Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon

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1 . Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon

2 Key to District Codes KEY TO POSITION CODES O Ordained minister C Commissioned minister L Lay person AT CNH CI EA EN FG IN IE IW KS MI MDS MNN MNS MO MT NE NEB Atlantic California-Nevada-Hawaii Central Illinois Eastern English Florida-Georgia Indiana Iowa East Iowa West Kansas Michigan Mid-South Minnesota North Minnesota South Missouri Montana New England Nebraska ND NJ NW NI NOW OH OK PSW RM S SD SW SE SO SI TX WY North Dakota New Jersey North Wisconsin Northern Illinois Northwest Ohio Oklahoma Pacific Southwest Rocky Mountain SELC South Dakota South Wisconsin Southeastern Southern Southern Illinois Texas Wyoming South Wisconsin District, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 00 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI -0 () -00 (00) - Fax () swd@swd.lcms.org Web: swd.lcms.org

3 Table of Contents District Maps... Congregations Listed by Circuit... Convention Agenda... Convention Committees... Administration Officers, Board of Directors, and Staff... 0 Committees... 0 Overtures... Committee and Department Reports Board of Directors... Concordia University Wisconsin... Congregational Services Schools, Youth and Family, Student Aid and Recruitment... Overtures... Constitutional Matters Committee... Finance... Lutheran Church Extension Fund... Miscellaneous Matters: Overtures... Missions and Human Care... Late Overtures... Nominations Committee... Nominee Biographies... President s Report on District Membership Statistics... 0 Appendices Names and Cities of Voting Convention Delegates... Roberts Rules of Order Summary... Evaluation Form... 0

4 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Districts

5 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0- June 0 Region map Circuits -... Central East Circuits -... Northeast Circuits -... West Circuits -... Southeast (CE) (NE) (W) (SE)

6 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Congregations by Circuit METRO SOUTH SHORE CIRCUIT Franklin Risen Savior Greendale Our Shepherd Greenfield Mt Zion Our Father Milwaukee Chapel of the Cross Grace Oak Creek Grace METRO WEST CIRCUIT Milwaukee Divine Shepherd Oklahoma Avenue St. Stephen Wauwatosa Our Redeemer Pilgrim West Allis Emmanuel (Deaf) St. Paul Trinity METRO NORTH SHORE CIRCUIT Brown Deer St. Paul Glendale St. John Milwaukee Benediction Christ Memorial St. Peter-Immanuel Trinity Shorewood Luther Memorial Whitefish Bay Our Savior OZAUKEE/WASHINGTON CIRCUIT Germantown Faith Grafton St. Paul Jackson Living Word Mequon Beautiful Savior Trinity-Freistadt Menomonee Falls Grace West Bend St. John s METRO NORTHWEST CIRCUIT Milwaukee Berea Beautiful Savior Hmong Hope (@ Berea) Mt. Calvary Mt. Olive Sherman Park St. Martini HORICON CIRCUIT Burnett Immanuel Zion Horicon St. John St. Stephen Mayville Immanuel St. John Waupun Pella METRO CENTRAL CIRCUIT Cedarburg First Immanuel Milwaukee Bethany Covenant Gospel International Church of Zion Holy Ghost Hope Mission of Christ WEST BEND CIRCUIT Belgium St. Mark Batavia St. Stephen Fredonia St. John Kewaskum St. John Port Washington St. John Random Lake Immanuel West Bend Pilgrim St. Andrew METRO SOUTHWEST CIRCUIT Brookfield Brookfield Immanuel Elm Grove Elm Grove Menomonee Falls Zion New Berlin Blessed Savior Pewaukee Lamb of God Sussex Peace Waukesha Beautiful Savior Christ the Life SHEBOYGAN SOUTH CIRCUIT 0 Sheboygan Bethlehem Christ Good Shepherd Immanuel Our Savior Town Wilson Trinity Waldo St. Thomas

7 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0- June 0 SHEBOYGAN NORTH CIRCUIT Haven Grace Howard s Grove Trinity Kohler Bethany Sheboygan Luther Memorial Our Redeemer St. Paul Trinity SHEBOYGAN WEST CIRCUIT Adell Emmanuel Elkhart Lake Grace Glenbeulah Zion Cascade St. Paul Plymouth St. John Sheboygan Falls St. Paul Sherman Center St. John PLYMOUTH CIRCUIT Brillion St. Bartholomew Chilton St. Martin St. Luke Hilbert St. Peter New Holstein Zion Potter Trinity Manitowoc Redeemer Two Rivers Good Shepherd WINNEBAGO CIRCUIT Fond du Lac Hope Menasha Trinity Neenah New Hope Peace North Fond du Lac Divine Savior Oshkosh Good Shepherd Hmong Lutheran Outreach Trinity BERLIN CIRCUIT Auroraville Immanuel Berlin St. John Borth Trinity Omro Grace Poy Sippi Emmaus Ripon Messiah Weyauwega Christ Wild Rose Immanuel MARQUETTE CIRCUIT Hancock Grace Montello Trinity Neshkoro St John Zion Oxford St. John Packwaukee Trinity Princeton Calvary Wautoma Trinity Westfield Immanuel St. Paul Wild Rose St. Paul LA CROSSE CIRCUIT Adams Immanuel Dellwood United in Christ La Crosse Faith Lyndon Station St. Luke Necedah St. James New Miner St. Paul Onalaska Shepherd of the Hills Quincy St. John Tomah Good Shepherd Warrens St. Matthew West Salem Prince of Peace SOUTHWEST CIRCUIT Boscobel Hickory Grove Highland Christ Hillpoint St. Paul La Valle St. Paul Zion Loganville St. John Muscoda St. Peter Platteville Apostles Reedsburg St. Peter Richland Center St. Luke MADISON NORTH CIRCUIT Arlington St. Peter Baraboo Our Savior Madison Immanuel Our Savior (Deaf) St. Paul Portage St. John Wisconsin Dells Trinity

8 MADISON SOUTH CIRCUIT 0 Madison Calvary Christ Memorial Living Christ Mt. Olive Monona Monona Oregon Community of Life Stoughton Good Shepherd Sun Prairie Bethlehem Waunakee Cross OCONOMOWOC CIRCUIT Hartland Divine Redeemer North Prairie St. John Oconomowoc St. John St. Paul Pewaukee Shepherd of the Hills Sullivan St. John Wales Bethlehem The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin KENOSHA CIRCUIT Burlington Our Savior Kenosha Messiah Pleasant Prairie Good Shepherd Racine Chapel of the Cross Twin Lakes Hope Union Grove St. Paul Waterford St. Peter RACINE CIRCUIT Racine Christ the King Grace Holy Cross Primera Iglesia (Santa Cruz) Prince of Peace St. John Trinity Sturtevant Faith WATERTOWN CIRCUIT Beaver Dam Peace Clyman Zion Hartford Divine Savior Lebanon St. Peter Reeseville Immanuel Trinity Watertown Good Shepherd JANESVILLE CIRCUIT Center Zion Edgerton St. John Fort Atkinson Living Savior Hanover Immanuel Janesville Mt. Calvary Our Savior St. Paul BELOIT CIRCUIT Beloit Messiah St. John Trinity Clinton Christ Delavan Holy Cross (Deaf) Our Redeemer East Troy Good Shepherd Lake Geneva Gloria Dei Sharon Triune

9 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0- June 0 0 LCMS South Wisconsin District Convention Agenda June 0-, 0 Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon All events take place in the Field House unless otherwise noted SUNDAY, JUNE 0, 0 :0 - : p.m. Registration Friends of Concordia Room :00 p.m. Opening memorial worship service at Chapel of Christ Triumphant Sermon: Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod SESSION I : to :00 p.m. DINNER : - :0 p.m. Opening Prayer Rev. Robert Zick, rd Vice-President, SWD :0 - : p.m. Welcome and opening gavel Rev. Dr. John C. Wille, SWD President : - :0 p.m. Welcome to CUW Rev. Dr. Patrick Ferry :0 - : p.m. Convention committee Quorum : - :0 p.m. Adoption standing rules Rev. Dr. John Wille :0 - : p.m. Committee on Constitutional Matters Rev. David Totsky : - :00 p.m. Adoption of Convention Agenda :00 - :0 p.m. Committee Floor nominations for various offices Rev. Bryan Osladil :0 - :0 p.m. District President s report Rev. Dr. John C. Wille :0 - : p.m. Ballot for the Office of District President : - : p.m. Synod report (part one) Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, LCMS President : p.m. Closing Devotion Rev. Robert Zick MONDAY, JUNE, 0 :0 - :00 a.m. Breakfast SESSION II :00 a.m. to :00 p.m. : a.m. Registration opens Friends of Concordia Room :00 - :0 a.m. Opening devotion Rev. Daniel Torkelson, st Vice President SWD :0 - :0 a.m. Approval of Minutes from Session I :0 - :00 a.m. Synod report (part two) Rev. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe, th Vice President LCMS :00 - :0 a.m. Committee Elections (vice presidential ballet and ranking ballot) :0 - :0 a.m. Committee Administration and Constitutional Matters :0-0:00 a.m. Bible study Rev. Joel Fritsche, Missionary in the Dominican Republic 0:00-0: a.m. Committee Missions 0: - 0:0 a.m. Committee Minutes and Report of the Board of Directors 0:0 - :00 a.m. Committee Miscellaneous 0:0 - :00 a.m. Keynote Speaker Rev. Ted Krey, Latin America regional director and lead missionary in the Dominican Republic :00 - : a.m. Greeting from the Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN : - :0 a.m. SWD Business Manager Mr. Herman Strozier :0- : a.m. Special Guest: Office of International Mission, Rev. Daniel McMiller : - : p.m. Committee Miscellaneous : - :00 p.m. Announcement and Lunch Prayer LUNCH

10 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin SESSION III :0 to :0 p.m. :0 - : p.m. Opening prayer Rev. John Berg : - : p.m. Committee Elections : - :00 p.m. SWD Mission Executive Assistant to the President: Rev. Jonah Burakowski :00 - : p.m. Committee - Missions : - :0 p.m. Greeting from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO :0 - :00 p.m. Bible Study: Rev. Joel Fritsche, missionary in the Dominican Republic :00 - : p.m. SWD Education Executive Assistant to the President: Dr. Christopher Cody : - : p.m. Committee Parish Education : - : p.m. Committee Stewardship and Evangelism : - :0 p.m. LCEF and Stewardship Mrs. Diana Raasch, LCEF vice -president :0 - :00 p.m. Special Guest: Rev. Bart Day, LCEF President :00 - :0 p.m. Committee - Miscellaneous :0 - :0 p.m. Special Guest: Mr. James Sanft, Concordia Plan Services :0 - :0 p.m. Committee - Missions :0 - :0 p.m. Special Guest: Doxology, Rev. Harold Senkbeil :0 - : p.m. Special Guest: LWML SWD President, Mrs. Barbara Kaun : - :0 p.m. Special Guest: LUMIN, Mr. Richard Laabs :0 - : p.m. Special Guest: Place of Refuge, Trish Kagebauer : - :00 p.m. Announcements :00 - : p.m. Closing devotion Rev. David Paape, nd Vice President SWD DINNER Gemütlichkeit! :00 p.m. Dinner reception / celebration of ministry at Trinity-Freistadt, Mequon 0 W. Freistadt Rd., Mequon 0 TUESDAY, JUNE, 0 :0 - :00 a.m. Breakfast SESSION IV :00 to :00 a.m. :00 - :0 a.m. Opening devotion - Rev. Mark Meier, th Vice President SWD :0 - :0 a.m. Approval of Minutes from Session II and III :0 - :00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, Director of Lutheran Ctr for Religious Liberty in Washington :00 - : a.m. Committee : Elections : - 0:00 a.m. Committee - Miscellaneous 0:00-0:0 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Rev. Ted Krey, Latin America Regional Director & Lead Missionary In the Dominican Republic 0:0-0: a.m. Special Guest: Lutheran Hour Ministries Keith Peterson 0: - 0: a.m. Unfinished Business 0: - 0:0 a.m. Announcements 0:0 - :00 a.m. Closing gavel and closing prayer SESSION V :0 - :00 p.m. Closing worship with Holy Communion, including the installation of newly elected SWD officers Preacher: Rev. Dr. John C. Wille (Chapel of Christ Triumphant) LUNCH Sing His praise, His love declare!

