................. Scholz, James ......................................... Pierce, Carol
London, Good Shepherd ...................................... Manna, Siem .......................................... Keller, Roger
London, Our Saviour ........................................... Voege, Kenneth ...................................... Peterek, Ralf
Port Rowan, Christ the King ............................... vacant .................................................... Goodale, Tim
St. Thomas, Redeemer/West Lorne ...................... Schieman, Don ....................................... Baughman, Anna
Simcoe, St. Peter .............................................. Abraham, Dan ........................................ Ziegler, Mike
Tillsonburg, Peace .............................................. vacant .................................................... Wilson, Robert
Stratford
Dashwood, Zion/Goderich, Berea ........................ Trembulak III, John ................................ Hamp, Brian
Logan, First/Monkton, Redeemer ......................... Bublitz, Marvin ...................................... Higenell, Mark
Seebach's Hill/Wartburg ...................................... Kramer, William .................................... Maschke, Oscar
Tavistock, St. Paul .............................................. Kitsch, Daniel ........................................ Klages, Gerold (Jerry)
Stratford, St. Peter .............................................. Teuscher, Timothy.................................. McEwen, Susan
Hanover
Clifford, St. John .............................................. Rinas, Jody............................................. Campbell, Doug
Collingwood, Christ Our Hope ........................... Maher, Ken ............................................ Long, Linda
Desboro, Faith
.............................................. Dunlop, Brian......................................... Batterman, Trent
Gowanstown, Trinity ........................................... Reinhardt, Kurt ...................................... Hogg, John
Kincardine, Grace/Southampton/Hanover ............ Clifford, Robert ...................................... Fruin, John
Mount Forest, St. John......................................... Saar, David ............................................ Braun, Allan
Kitchener
Elmira, St. Paul's .............................................. Frey, Rick .............................................. Weber, Clem
Kitchener, Bethel .............................................. vacant .................................................... Witzke, Karl
Kitchener, Faith .............................................. Hamp, Warren ........................................ Fooks, Barbara
Kitchener, Grace .............................................. Korsch, Rob ........................................... Smilek, Daniel
Kitchener, Holy Cross .......................................... Astley, Nolan ......................................... Schmitt, Bob
Kitchener, Historic St. Paul’s............................... Gajdos, Larry ......................................... Gajdos, Joshua
New Hamburg, St. Peter ...................................... Gallas, David ......................................... Schaefer, Tom
Petersburg, Emmanuel ......................................... Orlowski, Richard .................................. Dietrich, Robert
Waterloo, Messiah .............................................. Heinbuch, James ................................... Abdullah, Ameer
Waterloo, Redeemer ............................................ Kuhl, Joel ............................................. Rogers, Enid
Wellesley, First St. Paul's .................................... Schroth, Andy......................................... Schallhorn, Brian
Ottawa
Augsburg/Eganville ............................................. Barr, Dan ............................................... Schruder, Vince
Buckingham/Inlet/Poltimore ................................ Lockstadt, Rochard ................................. Teske, Gary
Kanata, Christ Risen ............................................ Natzke, Louis ......................................... Currie, Ken
Kirkland Lake, St. Paul’s ..................................... vacant .................................................... no delegate
Locksley, Grace .............................................. Williams, Paul........................................ Stresman, Ron
Moncton (NB), Good Shepherd ............................ Milette, David ........................................ Fittler, Helmut
Montreal, Ascension .......................................... vacant ................................................... Couture, Pierre
