Elections
NOMINATION ALERTS
List of nominees for the 2025 synod convention
The following candidates have been chosen by the synod Nominating Committee to be presented to the delegates at the 68th Biennial Convention. The delegates will elect one man for each position, unless otherwise noted. Incumbents are noted by an asterisk (*).
Synodical Council, pastor at large (2)
Jonathan Bauer, Mount Horeb, Wis.
John Bortulin, Mukwonago, Wis.*
Bart Brauer, Des Moines, Wash.
Thomas Kock, Brown Deer, Wis.
Stephen Melso, Manitowoc, Wis.
Tyler Peil, Taylorsville, Utah
Synodical Council, teacher or staff minister at large
Nathan Kieselhorst, Watertown, Wis.
Thomas Plitzuweit, Oconomowoc, Wis.*
Benjamin Priebe, Phoenix, Ariz.
Board for World Missions, chairman (pastor)
Jonathan Schroeder, Sharpsburg, Ga.*
Joshua Sternhagen, Commerce City, Colo.
Paul Workentine, Troutville, Va.
Board for World Missions, teacher or staff minister
Matthew Doering, Lake Mills, Wis.*
Andrew Retzlaff, Missouri, Texas
Timothy Schubkegel, Burlington, Wis.
Board for Home Missions, chairman (parish pastor)
Matthew Brown, Houston, Texas*
Andrew Schroer, Edna, Texas
Nathan Sutton, San Antonio, Texas
Board for Ministerial Education, parish pastor
Nathan Buege, Katy, Texas
Harmon Lewis, Alpharetta, Ga.
Aaron Voss, Muskego, Wis.*
Board for Ministerial Education, teacher or staff minister
John Dorn, Lake Mills, Wis.
Mark Heckendorf, Wellsville, Kan.
James Henrickson, Dallas, Texas*
Board for Ministerial Education, layman
David Bergemann, Hudson, Wis.
Mike Scharrer, Wixom, Mich.
Adam Zastrow, Mayville, Wis.*
Martin Luther College Governing Board, chairman (parish pastor)
Ryan Kolander, Appleton, Wis.
Steven Lange, Louisville, Ky.
John Vieths, Norman, Okla.
Commission on Evangelism, chairman (pastor, teacher, staff minister, or layman)
Steven Hillmer, Oconomowoc, Wis.
Douglas Tomhave, Lake Mills, Wis.*
Michael Weigand, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Commission on Lutheran Schools, chairman (pastor, teacher, staff minister, or layman)
Christopher Joch, Burlington, Wis.
Nathan Reich, Tucson, Ariz.
Kevin Westra, Hortonville, Wis.
Board of Appeals, chairman (pastor)
Kenneth Brokmeier, Brookings, S.D.
Joel Petermann, Harbor City, Calif.
Paul Zell, Henderson, N.C.
Board of Appeals, pastor (2)
Seth Bode, Noblesville, Ind.
Steven Lange, Louisville, Ky.
Scott Miller, Egg Harbor, Wis.
Peter Snyder, Altura, Minn.
Daniel Solofra, Laveen, Ariz.
Paul Zell, Henderson, N.C.*
Board of Appeals, teacher or staff minister (3)
Justin Danell, Appleton, Wis.
Dennis Leckwee, Watertown, Wis.
Dane Mattes, Tampa, Fla.
Peter Micheel, Eau Claire, Wis.
Jesse Nofftz, Thornton, Colo.
Benjamin Priebe, Phoenix, Ariz.
Steven Rosenbaum, Wildomar, Calif.*
Timothy Schubkegel, Burlington, Wis.
Mark Werre, Viola, Wis.*
Board of Appeals, layman (2)
David Bradley, New Market, Ma.
Greg Galler, Lake Elmo, Minn.*
William Schaefer, Lannon, Wis.
Darrell Zastrow, Sun Prairie, Wis.
Jeffrey Zondag, Grayslake, Ill.
Discover other open nominations or lists for various positions
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
Various positions for synodical officers and board members are up for election this year.
CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES
Learn more about the candidates who have been nominated to fill various board positions. Delegates will elect one candidate for each position at the convention.
Constitution and Bylaws
View and download the latest constitution and bylaws as adopted in August 2023 by the synod convention.
2025 Delegate Booklet
All the important information about serving as a delegate to the synod convention is included in this booklet. Get information on how to prepare, travel planning, what to expect while at the convention, and more.