11 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0- June 0 Convention Committees GENERAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE O Rev. John Berg, Chair Communications O Rev. Mark E. Wangerin O Rev. Lance O Donnell Exhibits L Diana Raasch L Barb Slak Finance and site coordinator L Herman Strozier Hospitality C Gene & Jan Ladendorf L Carrie O Donnell Housing and campus L Robin Mueller Publicity/Graphics L Peg Raabe Registration C Dr. Christopher Cody L Robin Mueller Technology L Todd Boettcher Worship C- Rev. Stephen Rosebrock FLOOR COMMITTEES (Additional committee appointments pending at time of Workbook publication). Nominations O - Rev. Bryan Osladil, Our Redeemer, Sheboygan, Chair O - Rev. Jason Schockman, Prince of Peace, West Salem O - Rev. Daniel Torkelson, St. John, North Prairie O - Rev. David Totsky, Sherman Park, Milwaukee C - Dave Burgess, Our Father, Greenfield C - Gene Ladendorf, Trinity Freistadt, Mequon C - Duane Graf, Blessed Savior, New Berlin L - Carolyn Blum, Divine Savior, Hartford L - Ronald Kabitzke, Pilgrim, West Bend L - Michael Milbrath, Beautiful Savior, Milwaukee L - Robert Pulley, Good Shepherd, Tomah. Administration & Constitutional Matters O - Rev. Steven Billings, Trinity, Menasha, Chair O - Rev. Christopher Seifferlein, Emmanuel, Adell O - Rev. Jack Gilbert, St. John, Racine C - David Jording, Trinity, Menasha L - Matthias Gugel, Bethlehem, Sun Prairie L - Rick Krause, Blessed Savior, New Berlin L - Clarence Salzman, Good Shepherd, Tomah Advisor: Rev. David Totsky, SWD, CCM. Parish Education O - Rev. Daniel Seehafer, St. Stephen, Horicon, Chair O - Rev. Jonathan Rusnak, Pilgrim, Wauwatosa O - Rev. Mark Benning, Good Shepherd, Tomah C - Dennis Gehrke, Divine Redeemer, Hartland L - Jeff Vandercooi, St. John, Beloit L - James Atkinson, St. John, Portage Advisor: Dr. Christopher Cody, SWD Executive. Missions O - Rev. Dennis Roser, St. John, Beloit, Chair O - Rev. Charlie Brandt, Bethlehem, Sun Prairie O - Rev. Allen Kretschmar, St. Paul, Sheboygan L - Samuel Lee, Elm Grove, Elm Grove L - Daryl Winston, Mission of Christ, Milwaukee L - Myron Buss, Good Shepherd, Sheboygan Advisor: Rev. Jonah Burakowski, SWD Executive. Elections O - Rev. J. Patrick Niles, Trinity, Hilbert, Chair O - Rev. Christopher Amen, St. Peter, Arlington L - Nathan Kilps, Good Shepherd, Two Rivers L - Ronald Sitzman, Zion, New Holstein. Miscellaneous O - Rev. William Kilps, Good Shepherd, Two Rivers, Chair O - Rev. Joseph Fisher, Pilgrim, West Bend O - Rev. FaiNeng Her, Hmong, Milwaukee L - Robert Trapp, Messiah, Kenosha L - Alan Konetzki, Trinity, Sheboygan L - James Frerking, Peace, Sussex Advisor: Rev. David Totsky, CCM. Stewardship & Evangelism O - Rev. Nathan Meador, St. John, Plymouth, Chair O - Rev. Richard Bartholomew, Grace, Omro O - Rev. Daniel Czaplewski, Mt. Calvary, Milwaukee C - Dave Koopman, St. Paul, Grafton L - Brian Nygaard, Immanuel, Sheboygan Advisor: Diana Raasch, LCEF & SWD Executive Advisor: Rev. Jonah Burakowski, SWD Executive. Minutes & Report of the Board of Directors O - Rev. David Totsky, Sherman Park, Milwaukee, SWD Board Recording Secretary L - Brian Seider, Zion, Menomonee Falls, Board Chair

12 0 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Administration OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND STAFF OFFICERS President... Rev. John C. Wille, St. John, West Bend First Vice President... Rev. Daniel Torkelson, St. John, North Prairie, Southeast Region Second Vice President... Rev. David Paape, St. Paul Brown Deer, Central East Region Third Vice President... Rev. Robert Zick, St. John, Fredonia, Northeast Region Fourth Vice President... Rev. Mark Meier, Emmaus, Poy Sippi, West Region 0 Secretary... Rev. David W. Totsky, Sherman Park, Milwaukee Treasurer... Ralph W. Klevenow, Resurrection, Cary, NC CENTRAL EAST & NORTHEAST SOUTHEAST & WEST C - Brad Jentsch, St. John, Random Lake Vacant CENTRAL EAST SOUTHEAST O - Rev. Mark Wangerin, Mt. Olive, Milwaukee 0 O - Rev. Douglas Stowe, Divine Savior, Hartford L - Dean Sievert, Our Father, Greenfield L - Alan Beyer, Peace, Beaver Dam 0 L - Bryan Seider, Zion, Menomonee Falls, Chair L - Greta Martin, St. Paul, Union Grove NORTHEAST WEST O - Rev. Darrel Bergelin, Trinity, Howards Grove O - Rev. David Jensen, Our Savior, Baraboo L - Myron Buss, Good Shepherd, Sheboygan L - William Budd, Shepherd of the Hills, Onalaska L - Ronald Kabitzke, Pilgrim, West Bend L - Edward Koss, Christ, Highland DISTRICT EXECUTIVE STAFF 0 Diana Raasch, First Immanuel, Cedarburg... Stewardship, Lutheran Church Extension Fund Vice President Dr. Christopher Cody, Mt. Olive, Milwaukee... Superintendent of Schools, Youth and Family Rev. Jonah Burakowski, Divine Savior, Hartford... Missions and Human Care Herman Strozier, Mission of Christ, Milwaukee... Business Manager DISTRICT SUPPORT STAFF Robin Mueller, Berea, Milwaukee... Schools, Youth and Family Peg Raabe, Beautiful Savior, Milwaukee... Missions and Human Care Barb Slak, Grace, Menomonee Falls... Stewardship Karen Rayner, Trinity-Freistadt, Mequon... President s Office 0 ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS COMMITTEE (Appointed) Ordained Rev. Christian Gugel, Good Shepherd, Sheboygan Rev. David Totsky, Sherman Park, Milwaukee, Chair Commissioned Mr. Gene Ladendorf, Trinity Freistadt, Mequon Advisory Rev. Robert Zick, St. John, Fredonia, Third Vice President Rev. Bryan Osladil, Our Redeemer, Sheboygan 0 Layperson Mr. Thomas Balgemann, Our Redeemer, Wauwatosa FINANCE COMMITTEE (Appointed) Layperson Myron Buss, Good Shepherd, Sheboygan, Vice Chair Joel Groskreutz, St. Peter, Reedsburg Thomas Kuchta, Elm Grove, Elm Grove John Powers, Our Savior, Whitefish Bay, Chair Marvin Reitz, St. Paul, Brown Deer Jon Schumacher, Brookfield, Brookfield Advisory Diana Raasch, First Immanuel, Cedarburg, LCEF Vice President and Stewardship Ralph Klevenow, Resurrection, Cary, NC, Treasurer 0 Herman Strozier, Mission of Christ, Milwaukee, Business Manager Rev. Randy Raasch, First Immanuel, Cedarburg Attorney Walter Tesch, Elm Grove, Elm Grove

13 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Administration and Constitutional Matters: Overtures OVERTURE -0 To Encourage Proper Pastoral Oversight in Administration of Lord s Supper Through Visitation of Ecclesiastical Supervisors WHEREAS: WHEREAS: The Synod has consistently encouraged its pastors and congregations to exercise communion practices which are faithful to Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions; and Pastors are called to be faithful in their stewardship of the mysteries of God ( Cor. :-; Tim. : ) and need encouragement to carry out this important stewardship; and WHEREAS: St. Paul admonishes the Corinthians against eating the Lord s Supper with divisions among them ( Cor. : ); and WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: The Synod in convention has commended for study the report of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations, Admission to the Lord s Supper ; and Concerns about communion practice still come before district and Synod conventions for resolution; and The practice of inviting all baptized believers who merely affirm the real presence, while neglecting to address the necessity of unity of confession, is not consistent with the biblical and confessional position of the synod; and The Synod Handbook directs the district president to supervise the doctrine, the life, and the official administration on the part of the ordained or commissioned ministers who are members of his district or are subject to his ecclesiastical supervision (Bylaw..); and The Synod Handbook makes provision for official congregational visits by the respective district president or his representative; and The Synod Handbook states that the district president is to seek to bring about to the greatest possible degree the achievement of the synod s objectives as expressed in Article III of its Constitution (Bylaw..[b]); and The Synod Handbook states that the district president See to it that all resolutions of the Synod which concern the districts are made known to the districts and are carried out by them. (Article XII, Section (a); along with Bylaw..); and WHEREAS: The Synod Handbook states that he shall conduct his official visits in an evangelical manner (Bylaw..[c]) and come to the pastor and the congregation as a brotherly advisor (Bylaw..[d]); therefore be it Resolved: Resolved: Resolved: Resolved: That during this next triennium the district president (or his representative) address each district congregation s administration of the Lord s Supper in his official visitations, spending time in the Word of God and studying the Synod s position on closed communion ; and be it further That those practices which are not in harmony with the Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions be addressed fraternally and evangelically with the goal of bringing about harmony and consistent practice especially as that applies to the Lord s Supper; and be it further That the district president shall report in writing the progress of his visitation regarding proper communion practices to the district no less than 0 days before the 0 district convention; and be it further That the South Wisconsin District present this Resolution as an overture to the 0 Synod Convention requesting that during this next triennium, each district president (or his representative) be directed to address each congregation s administration of the Lord s Supper in his official visitations, spending time in the Word of God and studying the Synod s position on closed communion, to the end that those practices which are not in harmony with the Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions be addressed fraternally and evangelically with the goal of bringing about harmony and consistent practice especially as that applies to the Lord s Supper; that the President of the Synod be exhorted to see that the district presidents apply themselves faithfully to this task in accord with his responsibility as detailed in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Constitution Article XI B, especially paragraphs,, and ; and that in accord with LCMS

14 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Constitution XII Sections (a) and (b), each district president shall report the progress of this visitation regarding proper communion practices to the Synod President no less than 0 days before the 0 LCMS Convention so that the Synod President can report regarding this visitation resolution at that convention. Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church West Bend, WI 00 OVERTURE -0 Regarding the Salaries of the Synodical Praesidium WHEREAS: the congregation is the basic locus of the Ministry of Word and Sacrament, and WHEREAS: the pastor in the local congregation serves in the highest office in the church, and WHEREAS: our Lord, said, He who would be greatest among you must be servant of all, and WHEREAS: the Synodical Praesidium are ecclesiastical offices, called to serve all the congregations of the synod, and WHEREAS: the compensation for the Synodical Praesidium has grown exponentially in regard to other salaried positions with the church (pastors, deaconesses, etc.), and the top salary currently exceeds a quarter of a million dollars (larger than the total budgets of many congregations!), and WHEREAS: the message this sends to struggling congregations that cannot afford a pastor is discouraging and can lead to resentment and division as well as decreased synodical contributions, and WHEREAS: this sends a wrong message to the world about the nature of the church, which is called to be different than the world, and WHEREAS: it calls into question the motives of anyone seeking such an office, regarding whom it is they are serving, and WHEREAS: it fosters a culture in which the operative dynamics are driven by a business mode: with financial incentives and upward mobility, and WHEREAS: there is absolutely no Biblical precedent for such thinking or practice, RESOLVED: that the salaries of the Synodical Praesidium be capped at 0% of the average full-pastor s salary synod-wide, plus minimal increases for the cost of living adjustments and years of service. Living Christ Lutheran Church Madison, WI OVERTURE -0 To Amend Bylaw. WHEREAS, the 0 South Wisconsin District Convention passed resolution -0A amending bylaw., and WHEREAS, the proposed resolution was presented and approved by the Convention without the prior review by the South Wisconsin District Committee on Constitutional Matters [CCM] as required by the Handbook and bylaws, and WHEREAS, the amendment to..a fails to take into consideration the possibility that there may be no candidates who receive the necessary five nominations, and as such there is no means by which the election of the president may occur, and WHEREAS, the amendment to bylaw..b fails to take into consideration the time and space requirements necessary if the nomination process for the regional Vice Presidents results in fewer than two candidates for inclusion on the ballot; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the South Wisconsin District, in convention amends bylaw. to read:

15 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Candidates for President and Vice-President a. The candidates for the office of President shall be a maximum of five ordained ministers (or greater, in the case of ties) receiving the highest number of votes on the nominating ballots of the congregations and agreeing to serve if elected. Only those candidates for the office of President who have received at least five votes on the nominating ballots shall be listed on the ballot of the district convention. All those receiving nominations shall be listed by the Secretary of the District in the convention workbook together with the number of votes each received. The election must be by ballot. No nominations may be made on the floor of the convention unless only one fewer than two candidates results from the congregation nominating process, nor are write-in candidates permitted on the convention ballot. When floor nominations are necessary, written consent and biographical materials shall be presented to the Secretary at or before the time of nomination. b. The candidates for the office of vice-president shall be ordained ministers from each region receiving at least two votes on the nominating ballots from the congregations in that region and agreeing to serve if elected. They shall be listed on the ballot of the district convention. All those receiving nominations shall be listed by the Secretary of the District in the convention workbook together with the number of votes each received. The election must be by ballot. If only one No nominations may be made from the floor of the convention unless fewer than two candidates results from the congregation nominating process, the applicable region(s) must meet in caucus to determine a second candidate. Floor nominations must be made by a delegate of the region served by the vice-president. Write-in candidates are not permitted on the convention ballot. When floor nominations are necessary, written consent and biographical materials shall be presented to the Secretary at or before the time of nomination. c. When a tie occurs for the last place(s) on the ballot, all names involved in the tie shall be included and be it finally RESOLVED, that implementation of this bylaw amendment shall take place immediately. Committee on Constitutional Matters South Wisconsin District OVERTURE -0 To Amend District Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws in response to LCMS CCM Review WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, RESOLVED, ARTICLE. the Handbook of the Synod states: The bylaws and regulations of the district and any subsequent change therein shall be submitted to the Commission on Constitutional Matters [CCM] of the Synod for review and approval [Bylaw... (b)], and a review of the South Wisconsin District Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws by LCMS CCM this past triennium noted a number of points within the governing documents of the district which will require attention, if possible, at the 0 convention of the district [LCMS CCM Opinion -], and the South Wisconsin District Committee on Constitutional Matters has reviewed the requested changes and has submitted proposed changes to the LCMS CCM for review and pre-approval, and the changes proposed, in line with the LCMS CCM requests, have been approved for presentation to the District in convention [LCMS CCM Opinion -A], therefore be it that the South Wisconsin District, in convention, hereby amends its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as follows: RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION The articles may be amended from time to time by the Convention of Members, with the exception that Article may be amended by the Board of Directors. Changes to these Articles shall be reviewed and pre-approved by the LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters.