Ottawa, Our Saviour ............................................ Sabol, Marek .......................................... Schieman, Mark
Ottawa, St. Luke's .............................................. King, Bryan ............................................ no delegate
Palmer Rapids, First ............................................ vacant .................................................... no delegate
Petawawa, Christ .............................................. Stanfel, Bill ............................................ Stanfel, Elaine
Sudbury, Redeemer ............................................. Smilek, David ........................................ Horseman, Gordon
Timmins, Christ .............................................. vacant .................................................... Schuehlein, Robert
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Toronto
Barrie, Good Shepherd/Loving Svaiour ................ Omoregie, Stephen ................................. Tuttle, Frank
Bradford, Holy Trinity/Toronto, Korean ............. Choi, Seungwoo ..................................... Yeo-Hoon, Bae
Bowmanville, Clarington .................................... vacant ................................................... Robinson, Allan
Brampton, Redeemer ........................................... Ravelonjato, Charles .............................. no delegate
Cobourg, St. Paul .............................................. Fast, Kevin ............................................. Zoldy, Al
Etobicoke, Our Saviour ........................................ Johnson, Greg......................................... Krim, John
Georgetown, Immanuel ........................................ Habermas, Matthew ............................... Von Zuben, Edward
Mississauga, Christ Our King .............................. Flohr, Larry ............................................ Obelnycki, Judy
Mississauga, Risen Christ .................................... Pakrul, Peter .......................................... Hopkins, Roy
Oshawa, Grace
.............................................. Hetzel, Jack ............................................ Tiegs, Reg
Toronto, St. John Polish ....................................... vacant ................................................... no delegate
Toronto, St. Peter Est........................................... Salumae, Mart ........................................ no delegate
Toronto, Trinity .............................................. Yeong, Ling Pui ..................................... Pakrul, Philip
Windsor
Amherstburg, Good Shepherd .............................. vacant .................................................... Matt Krey
Harrow, Christ
.............................................. Maag, Gerhard ....................................... Marentette, Steve
Kingsville, First .............................................. Tillinger, Dusan ..................................... Allan, Jack
Sarnia, Christ
.............................................. Schallhorn, Paul ..................................... Schallhorn, Trevor
Windsor, First
.............................................. Azevedo, Gilvan ..................................... Stark, Susanna
Niagara
Fonthill (Pelham), Concordia ............................... Hamp, David .......................................... Eakins, Charlene
Gasline, St. John .............................................. vacant .................................................... no delegate
Niagara Falls, Our Saviour .................................. Peters, Duane ......................................... MacDonald, Bruce
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Trinity................................ Ritter, Larry ........................................... Reimers, Klaus
St. Catharines, Christ........................................... Kuenzel, Gary ........................................ Gondosch, John
St. Catharines, Grace ........................................... Juritsch, Richard .................................... Cantrup, Rolf
St. Catharines, Resurrection................................. Lantz, Kurt ............................................. Putzman, Daniel
St. Catharines, St. Paul Est. ................................. vacant .................................................... no delegate
Snyder, St. John .............................................. Stefanik, Darryl ...................................... Mills, Sharon
ADVISORY CHURCH WORKERS
Active Pastors (Advisory)
Castillo, Rev. Oscar
Flor, Rev. Gerson
Gatluak, Rev. Peter
Jackson, Rev. David
Keller, Rev. Dr. James
Kouri, Rev. Jason
Luke, Rev. James
Mohr, Rev. Ron
Mundt, Rev. William
Razafindrakoto, Rev. Razafy
Ristau, Rev. Dr. Harold
Schmidt, Rev. Ralph
Somers, Rev. Dr. David
Stephenson, Rev. Dr. John
Syens, Rev. Roland
Torgerson, Rev. Dr. Wilhelm
Winger, Rev. Dr. Thomas
Zabel, Rev. Paul
----------------------------Candidates
Anderson, Rev. James
Betsch, Rev. Eric
Bryans, Rev. Robert
Burt, Rev. Brian
Das, Rev. Joe
Haessig, Rev. Marc
----------------------------Pastors Emeriti
Allsopp, Rev. Earl
Bai, Rev. Han Gook
Baier, Rev. Delmar
Barnai, Rev. Lee
Bruer, Rev. Robert
Cole, Rev. Robert
Danford, Rev. Gerald
Denninger, Rev. Clair
Detlefsen, Rev. Deane
Eifert, Rev. Larry
French, Rev. Richard
Geick, Rev. Wayne
Gillissie, Rev. William
Gray, Rev. Denis
Grothe, Rev. Dr. Jonathan
Hahn, Rev. Konstantin
Hambrock, Rev. Walter
Hoffmann, Rev. Gerd
Hohner, Rev. Les
Humann, Rev. Dr. Roger
Kays, Rev. Dr. Dieter
Kiifner, Rev. John
Koehler, Rev. Wilbur
Krestick, Rev. Robert
Kuehn, Rev. Marcus
Labatt, Lawrence
Makey, Rev. John
Maleske, Rev. Allen
Mellecke, Rev. Mayo
Miller, Rev. Dr. Roland
Morgret, Rev. Frank
Morley, Rev. Robert
Obeda, Rev. John
Pollex, Rev. Paul
Prusha, Rev. Lester
Putzman, Rev. Dennis
Reinhart, Rev. George
Scharlach, Rev. Allan
Scholz, Rev. Gerald
Schult, Rev. Paul
Silver, Rev. Frank
Taul, Rev. Andres
Vuorinen, Rev. Eric
Wagner, Rev. Carl
Welke, Rev. Orland
Wentzlaff, Rev. Lloyd
Winger, Rev. Dr. Roger
Wukasch, Rev. Richard
Deacons - Candidates
Clasper, Shelaine
Faerber, Mr. David
Korsch, Mrs. Tara
Ryan, Mrs. Brenda
Schafer, Mrs. Henrietta
Schallhorn, Mrs. Rosalie
Schultz, Mrs. Lori
Smilek, Mrs. Lisa
Winger, Mrs. Sara
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Deacons - Active
Gondosch, Mrs. Louise
Stephenson, Mrs. Bonnie
Deacons - Emeriti
Diehl, Mr. Stan
Kuehn, Mrs. Barbara
Board of Directors (Lay)
Griffin, Mrs. Lois
Lang, Mr. Jim
Milette, Mrs. Doris
Schappert, Mr. Kent
Tiegs, Mr. Reg
Board of Directors (Clergy)
Rev. Paul Zabel (President)
Rev. Tim Teuscher (1st VP)
Rev. Marvin Bublitz
Host Circuit .......................................................................Kitchener Circuit
Host Congregation .............................................................Historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Kitchener
Host Pastor ......................................................................Rev. Larry Gajdos
Opening Service Preacher ..................................................Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee
Jubilarian Service Preacher ..............................................Rev. Nolan Astley
Convention Chairman .......................................................Rev. Paul Zabel
Convention Recording Secretary .......................................Mrs. Lois Griffin
CONVENTION APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments have been made by the District President:
1. Ass’t Convention Recording Secretary: ............................ Ms. Darla Budan
2. Parliamentarian: ............................................................ Rev. Carl Wagner
3. Press Reporters: .............................................................. Communication Services
4. Editor of Convention Daily Bulletin: ............................... Communication Services
5. Editor of Official 2012 Convention Proceedings: ............. Mrs. Lois Griffin
6. Convention Photographer: ............................................... Mr. Chris Bruer & Rev. Dr. Roger Winger
7. Convention Chaplain ..................................................... Rev. Andy Schroth
CONVENTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Revision: March 26, 2015
Hm Hamilton, London, Stratford, Hv Hanover, Kitchener, Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor, Niagara
1. Resolutions Committee # 1 – Administration & Structure
Membership: Rev. Don Schieman, L (chair)
Rev. Siem Manna, L
Rev. Robert Clifford, Hv
Mr. John Krim, T
Mr. Bruce MacDonald, N
Mrs. Judy Obelnycki, T
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2.
Resolutions Committee # 2 – Outreach & Parish Services
Membership:
Rev. Greg Johnson, T (chair)
Rev. David Gallas, K
Rev. David Hamp, N
Mr. Bob Schmitt, K
Mrs. Linda Long, Hv
Mr. Robert Wilson, L
3.
Committee # 3 – Elections
Membership:
Rev. Richard Lockstadt, O (chair)
Rev. Dusan Tillinger, W
Rev. Robert Morley, K
Mr. Allan Robinson T
Mrs. Elaine Stanfel, O
Mrs. Suzanne Stark, W
4.
Committee # 4 – Registration, Credentials and Attendance
Membership:
Rev. Rob Korsch, K (chair)
Mrs. Anna Baughman L
5.
Committee # 5 – Local Arrangements
Membership:
Mr. Stephen Klinck (chair)
Rev. Andy Schroth
Rev. Robert Krestick
Rev. Dr. Jim Keller
Rev. Rick Frey
Mrs. Doris Schaeffer
Mr. Bob Reid
Mrs .Audrey Weber
Mr. Josh Gajdos
6.