16 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin BYLAWS.0 Dissolution of District Subject to the bylaws of Synod, a proposal to the National Convention of Synod or the Synod Board of Directors calling for the dissolution of the District must be passed by a two-thirds majority vote of the delegates present at any regular or special meeting called for that purpose, provided that in either event, a sixty-day notice, in writing, shall have been sent to all member congregations of the District, informing them that such proposal of dissolution will be presented to the meeting for action..0 Voting Delegates a. The voting delegates shall be as follows:. One lay delegate from each congregation or parish of the District, and. One pastor delegate from each congregation or parish of the District. b. A parish consists of one or more congregations served by one pastor. A parish with more than one pastor shall designate one pastor to be the voting pastor delegate. c. Assistant pastors are not eligible to serve as voting delegates..0 Advisory Delegates All advisory members of Synod (as defined by Synod s Constitution, Article V, Section B) on the roster of nonvoting ordained and commissioned minsters who are members of the Synod within the District shall be advisory delegates to the Convention..0 Certification Accreditation of Lay Delegates The lay delegate of the parish shall be certified accredited by two officers of the congregation. The certification shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the District prior to the opening of the Convention..0 Rights of Advisory Delegates (Article XII, 0 B) a. Advisory delegates shall be entitled to the floor and may express their opinions the same as voting delegates. b. They shall be eligible for membership on committees and for offices of the Convention unless otherwise specified..0 Convention Workbook A Convention workbook containing reports, overtures, names and addresses of all voting delegates, and other information shall be published under the editorship of the District Secretary. It shall be mailed made available at least four weeks before the Convention. Distribution of the workbook may be by electronic communication, though designated recipients shall be provided a printed copy of materials upon request.. Convention Committee The President shall appoint four ordained ministers, three non-ordained laypersons or commissioned ministers to serve with the Secretary of the District and District Business Manager on the Convention committee. The Convention committee shall plan and prepare the organization of the District Convention, including the housing of delegates, exhibits, publicity and printing; act as the committee on registration; maintain an attendance record of the delegates; judge excuses of absentees; manage Convention finances; and provide a general information center for the Convention.. Distribution of Official Proceedings The official proceedings of each Convention shall be sent by the District to every congregation of the District, to every delegate (voting and advisory) and to all members of District boards and committees within days of the close of the Convention. The cost shall be paid by the District. Distribution of the proceedings may be by electronic communication, though designated recipients shall be provided a printed copy upon request. B. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.0 Definitions c. A standing committee or subcommittee consists of persons who are voting members of a board or committee and other persons appointed to assist the standing committee or subcommittee in performing a specific function and is to report to the parent group. Members of a standing committee or subcommittee are exempt from District Bylaws. and.0. Membership on a standing committee or subcommittee does not constitute a term or office for the purposes of District Bylaws. and.0 d. A task force is a group which has an ad hoc assignment to accomplish a specific task, has a definite expiration date, and does not necessarily consist of members of the appointing body. Members of a task force are exempt from District Bylaws. and.0. Membership on an ad hoc task force does not constitute a term or office for the purposes of District Bylaws. and.0 e. A special position is an appointive office in which a person fills a specific role and serves at the discretion of

17 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June the appointing body. Persons filling a special position are exempt from District Bylaws. and.0. Filling a special appointive office does not constitute a term or office for the purposes of District Bylaws. and.0.. Officers of the District The officers of the District elected by the Convention shall be a President, four Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, and a Circuit Counselor Visitor for each circuit established by the District. The Treasurer and Assistant District Secretary shall be appointed by the Board of Directors at its first meeting following the Convention.. Committees, Boards, and Special Positions The committees and special positions of the District shall be elected or appointed by the President, or by the President- Elect as follows: a. Elected by the District Convention. Committee on Convention Nominations. Regents for Concordia University Wisconsin. Member to the Committee on Convention Nominations of Synod. Camp LuWiSoMo Board. Term of Office a. The term of office for the President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and Circuit Counselors Visitors shall be three years.. Successive Terms d. After serving a total of three consecutive three-year terms, Circuit Counselors Visitors shall be ineligible for three years for re-election to the same positions.. Vacancies b. If a Vice-President for any reason shall leave office, the candidate who received the next highest vote for that position at the last previous election shall become the successor Vice-President for that region, but shall not be in the line of succession. the vacancy shall be filled by the district President in consultation with elected representatives of the region and the district Board of Directors. The appointed vice-president shall be last in line of succession. c. Vacancies in the office of circuit visitor shall be filled by appointment by the district president. Unless otherwise specified in these Bylaws, vacancies that occur on District elected boards or committees shall be filled by the Board of Directors of the District by appointment. Such appointee shall hold office until the next District Convention, whereat the balance of the unexpired term shall be filled by election.. Prohibition of Conflict of Interest a. No officer, director, board, or committee member of the District shall use his position or the knowledge acquired from his service in such a manner that a conflict arises between his personal or business interests and the interest and general welfare of the District arises. b. Officers or members of District boards or committees shall not enter into gainful business transactions, directly or indirectly, with any board or committee on which they serve.. Every officer, director, board or committee member shall disclose to the chairman of the board and all staff shall disclose to the district president any potential conflicts of interest. The chairman or district president shall disclose personal potential conflicts of interest to the board.. Such disclosures shall include board membership on, a substantial interest in, or employment of the individual or a relative by any organization doing business with the district or any agency of the district.. Every board or committee member, officer, and all staff of the district and every agency of the district who receives honoraria or payments for any sales or services rendered to district or any agency of the district shall disclose such information.. All such disclosures shall be reported to the respective board to determine by a vote of its remaining impartial members whether an inappropriate interest exists, and such vote shall be recorded in its official minutes. In the case of officers, all such disclosures shall be reported to the President of the District to determine whether an inappropriate interest exists. b. Responsibilities shall be carried out in a manner reflecting the highest degree of integrity and honesty consistent with the Scriptures, the Lutheran Confessions, the Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions of the Synod and District, the policies of corporate Synod and the agencies of the Synod, and civil laws. Activities shall not be entered into which may be detrimental to the interests of the District. Any inappropriate activity shall cease or the position will be vacated. Information acquired in the course of carrying out duties of the District shall not knowingly be used in

18 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin any way that would be detrimental to the welfare of the District. No one shall vote on any transaction in which the individual might receive a direct or indirect financial gain. The Board of Directors shall establish policy regarding the acceptance of gifts, entertainment, or favors from any individual or outside concern which does or is seeking to do business with the District or the agencies of the District. c. Individuals, prior to accepting elected, appointed, or staff positions, shall initially and annually thereafter sign statements stating that they have received, understand, and agree to abide by this bylaw and the Synod s conflict of interest policy.. The Vice-Presidents. Number of Vice-Presidents The District shall have four Vice-Presidents. A vice-president shall be elected from each of the district s four regions. D. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.0 Membership and Officers of the Board d. Representation on the board is limited to not more than one voting member from any congregation. Ex officio members of the board (i.e. President and Secretary) shall be excluded from the provision of this bylaw.. Organization of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors shallmay create committees and task forces which support the various aspects of the District s work and individuals, congregations and special ministries and which correspond to the various departments of the national Synod, e.g., Dispute Resolution, Church Extension, Communications, Congregational Constitutions; Congregational Services, Human Care Ministries, Missions and Stewardship and Financial Support.. Duties, Powers and Authority of the Board of Directors c. The Board of Directors shall have power and authority to remove from office any Officer or Director, whenever the Board of Directors determines that such officer or director is unable to serve in that capacity because of prolonged illness or disability. This removal procedure shall follow the procedure outlined in Synod bylaws of the Handbook.. Function The committee on Convention Nominations shall nominate candidates for the various offices, boards and committees as prescribed by the Bylaws of the District. The process by which the Committee on Convention Nominations considers individuals for inclusion on the ballot, for which there is no bylaw requirement for direct congregational nominations, shall utilize and follow the subsequent criteria prioritization, or ordering, in their consideration: a. The incumbent, if eligible for re-election, b. Recommendations received from members of Synod (congregations and rostered workers), c. Recommendations received from members of District congregations, and d. Recommendations of members of the Committee on Convention Nominations.. Function The Committee on Constitutional Matters (CCM) shall: a. Examine the content and the language of the reports, overtures and resolutions to the District asking for changes or amendments to the District Bylaws, or which in any manner affect the District and the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod. (Any proposed amendments to the District Articles and Bylaws must be submitted to the LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters for approval prior to convention action); b. Be represented at the meetings of the floor committee appointed to consider the constitutional matters at the Conventions of the district; c. Interpret, within the limitations of synod bylaw, the bylaws unique to our district and resolutions of the district in cases of controversy. Its opinion shall be binding unless overruled by the district; d. Shall examine the congregational constitutions and bylaws to ascertain that they are in harmony with Holy Scripture, the Confessions, and the teachings and practices of the Synod in order that any necessary changes may be made by the congregation, and e. Interpret and give opinions advisory interpretations in regard to congregational Constitutions and Bylaws when requested by congregations, the District President, or the Board of Directors. If desired, a congregation has the authority to request more than an advisory interpretation of its documents.

19 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Executive Staff The District shall have such executive staff who shall perform such duties as assigned to them by the District President in consultation with the Board of Directors.. Tenure and Termination The tenure and termination of the executive staff shall be governed by Synod Bylaw.... Nominations for President and Vice-Presidents a. Each voting congregation of the District shall be entitled to nominate two candidates for President from the clergy roster of the Synod. b. Each voting congregation of the District shall be entitled to nominate two candidates for Vice-President of the region in which the congregation his residence is located from the clergy roster of the district Synod, who when elected, shall be a member of a congregation in that region.. Deadline for Nominations for President and Vice-Presidents Nominations shall be submitted to the committee on Convention Nominations Secretary of the District no later than ninety (0) days prior to the opening of the Convention. The committee secretary shall secure the consent of the candidates before their names are placed on the ballot. The committee secretary shall publish a profile of each candidate in the Convention workbook.. Selection and Election of Circuit Visitors a. Circuit Visitors shall be selected by their respective circuits following the procedure prescribed in LCMS Bylaw..(d) b. If the circuit fails to select a Circuit Visitor, or for whatever reason the individual selected is unable to serve, the District President shall appoint to fill this office as prescribed by Bylaw..(f) c. The names of all Circuit Visitors, selected or appointed, shall be presented to the convention which shall ratify the slate of Circuit Visitors, and such ratification shall constitute election [Byaw..(h).0 Amendments b. The District may amend those Bylaws which are unique to the District, in accord with Synod Bylaws... and... and then only if such amendment is:. Not contrary to the Constitution of the Synod;. Not in conflict with the Bylaws of Synod;. Presented in writing to a Convention of the District;. Specified as a Bylaw amendment and considered by a Convention floor committee;. Submitted to the District Committee on Constitutional Matters and the Synod Commission on Constitutional Matters for clearance prior to presentation to the Convention; and. Adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of delegates present and voting. c. The Secretary of the District is authorized to correct article and section designations, punctuation, and cross references, and to make such other technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect the intent of the Synod and its Handbook revisions. All such changes shall be subject to prior review and approval by the Committee on Constitutional Matters or Board of Directors. All other substantial changes in meanings are to be brought before the Convention in conformity with.0b above. and be it further, RESOLVED, that it authorize the Secretary of the District to make the necessary editorial changes, i.e. renumbering and formatting, and be it finally RESOLVED, that, once completed, these documents be forwarded to the LCMS Office of the Secretary for inclusion in the official files of the Synod. Committee on Constitutional Matters South Wisconsin District

20 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Board of Directors MINUTES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The South Wisconsin District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Regular Board Meeting -- September 0, 0 President Wille led the Board through the Board Policy Manual and discussed the responsibilities and relationships between the Board, the District President, and the District Staff. He emphasized the responsibilities of Sections and of the Manual. Board Actions M S C to approve the minutes of the May, 0 BOD Meeting M S C to approve the minutes of the Final Session of the SWD District Convention M S C to ratify the re-appointment of Myron Buss, Joel Groskreutz, Thomas Kuchta, John Powers, Marvin Reitz, Jon Schumacher, Jr, and Randolph Raasch to the Finance Committee M S C to ratify the appointment of Carrie O Donnell, Dr. Rachel Roeglin, Rev Robert Goodwin, Dr. Stephen Saunders, and Dr. Richard Eyers to the Ministerial Health M S C to ratify the appointment of the Rev. Bryan Osladil to the Committee on Constitutional Matters Nominations were sought for the positions of Board Chair and Vice-Chair Nomination of Bryan Seider M S C to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Bryan Seider as chairman Nomination of Myron Buss as vice chair M S C to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Myron Buss as vice chairman Appointment of Policy Manual Review Committee Rev. David Totsky, chair Jonathon Pickelmann, Rev. Douglas Stowe Ronald Kabitzke M S C to establish Housing Allowance for Dr. Chris Cody of 0% of total compensation Board Monitoring: Board Chairman Chairman Seider noted that the Board would like to challenge the District President and staff to highlight what areas of the District need greatest attention. Pres. Wille will be meeting with staff to identify this needed focus. Secretary -- Rev David Totsky Reported that with members casting votes in balloting June - th a motion was passed to extend a call to Dr. Chris Cody to serve as Superintendent of Schools, Youth and Family exec. M S C to ratify vote Wangerin abstain. Reminded the District Board of Directors that it is allowed one advisory delegate and alternate for the 0 LCMS Convention to be held in Milwaukee. Nomination for Myron Buss as M S C to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Myron Buss Nomination for Bryan Seider as alternate delegate M S C to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Bryan Seider Reminded that Board that the District staff is allowed one advisory delegate and alternate for the 0 LCMS Convention to be held in Milwaukee M S C to ratify appointment of Herman Strozier as Staff advisory delegate informed the Board that the District resolutions requesting consideration for LCMS Convention action will be delivered next week when he is in St. Louis for the District Secretaries Meeting