Committee # 6 – Nominations (Elected at the 2012 Convention)
Membership:
Rev. Richard Juritsch, N (chair)
Mr. Daniel Putzman, N
7.
Committee # 7 - Committee for Review of Church Workers’ Conference Minutes & Essays
Membership:
Rev. Kevin Walrath, Hm (chair)
Mrs. Lois Munz, Hm
ADDITIONAL CONVENTION PERSONNEL
From the District Office:
Mr. Darryl Holland, Convention Manager
Mrs. Ilene Fortin, Convention Office Secretary
Mrs. Marjorie Wilde, Assistant Office Secretary
District Worship Committee:
Rev. Kenneth Voege, chair
Rev. David Gallas
Mrs. Heidi Gallas
Mrs. Laura Grey
Mr. Mark Rofrietsch
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Lutheran Church–Canada, East District
OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS & COMMITTEES
2012–2015 – (Revised 3/5/15)
Board of Directors
District President:
1st Vice President:
2nd Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Directors-at-Large:
Honorary Presidents:
Mission Executive:
Business Manager:
Assistant BOD Chair:
Rev. Paul Zabel
Rev. Timothy Teuscher
Vacant
Mrs. Lois Griffin
Mr. Ray Taylor
Rev. Marvin Bublitz (Outreach)
Mr. Jim Lang
Mrs. Doris Milette (Parish Services)
Mr. Kent Schappert (Properties)
Mr. Reg Tiegs, Chairman (Finance)
Rev. Allen Maleske
Rev. Dr. Roger Winger
Rev. Ron Mohr
Mr. Darryll Holland
Rev. Marvin Bublitz
Circuit Counsellors
Hamilton:
London:
Stratford:
Hanover:
Kitchener:
Ottawa:
Toronto:
Windsor:
Niagara:
Hm
L
S
Hv
K
O
T
W
N
Rev. Kevin Walrath
Rev. Don Schieman
Rev. John Trembulak III
Rev. Kurt Reinhardt
Rev. Andy Schroth
Rev. David Smilek
Rev. Greg Johnson
Rev. Gilvan de Azevedo
Rev. David Hamp
Department for Finance (DFF):
Rev. Robert Clifford (Hv–16); Mr. Bill Kouvelas (W–17); Rev. Dr.
Bryan King (O-15); Mr. Phillip Pakrul (T-17); Rev. Dan Abraham
(L–16); Mr. Dan Mellecke (N-15); Mr. Hugh Weltz, chair (K-15);
Mr. Mark Higenell, secr (S–17); Mr. Dave Schutz (Hm-16); BOD
Liaison: Mr. Reg Tiegs; District: Mr. Darryll Holland; Mr. Ray
Taylor, Treasurer — Church Extension Fund: Mr. Hugh Weltz,
Rev. Dan Abraham, Rev. Robert Clifford; Mr. Dave Schutz;
Advisory: Darryll Holland; Ray Taylor. DistrictCompensation
Guidelines: Rev. Andy Schroth; Mr. Bill Kouvelas, Mr. Mark
Higenell, chair. Audit Committee: Mr. Phillip Pakrul; Rev.
Robert Clifford Advisory: Mr. Ray Taylor; Mr. Darryll Holland,
Mrs. Marjorie Wilde, Rev. Paul Zabel
Dept. for Outreach (DFO): Rev. Will Kramer, chair (S-15);
Mr. Javed Khan (W-15); Mr. Kevin Sandham (L-17); Rev. Stephen
Omoregie (T-15); Mr. Paul Otterman (Hm-17); Mr. Jeff Scott
(K-16); Rev. Jody Rinas (Hv-17); Mrs. Linda Lantz (N-16); Rev.