21 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June President s Report Rev. Dr. John C. Wille presented his report Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Received written reports of Rev Peter Kelm Dr. Christopher Cody M S C to adjourn Regular Board Meeting -- December 0, 0 Board Actions M S C to consider an overture To Condemn the Conscription of Women offered by Mrs. Greta Martin to be presented and considered at the February BOD M S C to approve the minutes of the September 0, 0 BOD Meeting granting an excused absence to Mr. M S C to adopt the 0-0 Budget for the South Wisconsin District as presented M S C to establish Housing Allowance for SWD Executives and Called workers as follows Dr. Chris Cody -- 0% of total compensation Rev. Peter Kelm % of compensation Rev. Thomas Fleischmann -- 0% of compensation Rev Dr John Wille 0% of compensation Board Monitoring: Secretary District resolutions have been forwarded to the Office of the President for the 0 LCMS Convention Policy Committee will be meeting prior to the February BOD meeting for action on Section of the Policy Manual President s Report Rev. Dr. John C. Wille called for ratification of the appointments to the SWD Commission on Constitutional Matters M S C to ratify the appointments of the Rev Chris Gugel, Mr. Gene Ladendorf, Mr Thomas Balgemann, and the Rev Robert Zick to the SWD Commission on Constitutional Matters Noted the upcoming 0 LCMS Convention and need for volunteers Discussion of LCMS Convention delegates The Adam Sorenson has accepted call as Missionary to Ethiopia President Wille has been elected to Clergy Call and Roster Committee of the COP and Board of Regents of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Camp LuWiSoMo is said to be doing very well Discussion about district congregational websites and the use of Lutheran and acknowledgement of membership in The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Dominican Republic work is going well Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Received written reports of Rev Peter Kelm Dr. Christopher Cody M S C to adjourn Regular Board Meeting -- February, 0 Board Education The Rev. Douglas Stowe of the Policy Manual Review Committee announced that the committee had met and reviewed Section Strategic Direction of the manual. Rev. Stowe directed the Board to subsection., Core Values. Discussion followed, questions were asked, suggestions offered with no specific changes offered for action at this time. M S C Resolved that the Board of Directors of the SWD direct the District President in consultation with his staff

22 0 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin to present - critical outcomes for the district for the next - years with appropriate measurements to the Board by April, 0 Board Actions M S C to approve the minutes of the December 0, 0 BOD M S C to approve the amended constitution and bylaws of St. Paul, Oconomowoc. abstain: Pickelmann Overture to Condemn the Conscription of Women To Condemn the Conscription of Women Whereas, on January th, 0, the U.S. Department of Defense announced its intent to lift the nation s exclusion of women from all remaining combat positions from which they had been previously barred, an exclusion upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court; and Whereas, the women of our country, and specifically the LCMS, may be subject to registering for selective service and a possible draft as seen in the rationale provided by the U.S. Supreme Court when this practice of subjecting women to registering for selective service was prohibited by the Department of Defense s ban on women in combat; and Whereas, the conscription of women, especially in view of their imminent inclusion into all combat positions in the U.S. Armed Forces, is not in accordance with God s order of creation (all of Gen. - and specifically Gen. :-, Gen. : -, Cor. :,,ff.), in which men are to be the self-sacrificial heads and protectors of women, laying down their lives for them as Christ laid down His life for His Church (Ephesians :), and showing honor to them ( Peter :); and Whereas not being in accordance with God s order of creation is further confirmed and testified to by the exclusion of women from combat duty and conscription throughout the Scriptures (Num., Joshua :, Deut. 0, Deut., etc.); and Whereas, at the 0 synodical convention, the Mercy floor committee intended to speak to the issue of the conscription of women in their original resolution, as was printed in Today s Business for //0, Resolved, that the LCMS support those who have a religious and moral objection to women serving in ground combat positions and/or participating in the selective service system and being subject to a possible draft, yet the committee did not present the phrase, and/or participating in the selective service system and being subject to a possible draft, because Mercy committee members saw no need to address that issue at this time (Reporter Online); and Whereas, since then, on December 0, 0, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that all U.S. military combat positions are being opened up to women, and detailed legal analysis has already been undertaken by the Department of Defense, in consultation with the Department of Justice, concerning the legal implications of this change of policy in regards to the constitutionality of the application of the selective service toward women; and Whereas, we would be negligent if we did not defend the women of our country and the LCMS and prepare for the serious and imminent possibility of women being subjected the requirement to participate in the selective service system and a possible draft; therefore be it Resolved, That the LCMS condemns the conscription of women, in particular, by means of participation in the selective service system and a possible draft, as it is a confusion of God s order of creation; and be it finally Resolved That the LCMS support those who have a religious and moral objection to women participating in the selective service system and being subject to a possible draft M S to adopt the resolution and forward to the 0 Convention of the LCMS Following much discussion a substitute motion was offered: To Consider the Ramifications of the Conscription of Women Whereas, at the 0 synodical convention, the Mercy floor committee intended to speak to the issue of the conscription of women in their original resolution, as printed in Today s Business for //0, Resolved, that the LCMS support those who have a religious and moral objection to women serving in ground combat positions and/or participating in the selective service system and being subject to a possible draft, yet the committee did not present the phrase and/or participating in the selective service system and being subject to a possible draft,

23 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June because Mercy committee members saw no need to address that issue at this time (Reporter Online); and Whereas, since then, on December, 0, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that all U.S. military combat positions are being opened up to women, and detailed legal analysis has already been undertaken by the Department of Defense in consultation with the Department of Justice, concerning the legal implications of this change of policy in regards to the constitutionality of the application of the selective service toward women, therefore be it Resolved, that the LCMS consider the ramifications of the conscription of women, in particular, by means of participation in the selective service system and a possible draft, as it is an application of the order of creation and the doctrine of vocation, and be it finally Resolved, that the LCMS support those who have a conscientious objection to women participating in the selective service system and being subject to a possible draft. M S C to adopt the resolution and forward to the 0 Convention of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Board Monitoring: President Wille presented his written report Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Received written reports of Rev Peter Kelm Dr. Christopher Cody Annual review of the district president -- Chairman Seider announced that the Annual Review of District President Wille would be done by the Executive Committee (Mr. Seider, Mr. Buss, and the Rev. Totsky) M S C to adjourn Regular Board Meeting May, 0 Board Education President John Wille and the Reverend David Totsky led the board through a discussion of the responsibilities and limitations of members of the Board of Directors Board Action M S C to approve the minutes of the February, M S C to approve the amended constitutions and bylaws of Our Savior, Sheboygan; Good Shepherd, Sheboygan; Mt. Olive, Milwaukee; Berea, Milwaukee; and Benediction, Milwaukee. abstain: Wangerin, Buss M S C to receive the audit M S C to enter executive session M S C to exit executive session M S C to express the board s satisfaction with the way that President Wille and Attorney Tesch have dealt with the Keller matter. Board Monitoring: Received President Wille s written report. He highlighted Need for training on crisis management if press calls the answer is No comment Nominations were sought for Commission on handbook [COH] and Commission on Constitutional Matters [CCM] Rev George Gude and Judge Neely Owen for CCM M S C to nominate these men for reappointment The Rev. Richard Nuffer, the Rev. Dale Sattgast, the Rev. Marvin Temme, the Rev. David Totsky, Attorney Gordon Tresch for COH M S C to nominate these men for reappointment Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report

24 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Received written reports of Rev. Peter Kelm Dr. Christopher Cody M S C to adjourn Regular Board Meeting -- September, 0 Board Education: Hispanic Mission Update -- The Rev d German Novelli, Jr, Grace Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, updated the Board in regard to the District Hispanic Mission efforts Cristo Para Todas Las Naciones. Prior to 0 there was one congregation, Primera Iglesia (Santa Cruz), now ministry is carried out at Grace, St Martini, Oklahoma Ave, Sheboygan County, and Oxford Prison Ministry. Newest mission post is Beloit Hispanic Ministry which has just begun. Boundary Management Policy: President John Wille led the board through a discussion of Appendix Boundary Management Policy Board Action M S C to approve the minutes of the May, 0 Board Monitoring: Board Chairman Update on Mission Executive Call Committee by Myron Buss. Initial meeting was held. Next meeting October rd. Input on nominations will be sought from congregations, BOD members, and President Secretary In balloting June -, with members voting it was moved that Rev Dr. Ray Hartwig should be nominated for consideration for service on the LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters and the Commission on Handbook M S C to ratify ballot In balloting August -, with members voting, it was moved that the names of Cory Andrews - attorney, Alexandria, VA, Heidi Abegg - attorney, Alexandria, VA (former CPH BOD), Michael Umayam - attorney, Keller, TX, and Jacob Spencer - attorney, Alexandria, VA be nominated for consideration for service on the LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters and Commission on Handbook M S C to ratify ballot President Wille s presented his written report. He highlighted Resolutions -0A and - passed by 0 LCMS Convention Circuit Visitors Meeting Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Received written reports of Rev Peter Kelm Dr. Christopher Cody Board Policy Review and Revisions: On behalf of the committee, Rev Totsky asked for clarification regarding the term of appointment for the DP Evaluation Committee. The committee will be in place for three years. The Committee has met, begun analysis of the questionnaires received and is planning on meeting with President Wille to discuss the results and provide feedback. A full report will be given to the BOD at the December meeting. M S C to adjourn

25 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Regular Board Meeting -- December, 0 Board Action M S C to approve the minutes of the September, 0 meeting M S C to approve the amended constitution and bylaws of Trinity, Freistadt, and Good Shepherd, East Troy M S C to adopt budget Mission Exec search committee reported that eight individuals were nominated. One was removed from consideration because his District President stated that his tenure in his current position was too short. PIFs have been reviewed and four names are deemed to be considered for interviewing. Committee has met couple of times, will meet again on January. Another name has been submitted and will be reviewed. There was some concern about the speed and thoroughness of the process. It is noted that speed is not the issue at hand, getting the proper person is. Board Reports Secretary In balloting, November -, with 0 members voting it was moved that The Rev Douglas Peters, be appointed as one of the District Reconcilers and the Rev. David Totsky be appointed as Dispute Resolution Hearing Facilitator M S C to ratify Received President Wille s written report. Keller Annuity WHEREAS, on July, 0 Mrs. Delores Keller entered into a gift agreement with the South Wisconsin District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and WHEREAS, the gift agreement states, The Donor hereby pledges to the Charity the sum of Eight Hundred Fifteen and /00 Dollars (.), per month, in the form of annuity payments which will be annuitized over the Donor s lifetime or ten years, whichever is greater, and which sums, as provided for herein, will be designated for the benefit of the mission ministries of the South Wisconsin District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod [sic]. Donor further hereby pledges to designate charity as the sole beneficiary of said annuity to receive all additional sums, if any, due under the annuity upon her death. WHEREAS, the gift agreement states that The specific mission or missions and the amount distributed shall be at the discretion of the board of directors of the Charity WHEREAS, Delores Keller has been called by her Lord to eternal rest, and WHEREAS, SWD has been notified by John Hancock Life Insurance and Annuity Company that the remainder of the annuity will be distributed to SWD in the form of monthly payments in the amount of $. under the Fixed Life with 0 Years Period option. Ending 0/0/0 in the sum of $,.00. WHEREAS, the SOS Center Inc, located at 0 W North Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a mission and mercy ministry of SWD with the mission that it facilitates Christian care, educational instruction, after school programming & life skills activities for children &families in our neighborhood and community in the city of Milwaukee. Website: Therefore be it RESOLVED, that at the December, 0 Board of Directors meeting of the South Wisconsin District, said board officially designates the remainder of this Delores Keller Annuity to be used for the SOS Center Inc. which is a mission and ministry of the South Wisconsin District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and be it further RESOLVED, that the South Wisconsin District express thanks to the Lord for Delores Keller s generosity in supporting the missions of SWD. M S C Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Received written report of Dr. Christopher Cody