Joel Kuhl, secr (O-16); BOD Liaison: Rev. Marvin Bublitz;
District: tbd — Evangelism: Rev. Will Kramer; Rev. Marvin
Bublitz; Mr. Paul Otterman; Mrs. Linda Lantz; Rev. Stephen
Omoregie. Missions: Campus Ministry: Mrs. Debbie Gajdos,
Chair. Social Ministry:
Rev. Siem Manna; Mr. Jeff Scott; Mr. Javed Khan. Assistance
Review: Rev. Will Kramer; Rev. Marvin Bublitz; Mr. Bill King;
Mrs. Linda Lantz, Advisory: Rev. Paul Zabel
Dept. for Parish Services (DPS): Mr. Karl Witzke (K-17); Mrs. Holly
Schroeder (O-17); Mrs. Sharon Mills, secr (N-17); Rev. Dr. David
Saar (Hv-15); Rev. Peter Gatluak (Hm-15); Vacant (W-16); Mrs.
Jennifer Kitsch, chair (S-16); Rev. Dr. Kenneth Voege (L-15); Mrs.
Elise Ristau (T-16); BOD Liaison: Mrs. Doris Milette; District:
Rev. Paul Zabel
DPS - Specialized Ministries Committees: Audio Visual
Library; Children’s Ministry; Confirmation Camp: Rev. Paul
Pollex, dean; Rev. Andy Schroth; Rev. Larry Gajdos; Sunday
School Workshop: Rev. Richard Orlowski; Family Life
Education: Mrs. Elise Ristau; Older Adults Ministry: Vacant;
Lutheran Schools: Vacant; DPS Liaison: tbd; Recruitment
and Student Aid: Rev. Dr. Bryan King; Mrs. Sharon Mills; Mr.
David Faerber; Liaison: Mrs. Ilene Fortin; Stewardship: Rev.
Peter Gatluak; Advisory: Rev. Paul Zabel; Mr. Al Feth; Worship:
Rev. Kenneth Voege, chair; Mrs. Heidi Gallas; Mrs. Laura Gray;
Rev. David Gallas; Mr. Mark Rohfrietsch; Youth Ministry: Mrs.
Krysti Beckett, chair; Mrs. Louise Gondosch; Mrs. Maxine
Arnold; Mr. Ryan Geick; Ms. Emma Kitsch; Mr. Dan Gajdos; Mr.
Kevin Allen; DPS Liaison: Mr. Karl Witzke; Pastoral Advisor:
Rev. Paul Pollex; Caring Ministries: Parish Nursing: tbd;
Stephen Ministries: tbd ; EDLYA: Nathan Krey, President;
Scott Van Raes, Vice President; Kyle Wise, Treasurer; Josh Gajdos,
Secretary; Reps: L-Marissa Jay; Hv-Kristen Wise; S-vacant;
K-Mark Walrath; W-Tirzah Krey; Hm- Tara Bachar-Roszel;
N-Bianca Teich T-Kevin Lee; O-vacant; Advisory: Rev. Harold
Ristau; DPS Liaison: Rev. Peter Gatluak; Dir. Of
Communications: Paul Beckett
Other District Committees
Abuse Prevention Team: Rev. Larry Flohr; Rev. Mark Koehler;
Mr. Gary Enskat; Mrs. Jane Ryan; Archivist: Malinsky Memorial
Archives - Mrs. Carol Nagel; Communication Services: Mr.
David Zakel, chair; Mr. James Gerber; Mr. Josh Gajdos, Secr.; Rev.
John Makey; Mr. Paul Beckett; Staff Liaison: Rev. Larry Gajdos;
Advisory: Mr. Stephen Klinck; East District News Editor: Mrs.
Ilene Fortin; Constitutions and Membership: Rev. Robert
Morley, chair; Mr. Phil Ochs; Mr. Gerald Koeslag; Rev. David
Hamp; District Nominations: Rev. Richard Juritsch; Mr. Daniel
Putzman; District Properties: Mr. Bernie VanDonk; Mr. Earl
Schaeffer; Mr. Robert Douglas; Mr. Brian Haig; BOD: Mr. Kent
Schappert;
District:
Mr.