26 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Board Policy Review and Revisions: Annual review of the district president On behalf of the committee, Rev Totsky reported that the evaluations of the District President were generally favorable. He noted that the response rate from BOD members was about 0%. In the future it is expected that the return rate will increase. Several areas on concern were noted:. Communication on the part of both Board and President. Lack of familiarity with the Policy Manual. This is to be addressed through board training. M S C to enter executive session M S C to exit executive session Upon review of the year-to-date Financial Statements and year-end projections, the Board of directors authorizes an additional, one-time, undesignated donation of $0,000 to Corporate Synod. In addition, upon review of the year-to-date Financial Statements and year-end projections authorizes a one-time distribution to the District staff in recognition of their continuing faithful service and recent years of modest pay increases. M S C M S C to adjourn Regular Board Meeting -- February, 0 Board Action Items: M S C to approve the minutes of the December, 0 meeting M S C to establish date for the SWD Convention as June 0-, 0 M S C to nominate Mr. John Powers for consideration as M S C that in recognition of the 00 th Anniversary of the Reformation congregations be asked and strongly encouraged to consider utilization of the Luther Seal flag Board Monitoring: Secretary Nominations for Appointments to Concordia Plan Services Call for nominations was made none were made. Nominations for Appointments to LCEF Members-at-Large positions Call for nominations was made none were made. It was suggested that if anyone comes up with names for consideration that they be submitted and an ballot will be sent out to the members of the BOD Mission Exec Search Committee Myron Buss reported on the progress on the search for mission exec. Names under consideration are the Rev. Carl Rockrohr, the Rev. Nathan Meador, the Rev. Peter Burfeind, and the Rev. Jason Zirbel. M S C that, when it comes time to extend call, a special meeting be called before issuance of the call Received President Wille s written report. Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Received written report of Dr. Christopher Cody M S C to adjourn

27 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Regular Board Meeting -- May, 0 Board Education: Policy Manual Review Mr. Ted Kober led the Board through discussion of Policy-based Governance, the present frustrations felt, and what the board is/does. He shared some observations regarding the Board s present policy manual. Recommends re-write of policy manual as well as training regarding the form of governance to be used. M S C to engage Ted Kober as consultant to enable the Board to move forward in the governance education and training Chairman Seider appointed the Rev David Totsky and Al Beyer to serve on preliminary/planning committee. Board Actions M S C to approve the minutes of the February, 0 meeting M S C to approve the amended constitutions and bylaws of Mt. Olive, Milwaukee; Faith, LaCrosse; Peace, Neenah; and Peace, Beaver Dam abstain: Wangerin, Beyer M S C to receive and file the audit M S C to nominate the Rev. David Totsky as Synod Reconciler abstain:totsky Board Reports Secretary M S C to have the SWD CCM work on updating the wording of the District Bylaws in accord with Synod Handbook changes enacted by delegates at the last Synod convention. Such changes will be shared with the BOD, forwarded to the LCMS CCM for approval, and then voted on by the District in convention in 0. Mission Exec Search Committee Myron Buss reported on the progress on the search for mission exec. At this point the committee is not ready to present a name for consideration for the call as SWD Mission Exec. Additional names are being sought and evaluated. It was felt that at this point there would not be an open call for additional names. It was stated that the hope was to have a name no later than the September meeting of the BOD. Received President Wille s written report Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Received written report of Dr. Christopher Cody M S C to adjourn Special Board Meeting -- July, 0 M S C to approve agenda M S C to enter executive session M S C to exit executive session Board Actions M S C to extend call as SWD Mission Exec to the Reverend Jonah Burakowski M S C to adjourn Regular Board Meeting -- September, 0 Board Business Policy Manual Review -- Rev. David Totsky, Al Beyer, Dean Sievert, Myron Buss, and Bryan Seider appointed to serve as Policy committee M S C to adopt draft Policy Manual as amended.

28 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Board Actions M S C to approve the minutes of the May, 0 meeting M S C to approve the minutes of the July, 0 meeting M S C to approve the amended constitutions and bylaws of St. John, Sullivan, Christ the Life, Waukesha, St. John, Fredonia M S C to authorize and direct the President of the SWD to sell the former Ebenezer church property, commonly known as St. Clair Avenue, Sheboygan Wisconsin, at such price and on such terms as he deems appropriate in consultation with the Board Chairman Board Monitoring: Secretary M S C to set housing allowance for the Rev Jonah Burakowski at $,000 for 0 Received President Wille s written report Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Received written report of Dr. Christopher Cody M S C to adjourn Regular Board Meeting -- December, 0 Board Business Policy Manual Review Revisions to Policy Manual Section recommended by the Policy Committee were presented M S C to adopt the revisions as amended Board Actions M S C to approve the minutes of the September, 0 M S C to approve the amended constitutions and bylaws of Immanuel, Sheboygan, and Our Redeemer, Wauwatosa M S C to approve the proposed 0/0 SWD Budget Board Monitoring: Board Reports Secretary Rev Totsky reported that Mr. Jonathan Pickelmann s position on the SWD BOD is currently vacant due to his change in roster status. It was determined that with the end of the triennium nearing, it was best to leave the position vacant and fill via election at the 0 convention. Board was in agreement. Received President Wille s presented his written report Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Rev Burakowski presented his report Received written report of Dr. Christopher Cody M S C to adjourn Regular Board Meeting -- February, 0 Board Business Policy Manual Review Revisions/amendments to Policy Manual Section recommended by the Policy Committee were presented M S C to adopt the Policy Manual as amended

29 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Board Actions M S C to approve the minutes of the December, 0 M S C to approve the amended constitutions and bylaws of Shepherd of the Hills, Onalaska; St. Paul, Madison; and Cross, Middleton M S C to establish housing allowances for SWD rostered executive/workers as follows: Rev. Jonah Burakowski -- 0% Dr. Chris Cody -- 0% Rev. Alfonso Prada -- % Rev. John Wille -- 0% Board Monitoring: Board Reports Board Chairman Joel Brandt will be present at the next BOD to make a presentation regarding Cross, Middleton Next meeting is 0, Ascension Day, consensus was to move to May th instead. The BOD might want to reconsider what the function of the Board is. Is there an on-going need to meet quarterly? Might it be better to re-consider the frequency and focus of meetings? Secretary Reported on nomination process for District Convention. Response has been less than stellar. There is still time until the March deadline to submit nominations for President and regional Vice Presidents. Circuit visitor election reports are due March as well. Received President Wille s presented his report Mr. Herman Strozier presented the printed report of SWD finances Mrs. Diana Raasch presented the LCEF report Rev Burakowski presented his report Received written report of Dr. Christopher Cody M S C to adjourn

30 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon

31 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June School Ministry CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES SCHOOLS, STUDENT AID/RECRUITMENT, YOUTH AND FAMILY Dr. Chris Cody, Education Executive SCHOOL MINISTRY Nurturing the faith of children is a high priority for congregations in the South Wisconsin District. Congregations operate freestanding preschools, elementary schools and high schools. Dr. Chris Cody has served as Education Executive of the South Wisconsin District since August 0. He is an advisory member on the committees for the North/South Wisconsin Teachers Conference, fall administrators conference, new principal/new worker orientation and Firm Foundations professional development program. Other events include the Lutheran Schools Night at Miller Park and Lutheran Night at the Admirals. He is assisted by four Regional Superintendents, an Early Childhood Consultant and an NLSA Commissioner: Mr. Terry Hubbard - Dells/Janesville, Racine Mr. Gene Ladendorf - Milwaukee North/Rock River Mr. David Jording - Sheboygan/Winnebago Dr, Candyce Seider Early Childhood Consultant for the South Wisconsin District-LCMS Mr. Dennis Gehrke NLSA Commissioner and Waukesha The regional superintendents attend regularly scheduled principal meetings in their region each year and meet with the administrators in their regions on a regular basis. Dr. Chris Cody and Mr. Gene Ladendorf also represent our schools on the Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS). Dr. Cody was elected as WCRIS Board President in 0. At a minimum, he visits every preschool, elementary school, and high school on an annual basis. He has conducted various workshops, as well as board and individual worker consultations. Dr. Cody prepares call lists to congregations for principal positions filled by commissioned ministers. Dr. Candyce Seider consults with preschool and childcare programs as needed. She also conducts site visits and assists with workshops. NATIONAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL ACCREDITATION (NLSA) Since, the South Wisconsin District has been a part of the National Lutheran School Accreditation process. The purpose of NLSA is to measure the quality of the educational program of Lutheran schools. The result of that measurement is to help these good schools become even better schools. The NLSA process is demanding. A rigorous evidence based self-study process is followed by a site visit. The combination of insights gained through the internal self-study and the recommendations from the external site visit team enables the school to develop its own selfimprovement model. NLSA accreditation is valid for five years and may be renewed. Mr. Dennis Gehrke serves as the SWD Commissioner for NLSA and as the chair for the District Accreditation Commission. Schools currently accredited or are in-process: St. John, Berlin First Immanuel, Cedarburg St. John, Glendale Martin Luther High School, Greendale LSSES, Hales Corners Lake Country Lutheran High School, Hartland St. Paul s, Janesville Grace, Menomonee Falls Trinity, Mequon Milwaukee Lutheran High School, Milwaukee Mt. Olive, Milwaukee Sherman Park, Milwaukee St. Paul, Oconomowoc St. John, Plymouth Renaissance, Racine Trinity, Racine St. Peter s, Reedsburg Immanuel, Sheboygan St. Paul, Sheboygan Concordia, Sturtevant Lebanon, Watertown Our Redeemer, Wauwatosa St. Paul, West Allis Immanuel, Brookfield Elm Grove, Elm Grove St. Paul, Grafton Our Father s, Greenfield Divine Redeemer, Hartland Living Word Lutheran High School, Jackson St. John, Mayville Zion, Menomonee Falls Granville, Milwaukee Mt. Calvary, Milwaukee Northwest, Milwaukee St. Peter-Immanuel, Milwaukee Trinity, Oshkosh St. John s, Portage St. John, Racine St. John, Random Lake Bethlehem, Sheboygan Sheboygan Lutheran High School, Sheboygan Trinity, Sheboygan Good Shepherd, Watertown Beautiful Savior, Waukesha Pilgrim, Wauwatosa St. John, West Bend

32 0 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin LUTHERAN SPECIAL SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (LSSES) We thank and praise God for the 0 years that Lutheran Special School and Educational Services (LSSES) has been providing services to children with learning difficulties and their families throughout the South Wisconsin District. LSSES is an independent Lutheran school located in the greater Milwaukee area. Through a variety of programs and resources LSSES has enabled children with special education needs to receive the help they need to learn while remaining in a Lutheran school. In addition to a stand-alone, self-contained school located in the recently purchased building from Hales Corners Lutheran Church, LSSES is in partnership with Immanuel Lutheran School, St. John s Lutheran School in Glendale, Our Redeemer, Wauwatosa, Mt. Calvary, Milwaukee Lutheran High School, Zion, and St. Peter-Immanuel providing services for children through resource room programs or Teacher Consultant services. LSSES also reaches children beyond the Milwaukee area by hosting an annual Before School Workshop for teachers in Lutheran schools throughout the District. For more information about LSSES programs and services, or to find out how you can be of help, please call Jenny Stollenwerk, Principal at LUTHERAN URBAN MISSION INITIATIVE (LUMIN) LUMIN Schools is a network of seven urban elementary schools located in Milwaukee, Racine and Gary, Indiana; all of which were financially distressed (or actually closed) before joining the network. All schools have been financially stabilized, more than $ million has been invested in the expansion and/or renovation of school buildings, enrollments have increased and numerous professional and administrative jobs have been created. LUMIN Schools now serve more than,00 students, virtually all of whom come from low income families that participate in state voucher programs. LUMIN Schools offer a traditional Christian education that features rigorous academics, character development and faith formation. The network has earned system accreditation by AdvancED, National Lutheran Schools Accreditation, and Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools; and also enjoys partnerships with the Center for Urban Teaching, Partners Advancing Values in Education, and Schools That Can Milwaukee. A centralized administrative team supports the network with a variety of business, academic, and human care and health services. LUMIN Schools are well-known for developing Christian learners and leaders in Southeast Wisconsin s urban communities. FUTURE LUTHERAN ADMINISTRATORS MIDWEST EDUCATORS (FLAME) PROGRAM With 0% of Lutheran school principals retiring between 0-00, there has been an urgent need to train future school leaders. The Synodical Leader Education Development (SLED) program has enough financial support to provide training for leaders each year. Recognizing that this is not nearly enough, the SWD worked with other Midwest districts (CID, NWD, NID, IN, OH, MI) to develop and implement a separate but similar principal training program for future leaders in our region. The first cohort of future leaders were trained in June 0. The next cohort will be held in June 0. Participants in this program must be nominated by a current school leader and have a desire/skillset/passion to serve as a Lutheran school principal. The SWD has budgeted funds to offset the cost of this program for participants in 0 and 0. TEACHER MENTORING Over the past three years, we have offered a New Teacher Mentor Program in partnership with Concordia University Wisconsin. Data has shown that mentoring programs are valuable and beneficial to new teachers in their first year of teaching. This "intentional" mentoring program is designed to assist and resource new teachers who may be considered "at risk" within the first weeks of school. With a hands-on approach and personal intentionality, our hope would be to take good teachers that have been well prepared and give them the personal and professional confidences to be productive and efficient, as well as help build them a system of support as related to the school's mission. Our teachers are our most valuable resource - we can't expect everything they needed to know has been accomplished in a four-year program. District support for Level A is $,000 and Level B is $00. FIRM FOUNDATIONS This is the seventh year for a combined Professional Development with many of our elementary and high schools. Topics have included The Ideal Team Player (/), Building Courageous Classrooms for Christ (/) and Teach Like a Champion (/). The goal and purpose of these events is to provide alignment of programs and staff of our schools to attract, retain and serve the greatest number of students and families for the greatest period of time for our school ministries. Over 0 educators have participated in this event each year.

33 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June 0 SWD ENROLLMENT Level Special Ed Child Care/Freestanding Preschools,0, School Pre-Kindergartens,,, Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade 0 Third Grade 0 Fourth Grade 0 0 Fifth Grade 0 Sixth Grade 0 Seventh Grade 0 Eighth Grade 0 Ninth Grade 0 Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade 0 Grand Total 0,0 0,0 0, Early Childhood Totals,,, K- Totals,,, High School Totals,,,0 Total Educational Ministries in South Wisconsin: Freestanding preschools and child care programs Elementary schools ( also have preschool programs not included above) Lutheran High Schools LUTHERAN SCHOOL CHANGES SINCE 0 CONVENTION May 0, Risen Savior Preschool, Franklin, closes. June 0, Christ Lutheran Academy, Kenosha, closes. May 0, Divine Savior Christian Preschool, North Fond du Lac, closes. June 0, Good Shepherd, Pleasant Prairie, closes. EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMITTEE The Early Childhood Committee supports ministry to young children and their families in our congregations and schools. The committee sponsors three major annual programs to nurture, support, encourage and empower early childhood administrators and educators. These programs include the Early Childhood Literacy Festival (co-sponsored with CUW), Teaching the Faith Workshops and a Certification in Lutheran Early Childhood Teaching (co-sponsored with CUW). They also produce mailings of information and resources for early childhood educators. TEACHER/ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR RECEPIENTS 0/0 Administrator Dawn Walker, First Immanuel, Cedarburg High School Robert Cody, Living Word, Jackson Elementary Abby Johnson, St. John s, West Bend Early Childhood Dauna Werner, St. Paul, Grafton 0/0 Administrator Michael Yurk, St. Paul, Grafton Early Childhood Director Catrina Kagerbauer, Trinity Early Childhood Center, Mequon High School Jason Jurss, Milwaukee Lutheran High School Elementary Joy Yurk, St. Paul, Grafton Early Childhood Katrina Schroeder, Mt. Calvary, Milwaukee 0/0 Administrator Sharon Wallace, Immanuel, Brookfield Early Childhood Director Sandra Ruback, St. Andrew Early Childhood Campus, West Bend High School Richard Zeuner, Sheboygan Lutheran High School

34 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Elementary Katelyn Shields, First Immanuel, Cedarburg Early Childhood Candace Crass, St. John s, Glendale HEARTS FOR JESUS Each year a recipient for Hearts for Jesus offerings is selected on a rotation of local, national and international levels. While February is the traditional month for this effort, many schools emphasize it for a longer period of time. Below is a report on the first two years of this triennium. The third year offerings have not yet been received at press time. 0- SWD Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief $0. (as of //) 0- Lutheran Special School and Education Services $,. 0- SOS Center $,. CUEnet TEACHER COLLOQUY PROGRAM This continues to be a popular option for teachers trained outside the Concordia University System to become certified as Ministers of Religion Commissioned. The program consists of courses offered online followed by an exit interview at CUW. In the past triennium the following SWD teachers have completed the program: Jacqueline Bauman Rachel Burant Kathleen Fortlage Margaret Hua Sara Huebner Aaron Longmire Annette King-Hummel Heather Peters Cristine Smith Jennifer Willman CONFERENCES The following conferences were developed and organized: 0 - North/South Wisconsin Districts Teachers Conference 0, 0, 0 Administrators Conference 0, 0, 0 New Teacher Orientation 0, 0, 0 New Principal Orientation STUDENT AID AND RECRUITMENT Each year, the district is able to distribute money to modestly assist students from the South Wisconsin District who are entering full-time church work professions. Generous grants from the SWD, LWML and several foundations make these awards possible. 0/0 $, seminary students/ college students 0/0 $, seminary students/ college students 0/0 $, seminary students/ college students YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY This past triennium efforts continued to be made to develop networks that will enable congregations to support and encourage one another in the various arenas of youth and family ministry. On a quarterly basis the Parish Pros meet for collaboration and ministry support (information regarding meetings are available on the District s website). Over 0 youth and adults from SWD attended the 0 National LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA. In November 0, over 0 attended the State Youth Gathering held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Every June, youth groups and families spend the day at Noah s Ark waterpark in Wisconsin Dells and join together for fellowship over lunch. In October 0, many congregations attended Lutheran Night at the Admirals and received a Martin Luther Bobblehead. Planning for the 0 National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN and the 00 State Youth Gathering in Wisconsin Dells is underway.

35 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Parish Education: Overtures OVERTURE -0 To Affirm the Biblical Teaching of Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Whereas: Whereas: Whereas: Whereas: Whereas: Whereas: Whereas: Resolved: Resolved: Resolved: God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them (Gen.:), which is the foundational truth for all teaching about Sexuality, Marriage, and Family (Matt. :-); and The earthly relationship between husband and wife is to be a reflection of Christ s relationship to His bride, the Church (Gen. :-; Eph. :-); and God s gift of sex is to be used only within the marriage covenant between one man and one women for the purposes of creating new human life where God wills (Gen. :-), celebrating the unconditional love, and commitment between husband and wife (Song of Songs; Matt. :-) and the restraining of lust ( Cor. :); and Holy Scripture is clear that all sexual activity outside of the marriage covenant (e.g., fornication, adultery, sexual co-habitation, polygamy, pornography, pedophilia, prostitution, same-sex intercourse, and all sexual lust) is condemned by God (Lev. &0; Matt. :-; Rom. :-; Cor. :-:0; Thess. :-); and The Holy Scriptures teach us that Christ Jesus has borne all the sins of the body upon Himself so that the Church might proclaim the compassionate and forgiving Lord to all who struggle with every sin of the body and mind, and bear witness by her actions of the Lord s grace and mercy; and There are organizations (e.g. Pflag, QSA, GLAD, and many others), that proclaim a false message of acceptance of sin, while not providing true comfort and correction for the sinner; and These organizations have sought and received acceptance and support in education campuses even within The LC-MS; therefore be it That the South Wisconsin District assembled in Convention, June 0-, 0, boldly confess that our Biblical position of proclaiming the Law to unrepentant sinners and the Gospel to all sinners who do repent; and be it further That all congregation, schools, Universities, and Seminaries in The LC-MS be encouraged to be faithful in their care for all sinners, never giving acceptance intentionally or unintentionally of any sexual sins, but rather providing, conversation, comfort, and sound Biblical encouragement to all who struggle with sexual sins; and finally be it That the pastors, churches, schools, and university within the South Wisconsin District encourage all pastors and Christians to pray for and work faithfully with those struggling with homosexual and all other sinful sexual desires. As St. Paul instructs us, Galatians : Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Reminding all sinners of St. Paul's words to the Corinthians, Corinthians : Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 0 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church West Bend, WI 00

36 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Committee on Constitutional Matters Members of the CCM Mr. Thomas Balgemann, Our Redeemer, Wauwatosa The Rev. Christian Gugel, Good Shepherd, Sheboygan Mr. Gene Ladendorf, Trinity, Freistadt The Rev. Bryan Osladil, Our Redeemer, Sheboygan The Rev. David Totsky, Sherman Park, Milwaukee, SWD Secretary, chair The Rev. Robert Zick, St. John, Fredonia, rd Vice President (advisory) According to the 0 District Bylaws, the CCM is charged with the responsibility to: a. Examine the content and the language of the reports, overtures and resolutions to the District asking for changes or amendments to the District Bylaws, or which in any manner affect the District and the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod; b. Be represented at the meetings of the floor committee appointed to consider the constitutional matters at the Conventions of the district; c. Interpret, within the limitations of synod bylaw, the bylaws unique to our district and resolutions of the district in cases of controversy. Its opinion shall be binding unless overruled by the district; d. Shall examine the constitution and bylaws to ascertain that they are in harmony with Holy Scripture, the Confessions, and the teachings and practices of the Synod in order that any necessary changes may be made by the congregation, and e. Interpret and give opinions in regard to congregational Constitutions and Bylaws when requested by congregations, the District President, or the Board of Directors. The past triennium the CCM has worked with a large number of congregations who were in the process of revising and/or amending their constitutions and bylaws. Over thirty of our congregations submitted changes to their organizational documents within the past triennium and all have been addressed and answered over half of those submitted have been forwarded on to the South Wisconsin District Board of Directors for final approval, while the remainder have been returned to the congregations with requests for changes or clarification. In addition, the CCM has gone through the South Wisconsin District Bylaws to bring them up to date with Synod changes enacted at the National Convention, as well as those requested by the Synod Commission on Constitutional Matters following their review of the District bylaws. Revising your Constitution and Bylaws Congregations intending to revise their constitution or bylaws should consult with the District Secretary for information and resources available. Of particular interest should be the LCMS Guidelines for Constitutions and Bylaws for Lutheran Congregations available online at The suggested process for revising your constitution and bylaws is:. Contact the District Secretary. Establish a committee within your congregation to begin the review. Present the new constitution and bylaws or any revisions to District CCM prior to presentation to the the Voters' Assembly for its approval: All constitutions should have a. The date of revisions/adoption clearly listed b. A "date page" at the end, indicating the date(s) of any revisions, additions or deletions c. A page for signatures of officers and/or voting members if so called for by the constitution. Submit a "congregationally approved" copy to the District CCM for their files. Please be aware that though the CCM strives to handle these reviews in the most efficient manner, the review process can take a minimum of six months from receipt of the documents until final approval by the SWD Board of Directors. A key factor in expediting the process is the time frame within which the congregation responds and/or acts on recommended or required changes. A number of congregations, some even from the previous triennium, have received suggestions and have not, as yet, responded. It needs to be noted that it is the approval of Constitutions and Bylaws by the District Board of Directors that fulfills the "Approved Constitution and Bylaws" condition for acquiring and maintaining membership set in Article VI of the Constitution of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

37 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Documents Forwarded to Board of Directors in the Last Triennium Congregation Location Board Approval Benediction Milwaukee 0// Berea Milwaukee 0// Christ the Life Waukesha 0// Cross Middleton 0// Faith LaCrosse 0// Good Shepherd East Troy 0// Good Shepherd Sheboygan 0// Immanuel Sheboygan // Mt. Olive Milwaukee 0// and 0// Our Redeemer Wauwatosa // Our Savior Sheboygan 0// Peace Beaver Dam 0// Peace Neenah 0// Sherpherd of the Hills Onalaska 0// St. John Fredonia 0// St. John Sullivan 0// St. Paul Madison 0// St. Paul Oconomowoc 0// Trinity Freistadt 0// SWD CONGREGATIONAL CONSTITUTIONS BOD Approved and Copies on File Approved Location Congregation by SWD BOD Copy in District Files Platteville Apostles Nothing on File Mequon Beautiful Savior 0 0 copy on file Milwaukee Beautiful Savior 00,, 00 copies on file Waukesha Beautiful Savior 00,, 00 copies on file Milwaukee Benediction 0 0, 00, 0 copies on file Milwaukee Berea 0, 0 copy on file Kohler Bethany 00, 0, 00 copies on file; revision Milwaukee Bethany, copy on file Milwaukee Bethlehem 0,,, copies on file Sheboygan Bethlehem 0, 00 copy on file Sun Prairie Bethlehem 0, 0 copies on file Wales Bethlehem 0 copy on file New Berlin Blessed Savior 00,,, 00 copies on file Brookfield Brookfield Princeton Calvary 00, 00 copies on file Madison Calvary Chapel 00, 00 copies on file Whitewater Calvary/University Chapel 00, 00 copies on file Milwaukee Chapel of the Cross 00, 00 copy on file Mount Pleasant Chapel of the Cross 0 0,, 0 copies on file Clinton Christ copy on file Highland Christ 00 copy on file Sheboygan Christ copy on file Weyauwega Christ (West Bloomfield) 0,, 0 copies on file Milwaukee Christ Memorial 0 0 copy on file

38 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Fitchburg Christ Memorial (Madison) 00, 00 copies on file Waukesha Christ the Life 0,,, 00, 0 copies on file Racine Christ The King, copies on file Oregon Community of Life 00 00, 00 copy on file Milwaukee Covenant 0, 0, 0, 00 copies on file Middleton Cross 0 0 Hartland Divine Redeemer 0,, 00, 0 0 copies on file Hartford Divine Savior 0,, 0 0 copies on file North Fond du Lac Divine Savior 00,, 00, 00 copies on file Milwaukee Divine Shepherd, copies on file Elm Grove Elm Grove 00, 00 copy on file Adell Emmanuel No Bylaws West Allis Emmanuel (Deaf) NOTHING ON FILE Milwaukee Emmaus, copies on file Poy Sippi Emmaus 0,, 00, 0 copies on file Germantown Faith 0, 0 copy on file La Crosse Faith 0,, 000, 00, 0 copies on file Sturtevant Faith,, copies on file Cedarburg First Immanuel 00, 00, 00copies on file; Endowment Fund Lake Geneva Gloria Dei copy on file East Troy Good Shepherd 0 00, 0, 0 copies on file Oshkosh Good Shepherd 0,, 00 copies on file; Amendments Pleasant Prairie Good Shepherd copy on file Sheboygan Good Shepherd 0,, 0 copies on file Tomah Good Shepherd 00, 00 copies on file Two Rivers Good Shepherd 00 0,, 00 copies on file Watertown Good Shepherd 00, 00, 00 copy on file Stoughton Good Shepherd by the Lake copy on file Milwaukee Gospel, copies on file Elkhart Lake Grace 00,, 00 copies on file Haven Grace 00, 00, 00 copies on file Menomonee Falls Grace copy on file Milwaukee Grace,, 000 copies on file Oak Creek Grace,, copies on file Omro Grace,, copies on file Racine Grace,, copies on file Deerfield Grace (Hancock) copy on file Boscobel Hickory Grove copy on file Milwaukee Hmong Hope NOTHING ON FILE Oshkosh Hmong Lutheran Outreach copy in file Racine Holy Cross 00, 00 copies on file Delavan Holy Cross (Deaf) NOTHING ON FILE Milwaukee Holy Ghost, 00 copies on file Fond du Lac Hope copy on file Milwaukee Hope 0, copies on file; no copy on file