Darryll
Holland;
District
Reconciliation: Rev. Dr. Bryan King (2015); Mr. Roger
Kleebaum (2018); Rev. Dr. Kevin Fast (2018); Mr. Doug McLaren
(2015); Rev. Nolan Astley (2015); EvangelFest 2015: DPO
(Outreach); Governance Sub-committee: Rev. Paul Zabel;
Mrs. Lois Griffin; Rev. Ron Mohr; Mr. Reg Tiegs; Rev. Marvin
Bublitz; Mr. Jim Lang; Rev. Timothy Teuscher; Handbook
Committee: Rev. Marvin Bublitz; Rev. Carl Wagner; Mr. Edward
VonZuben; Dr. Ken Currie; District Secretary: Mrs. Lois Griffin;
LCC Synodical Convention Nominations: Rev. Marvin
Bublitz; Mrs. Anna Fierling; Legal Counsel: Mr. Dwayne Kuiper,
Miller Thompson LLP, 700-22 Frederick St. Kitchener, ON N2H
6M6; Lutheran Foundation Canada: Mr. Allen Schellenberg,
Exec. Dir.; (ED Directors): Rev. Mark Danielson (‘17); Dr. Bryan
King (‘15); Mr. Roland Naujoks (‘16); Gift Coordinator-East: Mr.
Al Feth; Lutherwood Rep: Rev. Robert Krestick; Personnel
Committee: Rev. Ron Mohr; Mr. Reg Tiegs; Privacy Officer:
Mr. Reg Tiegs
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LUTHERAN CHURCH–CANADA
ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
2014-2017 – (Revised – 3/9/15)
Officers:
Rev. Robert Bugbee, President; Rev. Dr. Edwin Lehman, President EM; Rev. Dr. Ralph Mayan, President EM;
Rev. Nolan Astley, 1st Vice-President; Rev. Thomas Kruesel, 2nd Vice-President; Rev. Mark Smith, 3rd
Vice-President; Rev. Paul Schallhorn, Secretary; Mr. Dwayne Cleave, Treasurer.
Mr. Arnold Drung, Chairman; Rev. Paul Schallhorn, Secretary
Board of Directors:
Clergy Members:
Dr. Robert Bugbee; Rev. Nolan Astley; Rev. Thomas Kruesel; Rev. Kurt Reinhardt; Rev. Mark
Smith; Rev. Paul Schallhorn
Lay Members:
Mr. Arnold Drung; Mrs. Grace Henderson; Mr. Cameron Pelzer; Mr. Roland Roller, Mrs. Cindy
Sholdice; Mr. Alan Schmitt
BOARD OF REGENTS — Colleges & Seminaries:
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary - St. Catharines: Rev. Nolan Astley (’17); Mr. Ivan Boles (‘17); Rev.
Camerson Schnarr (’20); Rev. Dan Abraham (’20); Mr. Bruno Korst (’20); Rev. Robert Krestick, Chair (’17); Mr. Wayne Timm
(‘17); Rev. Paul Zabel (ex officio); Dr. Thomas Winger, President
Concordia Lutheran Seminary — Edmonton: Mrs. Karen Gallas (‘17); Rev. Ted Guise, (‘17); Rev. Rudy Pastucha
(’20); (‘Mr. Christopher Klarenbach (‘17); Rev. Daryl Solie (’20); Rev. Scott Lyons ((’20); Mr. Ian Lande (’20); Rev. Don
Schiemann, (ex officio) ABC President; Rev. Dr. James Gimbel, President
Concordia University College of Alberta — Edmonton, AB: Dr. Frank Dehne (‘17); Rev. Kenneth Eifert ((’17); Rev.
Thomas Prachar (ex officio); Al Gerdung (‘12); Rev. Mark Hennig (‘14); Don Hindle (‘12); Rev. Kenneth Eifert (‘17); Dr. Merv
Fingas (‘17); Rev. Donald Schiemann (ex officio); Rev. Thomas Prachar (ex officio); Dr. Gerald Krispin, executive officer
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
Committee for Missions & Social Ministry Services: Mrs. Jane Ford; Rev. Kurt Reinhardt; Rev. James Wood; Rev.