39 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June 0 Twin Lakes Hope 0 000, 0 copies on file Adams Immanuel 000, 000 copies in file Brookfield Immanuel 00,, 00 copies on file Burnett Immanuel Hanover Immanuel 00, 00 copy on file Madison Immanuel 00,, 00 copies on file Mount Morris Immanuel copy on file Random Lake Immanuel NOTHING ON FILE Reeseville Immanuel 00, 00 copies on file Sheboygan Immanuel, copies on file Westfield Immanuel, copies on file Auroraville Immanuel (Berlin) copy on file Mayville Immanuel (Town of Theresa), copies on file Kenosha Lamb of God 00, 00 copies on file Pewaukee Lamb of God 0, copies on file Madison Living Christ 0 NOTHING ON FILE Jackson Living Word, 00 copies on file Sheboygan Luther Memorial copy on file Shorewood Luther Memorial Chapel,, 000 copies on file Beloit Messiah 00, 000, 00 copies on file Kenosha Messiah,, 00 copies on file Ripon Messiah 0 0,, 0 copies on file Waunakee Mission Hill 00, 00 copy on file Milwaukee Mission of Christ copy on file Monona Monona 0,, 0 copies on file Janesville Mt. Calvary 00,,, 00 copies on file Milwaukee Mt. Calvary 00 0,,,, 00 copies on file Madison Mt. Olive copy in file; Bylaws Milwaukee Mt. Olive 0,, 0, 0, 0 copies on file Greenfield Mt. Zion copy on file Neenah New Hope copy on file Milwaukee Oklahoma Ave. 00, 00, 00 copies on file Greenfield Our Father copy on file Delavan Our Redeemer 0 0 copy on file Sheboygan Our Redeemer 0,,, 00, 0 copies on file Wauwatosa Our Redeemer 00 0,, 00 copies on file Baraboo Our Savior copy on file Burlington Our Savior 0,,, 00, 0 copies on file Janesville Our Savior 0 0, copies on file Sheboygan Our Savior 0,,,, 0 copies on file Whitefish Bay Our Savior 00, 00 copies on file Greendale Our Shepherd NOTHING ON FILE Beaver Dam Peace 0,, 00, 00, 0, 0 copies on file Fort Atkinson Peace 00,, 00 copies on file Neenah Peace 0 0 copies on file; (undated copy on file)

40 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Saukville Peace, copies on file Sussex Peace, copies on file Waupun Pella 00,, 00 copies on file Wauwatosa Pilgrim 0,,,, 00, 0 copies on file West Bend Pilgrim, copies on file Racine Primera Iglesia Luterana /Spanish CPH guidelines on file, 00 transl. copy on file Racine Prince of Peace copy on file West Salem Prince of Peace copy on file Manitowoc Redeemer 00,,,, 000, 00 copies on file Racine Redeemer,,, 000 copies on file Franklin Risen Savior, copies on file Onalaska Shepherd of the Hills 0 0, 0,, 00, 0 copies on file Pewaukee Shepherd of the Hills, 00 copies on file Milwaukee Sherman Park 0 0 copy on file Madison Silent (Deaf) copy on file West Bend St. Andrew copy on file Brillion St. Bartholomew, copies on file Necedah St. James 00, 00, 00 copies on file Ashippun St. John copy on file Beloit St. John 0,, 00, 0 copies on file Berlin St. John 00, 00 copy on file Edgerton St. John copy on file Fredonia St. John 0, 0 copies on file Glendale St. John 00,, 00 copies on file Loganville St. John 00,, 00 copies on file Mayville St. John, 0, copies on file North Prairie St. John 00,,, 00 copies on file Oxford St. John copy on file Plymouth St. John, copies on file Port Washington St. John copy on file Portage St. John 0, 0 copy on file Racine St. John 00, 0, 000 copies on file Sherman Center St. John, copies on file Sullivan St. John 0 Undated, 0 copies in file West Bend St. John 00,, 0 copies on file Quincy St. John (Adams) copy on file Horicon St. John (Browns Corner) 0,, 0 copies on file Crystal Lake St. John (Neshkoro) copy on file Kewaskum St. John (New Fane) 00, 00 copy on file Chilton St. Luke copy on file Lyndon Station St. Luke copy on file Richland Center St. Luke 00 00copy on file Belgium St. Mark 00 copy on file Milwaukee St. Mark 00, 00 copies on file Chilton St. Martin 00,, 00 copies on file

41 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June 0 Milwaukee St. Martini, 0, copies on file* Warrens St. Matthew 0 0, 0 copies on files Boaz St. Paul NOTHING ON FILE Brown Deer St. Paul 00,,, 00, 00 copies on file Cascade St. Paul 0 0, copies on file Grafton St. Paul 0,, 0 copies on file; Cemetery Regulations Hillpoint St. Paul copy on file Janesville St. Paul, copies on file La Valle St. Paul copy on file Madison St. Paul 0, 00, 0, 0 copies on file Oconomowoc St. Paul 0,,, 00, 0 copies on file Sheboygan Falls St. Paul 00,, 0,, 00 copies on file Sheboygan St. Paul copy on file Union Grove St. Paul, copies on file West Allis St. Paul 00,,, 00 copies on file Wild Rose St. Paul copy on file Westfield St. Paul (Neshkoro) copy on file Necedah St. Paul (Town of Miner) 0 0 copy on file Arlington St. Peter, copies on file; Endowment Fund Hilbert St. Peter 00 copy on file, 00 Amendment Lebanon St. Peter NOTHING ON FILE Muscoda St. Peter 00, 00 copy on file Reedsburg St. Peter 00,,, 00 copies on file Waterford St. Peter,, copies on file Milwaukee St. Peter-Immanuel, copies on file Horicon St. Stephen,, copies on file Milwaukee St. Stephen, copies on file Adell St. Stephen (Batavia),, copies on file Concord St. Stephen (Watertown) copy on file Waldo St. Thomas 0 0 copy on file Beloit Trinity 00,,, 00 copies on file Howards Grove Trinity 00, 00 copies on file Menasha Trinity 00, 00, 00 copy on file Milwaukee Trinity copy on file Oshkosh Trinity 0,, 0, 0 copies on file Pickwick Trinity copy on file Racine Trinity copy on file Reeseville Trinity copy on file Sheboygan Trinity,,, copies on file Wautoma Trinity 00, 00 copy on file West Allis Trinity,, copies on file Wilson Trinity 00,,, 0,,, 00 copies Wisconsin Dells Trinity 00,,, 00 copies on file Borth Trinity (Berlin) copy on file Mequon Trinity (Freistadt) 0,, 000, 0 copies on file

42 0 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Montello Trinity (Mecan) NOTHING ON FILE Hilbert Trinity (Rantoul /Potter), copies on file Sharon Triune, copies on file Dellwood United In Christ, copies on file Milwaukee University Lutheran Chapel Burnett Zion copy on file Clyman Zion 0 0 copies on file Glenbeulah Zion copy on file La Valle Zion copy on file Menomonee Falls Zion, copies on file Neshkoro Zion,, 000 copies on file New Holstein Zion 0, 0 copies on file Center Zion (Evansville), 00 copies on file

43 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Finance Herman Strozier, Business Manager Members of the Finance Committee at end of triennium: Mrs. Diana Raasch, LCEF V.P., First Immanuel, Cedarburg (On Call Advisory); Mr. Joel Groskreutz, St. Peter, Reedsburg; Herman L Strozier, SWD Business Manager, Mission of Christ, Milwaukee (Advisory); Mr. Tom Kuchta, Elm Grove, Elm Grove; Mr. John Powers, Our Savior, Whitefish Bay (Chair); Mr. Jon Schumacher, Brookfield, Brookfield; Mr. Marvin Reitz, St. Paul, Brown Deer; Mr. Myron Buss, Good Shepherd, Sheboygan; Rev. Randy Raasch, SWD First Vice President (Ex-Officio), First Immanuel, Cedarburg and Ralph Klevenow, SWD Treasurer, Resurrection, Cary, NC. ACCOUNTING METHODS The District continues to use generally accepted accounting principles, prominently centered in the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS),, and accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations. As such, the financial statements are presented accordingly. SFAS focuses on the accounting of Contributions Received and Contributions Made. Contributions are recognized as support when they are received or unconditionally pledged. SFAS focuses on the reporting and presentation of unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted net assets. SFAS focuses on the reporting of investments. District investments are reported at fair value with realized and unrealized gains and losses included in the statement of activities. The South Wisconsin District (District) is one of geographic districts of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (Synod), encompassing 0 congregations in south Wisconsin. The District is a not-for-profit Wisconsin corporation without capitol stock organized to provide spiritual and financial support to member Lutheran churches in the South Wisconsin District. The District relies on donations from congregations for most support. These donations are subject to fluctuations in economic status of the area in which the congregations are located. Monthly interim financials are presented to the executive staff for their monitoring of incurred expenses versus budget allocations. The Financials are also reviewed in detail by the District Finance Committee, in addition to summary reporting to the District Board of Directors. The district treasurer, Ralph Klevenow, reviews the District financials once completed by the Business Manager. Vrakas S.C. CPAs and Advisors conducted an annual audit and clean opinions were issued at the end of each audit period. The Finance Committee, Treasurer, and Business Manager reviews and implements as many of the suggested process and accounting changes received from Vrakas in their Letter to Management. OTHER FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS The South Wisconsin District office has continued with Option HDHP as an IRS-qualified high deductible health plan that is compatible with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Synod support at % District Office/Facilities upgrade The District continues to have an excellent working relationship with University Book Store personnel at our Campus Ministry property in Madison. The District has a continued relationship with SOS Center and Dominican Republic Mission. Exhibits II, III, and IV show the breakdown of SWD income sources and how that income is used in the various ministries.

44 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Investments % Chart provided by Vrakas-Certified Public Accountants SouthWisconsin District Budgeted Revenue 0- Other 0% EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT II Congregations %

45 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Property mgt % Business Office % Congregational Services 0% South Wisconsin District Budgeted Expenses 0- Ecclesiastical Services % Schools/Youth & Family % Chaplaincy % EXHIBIT III Urban/Multicultural % Synod Intentions % SWD Missions % South Wisconsin District Budgete Mission & Outreach 0- EXHIBIT IV Campus Ministry % Deaf Ministry 0%

46 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Suggested Salary Schedule Pre-School & Daycare Workers (hourly rate) EXHIBIT V

47 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The certified public accounting firm of Vrakas has prepared audited financial reports. These reports are available at The South Wisconsin District office, 00 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI.

48 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin The certified public accounting firm of Vrakas has prepared audited financial reports. These reports are available at The South Wisconsin District office, 00 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI.

49 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June The certified public accounting firm of Vrakas Blum has prepared audited financial reports. These reports are available at The South Wisconsin District office, 00 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI.

50 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Lutheran Church Extension Fund Organization Overview LUTHERAN CHURCH EXTENSION FUND (LCEF) DIANA S. RAASCH, M.B.A., CGP DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT SOUTH WISCONSIN DISTRICT The mission of Lutheran Church Extension Fund is to support the Church in fulfilling its mission of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ by being a Christ-centered servant partner of the LCMS, ensuring that funds and services are available now and in the future. Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is an organization that empowers ministry. Incorporated in, LCEF continues a long history of extension fund service to The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) and its individual and corporate members. Through the dollars invested by thousands of individuals, congregations, schools, organizations and businesses, LCEF assists ministries with custom loans and ministry support services. Together, these partnerships have grown total assets to $. billion. There are many ways to become a part of the LCEF ministry, collectively doing the work God has planned for us. Historically, church extension operations have centered on loans made possible through investments and gifts from dedicated church members and supporters. Today, LCEF has expanded its offerings to include resources that help put ministry in motion. VisionPath, Capital Funding Services (CFS) and Laborers For Christ (LFC) are examples of services offered to enhance and support ministries. Rev. Bart Day serves as president/ceo and reports to a -member Board of Directors. LCEF employs some 0 people located in St. Louis and more than 0 employees in 0 member districts throughout the United States. The organization also counts on the service of hundreds of volunteers, such as Laborers For Christ and LCEF Advocates, to fulfill its mission. In the national office, the investment processing area cares for nearly 0,000 LCEF investors, including individuals, LCMS ministries and entities, Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), businesses and partner churches. LCEF s loan department serves LCMS ministries and Rostered Church Workers (RCW), providing customized loans including mortgages, construction loans and lines of credit. LCMS ministries connect to LCEF through their District Vice President (DVP), who works through the district office they are a part of the Lutheran communities in which they serve. District Vice Presidents are supported by their district support staff as well as the national office staff in St. Louis. Economic Overview During fiscal 0, the economy continued its moderate growth trend with unemployment improving throughout the year due to strong job reports. After the surprise presidential election of Donald Trump in November 0, interest rates climbed quickly and equities reached new records in reaction to anticipated policy changes such as tax reform, stimulus packages, decreased regulations and the repeal of Obamacare. As of the end of June, the S&P index has risen nearly % since the November election in spite of the fact that Congress has not acted on the Trump agenda. Expectations for continued earnings growth buoyed by strong employment, growing consumer and business confidence, housing demand and broad-based global growth support the current valuations and prospects for additional growth into late 0. Improving economics has moved the U.S. out of the era of Quantitative Easing (QE). Rates have been increasing. At its December 0 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) increased short-term rates by.%, the first change since December 00. Since then, the Federal Reserve has voted to increase rates by an additional.% during each of the December 0, March 0 and June 0 meetings. The prospects for another.% increase during the December or January FED meeting are %. From a market perspective, the three-year treasury rate (which correlates with the average term of LCEF s intermediate fixed-income portfolio) rose dramatically during the fiscal year from the post Brexit vote low in July 0 of.% to a high of.% closing at.% at the end of the fiscal year in June 0. The Federal Reserve