Dr. David Somers; Mr. Larry Walter; Staff: Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel
Committee for Communication & Technology: Mrs. Grace Henderson; Mr. Michael Schutz; Staff: Mr. Mathew Block;
Advisory: Mr. Stephen Klinck, Mr. Glen Demetrioff
Committee on Worship and Music: Ms. Allison Wonnick; Rev. Jan Pastucha; Rev. Kurt Reinhardt
Committee on Cultural Properties & Archives: Mrs. Karen Baron; Mrs. Maxine Holm; Mrs. Carol Nagel; Mr. Lorne
Wirth; Dr. Norman Thrienen; Staff: Dr. Ian Adnams
Advisory Council on Higher Education: Dr. Gerald Krispin; Dr. Thomas Winger; Dr. James Gimbel; Mr. Arnold Drung;
Staff: Dr. Robert Bugbee
OTHER SYNODICAL ENTITIES:
Board of Managers - Worker Benefit Plans: Board: Mr. Richard Currie (‘17); Mr. Steve Raine (‘17); Rev. Mark Hennig (‘17);
Dr. Dieter Kays (‘17); Mr. Stan Lee (’15); Mr. Martin Bender ((’15);Mr. Dwayne Cleave (ex officio)
Lutheran Church–Canada Financial Ministries: Mr. Brian Luckhart (‘17); Rev. Mark Danielson (‘15); Mr. Roland Naujoks
(‘16); Ms. Cindy Gellner (‘17); Mr. Cliff Colson (‘16); Mr. Randy Stefan (‘17); Mr. Dan Ashton (‘15); Mr. Larry Walter (’16);
Ms. Lynda Saar (’17); Advisory: Mr. Dwayne Cleave; Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee, Mr. Allen Schellenberg , Exec. Dir. (ABC);
Mr. Al Feth (EAST); Mr. David Friesen (Central); Staff: Jim Clark, accountant.
COMMISSIONS:
Commission on Adjudication: Mr. Jeffrey Kriwetz (‘17); Rev. Niel Stern, chair (‘17); Mr. Darcy Werschler (‘17); Rev. Harold
Borchardt (‘20); Rev. Richard Frey (‘20); Ms. Monica Schultz (’20); ABC: Mr. Francis Taman (‘15); CENT: Rev. Karl
Koslowsky (‘15); EAST: Mr. Kevin Sandham, secretary (‘15)
Commission on Reconciliation: ABC: Mr. Phil Brose (‘18); Mr. Todd Hennig (‘15); Rev. Jim Schuelke (‘15); Francis Taman
(‘15); Rev. Phil Washeim (‘18); CENT: Rev. Harold Borschardt (‘15); Mr Gerald Greinke (‘15); Miss Gloria Rathgeber (‘15);
Mrs. Amanda Hastings (‘15); EAST: Rev. Dr. Bryan King (‘15); Mr. Doug McLaren (‘15); Mr. Roger Kleebaum (‘18); Rev.
Dr. Kevin Fast (‘18); Rev. Nolan Astley (‘15)
Commission on Constitutional Matters and Structure: Mr. Herb Doering (‘17); Mr. Gary Gilmore (‘17); Rev. Dr. Stephen
Chambers (‘14); Rev. Dennis Putzman (‘20); Rev. Paul Schallhorn, Rev. William Ney (’20); Staff: Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee.
Commission on Theology & Church Relations: Dr. James Gimbel (‘17), Rev. Warren Hamp (‘17); Rev. James Heinbuch
(‘17); Rev. Joel Kuhl (‘20); Mr. Clifford Pyle (‘20); Mr. Paul Walrath (‘17); Staff: Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee.
COUNCILS:
Council of Presidents: Rev. Thomas Prachar, chairman; Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee; Rev. Nolan Astley, secretary; Rev. Tom
Kruesel, vice-chairman; Rev. Paul Zabel; Rev. Don Schiemann; Rev. Mark Smith; Rev. Dr. Ralph Mayan; Rev. Dr. Edward
Lehman
Placement Committee: Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee; Rev. Paul Zabel; Rev. Thomas Prachar; Rev. Donald Schiemann
Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry: Rev. Thomas Kreusel; Rev. Dr. Thomas Winger; Rev. Dr. James Gimbel
Colloquy Committee for Teachers: Dr. Gerald Krispin; Rev. Thomas Kreusel; Dr. Thomas Winger; Dr. James Gimbel