51 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June continues to assure the markets that the return to a more normalized rate environment will be data driven, and it is expected that, unless inflation begins to increase at a faster pace, these adjustments will be gradual. LCEF s investment portfolio is heavily weighted to fixed-income investments, and the rising rate environment, while providing increased yields over time, resulted in unrealized losses in its intermediate bond portfolio. To hedge against these losses, LCEF maintained a short duration approximating two years, and a longer-term portfolio of other investments that historically over time have proven to be non-correlated to rising interest rates. The good news during fiscal year 0 is that the long-term portfolio generated market gains of $.0 million which offset in part the market value losses of $0. million on the fixed income portfolio. LCEF s Performance Fiscal 0 Highlights Against the backdrop of the economic overview provided above, during fiscal year 0 (FY), LCEF was blessed to serve the ministries of the LCMS and achieved or exceeded many of the financial targets and goals outlined in the prior year Ministry and Business Plan. LCEF ended the year with total assets reaching $. billion and achieved net income of $. million. Once again, LCEF was able to distribute operating results to the LCEF Districts and to the Synod and also made an allocation approximating $. million to the Kaleidoscope Fund a granting initiative sponsored by LCEF. Details of the financial performance for FY 0 are listed below: o The Ohio District CEF consolidated its operations with LCEF effective April 0, 0. o The South Dakota CEF decided to consolidate its operations with LCEF effective October, 0, the third CEF district entry in the past two years. o Total Assets increased $. million or.% to $. billion since June 0, 0, due to the entry of the Ohio District CEF. o Management continued to maintain high levels of liquidity with cash and investments totaling $. million or.% of notes and support dollars payables at June 0, 0. o Maintained a strong capital ratio of.%, an increase of.% when compared to the prior year. o Cost of Funds (COF - the base from which loan rates are set) remained stable at.% during the year, translating to very low-cost loans to organizations and Rostered Church Workers in FY. o LCEF continued the multi-year increase in investors, achieving a net increase of, new investor relationships. This increase resulted from the entry of the Ohio CEF transferring investors, the continued success of ConnectPlus and PartnerPlus term notes and the Young Investors (Y.I.) offering during the year. o Loans receivable increased by $0 million to a balance of $. billion. o LCEF s loan disbursements were $. million higher than the prior year, totaling $0. million which exceeded loan principal repayments by $0 million, resulting in a reduction in short-term investments. o During FY 0, the delinquency rate increased to.% from.% the prior year, still a historically low level of delinquencies. o Impaired loans decreased from $. million at June 0, 0, to $0. million at the end of FY 0. Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans and loans for which LCEF has modified repayment terms from the terms included in the original loan agreements. o Nonaccrual loans decreased to $. million compared with $. million at June 0, 0. Associated interest reserves totaled $00 thousand. o The total allowance, as of June 0, 0, totaled $. million or.% of the loan portfolio, compared to $. million or.% at June 0, 0. The decrease in reserves represent write-offs associated with the resolution of certain specific impaired loans. LCEF continues to be blessed by the strong support of its investors and the dedicated commitment of its borrowers. Because of this partnership, LCEF is well positioned to serve the ministries of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod today and in the future. Core Initiatives for Fiscal Year 0 As outlined in LCEF s Ministry and Business Plan for the fiscal years ending June 0, 0 00, LCEF is focused on the following core initiatives: Prepare for and adapt to internal and external change as we embrace the evolving needs of our customers and adjust to new leadership within the organization.

52 0 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Develop a greater partnership with LCMS entities and Synod, Inc., building upon synergies and strengths of the organizations in support of ministries we commonly serve. Ensure continued financial and operational health of the enterprise, having resources available in support of ministries and partner churches of the LCMS today and in the future. Based on its financial forecast for the fiscal year ending June 0, 0, and in line with the core initiatives outlined above, LCEF expects: Total assets to decrease $. million, or.0% to $. billion. Liquidity to remain strong, maintaining a ratio approximating % of notes & support dollars payables. Net assets to increase to $. million representing a capital-to-asset ratio of.%. Loans receivable to increase to $. billion. Notes and support dollars payables to decrease to $. billion. Net income to total $. million. Loan delinquencies to remain at a level below.% and non-income producing assets, non-accrual loans and real estate to decrease by $. million. Other objectives include: Following three years of planning and preparation, two of three regional operations centers have opened their doors in Minneapolis/St. Paul, which is serving as the operational hub for Central Region and Mission Viejo, California, which is now serving as the operational hub for the West Region. One additional regional center is scheduled to open during the coming fiscal year with an office planned for Orlando, Florida. The East Region office will complete the first major phase of the larger de-centralization efforts designed to increase and improve LCEF s ability to first discern and then respond to the continually evolving needs of our customers across the country. National loan staff will actively engage and interact with district and regional support networks. They will seek increased opportunities with the non-congregational borrowing base, and in conjunction with the Lutheran Federal Credit Union, will expand the Rostered Church Worker (RCW) Loan Program to states beyond the current where LCEF is licensed. Marketing will engage with and support the regional and district offices to better understand their unique needs so it can properly support their ministry efforts. Laborers For Christ (LFC) will complete a comprehensive study and re-design of its business model to reflect current sociological and economic realities with a focus on long-term sustainability. Capital Funding Services will develop a capital campaign strategy utilizing a team approach of individual experts within various components of a campaign for conducting campaigns in larger churches. District and National Operations (DNO) will continue dialogue with other synodical agencies to develop operational models for the future that seek to leverage the LCEF regional structure. Loans will seek opportunities to network with other synodical agencies in conjunction with product development, customer support and loan promotion efforts, and will actively participate in district and nationally hosted events, taking advantage of opportunities for key sponsorships. Loans will explore strategic partnerships with LCMS entities and partner churches and expand relationships with Recognized Service Organizations and associations of LCMS elementary and high schools. Information Technology will connect where appropriate with LCMS entities to increase communications in the areas of cybersecurity, customer relationship management and vendor management. Facilities Management will leverage existing relationships with partners such as Foundry Commercial, LCEF s real estate partner, to assist entities and customers with maintenance and management of physical infrastructure, analyzing building operations and suggesting improvements and opportunities for savings. Benefiting from networking opportunities with the Concordia University System through the National Student Marketing Competition, Marketing will host a high school entrepreneur competition in the St. Louis area with a desire to have a nationwide program in the future. They will also organize networking events and mutual learning sessions with various LCMS entities. Ministry Support will consider partnering with the Office of National Mission (ONM) to develop a ministry geared to older LCMS members. In concert with the synodical stewardship group, Ministry Support will determine new stewardship opportunities for LCMS congregations. DNO will continue to place a strong emphasis on growing the roles of investing partners with the LCEF. Cultivation, development and ongoing maintenance of these investor relationships will drive lending activities for the foreseeable future. Loans will continue to work with impaired borrowers to return a significant portion of these loans to the active loan portfolio.

53 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Finance projects LCEF will achieve sufficient net income that will provide for distribution of operating results and contributions to the Kaleidoscope Fund. Finance will also expand awareness and focus of LCEF s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process, ensuring accountability and engagement throughout the organization. LCEF has truly been blessed with positive financial results, loyal support from its investors and faithful commitment from its borrowers. Through this support, LCEF has been able to meet the loan needs of ministries within the LCMS and maintain its strong financial position. LCEF once again distributed portions of its operating results to participating districts and the Synod along with ministry grants through the Kaleidoscope Fund. Management remains committed to supporting those ministries struggling financially, in a firm yet encouraging way, confident that God will provide a path for faithful ministries to continue to fulfill the mission of sharing the Gospel. A few South Wisconsin District outcomes: Investments, assets ready for ministry use within our District, has increased in the last five years by more than $,000,000. Over the last five years, the South Wisconsin District received $0,. in operating results from Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). This earnings distribution is made available to districts and the Synod each year that LCEF is profitable. The amount given back to each district is based upon a - way average consisting of the following components: loans to congregations compared to total congregations, operating income, income producing assets, investors as a % of confirmed members and capital-to-asset ratio. LCEF was blessed to provide South Wisconsin District with more than $0,000 for missions, supporting congregations and church workers, and many other outreach initiatives. During the past triennium, LCEF introduced the new Church Improvement Loan. In LCEF s current fiscal year, seven South Wisconsin District congregations received Church Improvement Loan funding. Learn more about LCEF s Church Improvement Loan at

54 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Miscellaneous Matters: Overtures OVERTURE -0 To Correct the Erroneous Practice of Female Lectors WHEREAS God created man first and then the woman (Gen ; I Timothy :), and WHEREAS on the basis of this order of creation God commands women not to teach or to exercise authority over men in the churches, but to remain silent and learn in quietness and all submission, which St. Paul explains as follows: Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet she will be saved through childbearing if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control (I Timothy :-), and as follows: For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints, the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says (I Corinthians :-), and WHEREAS the words learn quietly with all submissiveness and they are not permitted to speak explicitly exclude women from speaking the Scripture lessons to the whole congregation, and WHEREAS many congregations in the LCMS have accepted the practice of women speaking the Scripture lessons to the congregation, and WHEREAS the Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) document of, titled Women in the Church: Scriptural Principles and Ecclesial Practice, by claiming on page that there is no Apostolic prohibition of women reading the lessons in the public service directly contradicts St. Paul who says the women should keep silent in the churches, and WHEREAS this practice, being contrary to the Word of God, is thereby destructive to the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace which we as Christians are to pursue, and WHEREAS the public reading of Scripture is listed by St. Paul as one of Timothy s official duties as pastor (I Timothy :), and WHEREAS WHEREAS WHEREAS RESOLVED RESOLVED RESOLVED RESOLVED Circuit South Wisconsin District while extraordinary circumstances may arise when laymen must read the lessons before the congregation in place of the pastor, the Scriptures specifically prohibit women from this task based on the order of creation, and our sinful culture is working mightily to confuse or outright deny the clear distinctions between male and female as established and ordered by our Creator, and the Church, trusting that God is not a God of confusion, does well to stand firm in the face of this world s lies with respect to the differences and distinct responsibilities given to men and women, particularly concerning the pastoral office and the worship life of the congregation, therefore let it be that the South Wisconsin District of the LCMS call on the Synod in convention to commission the CTCR to revisit the CTCR document Women in the Church: Scriptural Principles and Ecclesial Practice, specifically regarding the practice of women reading the Holy Scriptures publicly before the congregation, and be it further that the CTCR revisit the issue of whether the public reading before the congregation constitutes an official duty and authoritative act of the pastoral office in view of I Timothy :, and be it further that the South Wisconsin District of the LCMS affirm that the men, as heads of their own households, should be the leaders in their congregations, and be it finally that the South Wisconsin District of the LCMS call on its president and pastors to study together and teach their congregations what the Scriptures teach about the roles of men and women in the home and the church, that we might gain a better understanding and stronger agreement on what God's Word says concerning our various stations in life.

55 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Missions and Human Care Rev. Jonah P. Burakowski, Executive Assistant to the President for Mission The godly rejoice when the Gospel is widely spread, many come to faith, and Christ s kingdom is increased in this way. -Martin Luther (Plass, What Luther Says, pg. (0) We share our faith in a world that is pluralistic in religious belief, understanding and practice. Around us the secular culture can t quite come to grips with who we are and what we believe, often misunderstanding our purpose and aim. Frequently, we aren t taken seriously which can make it hard to feel comfortable as we labor to engage those around us. Yet, we are prepared. Through the catechetical instruction received from faithful pastors and Sunday school teachers, by the preaching of the salvation Gospel, from Bible studies, and one on one encounters with those who share the message of Christ crucified we have a rich foundation for witness. Even now, God prepares you, by calling and equipping people to serve in His kingdom. He calls Pastors, missionaries, church planters, deaconesses and other church workers to bring the Word, His Word, to those who need to hear the message of salvation. All around the South Wisconsin District this message is being shared in Hmong, Francophonie, Lingala, American Sign Language, Spanish, English or German. The words of eternal life are being shared with 00 people who meet at a club house in Middleton because they don t yet have a church building. In the farm fields around Sheboygan to the migrant workers, to the inmates of the Milwaukee County House of Correction, and to the homeless in the viaducts around the city of Milwaukee. These Words reach across the miles to those who live in Tomah, down the corridor to Kenosha and to the college students at the UW-Madison. To the Dominican Republic, over to Africa and down to southern Texas. The penetrating power of this Word brings people to repentance and then into the newness of a regenerated life in Christ. This is mission! When we consider what Luther says about mission, it is with joy that we work to share Christ with those who do not yet know Him. Pastors, commissioned church workers, lay leaders, and volunteers are looking for ways to be effective missionaries in their neighborhoods and communities. Christ is being made known because of the support you provide, and you certainly are Bold in your witness which is a blessing indeed. The South Wisconsin District is one of districts that makeup our Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. We are an expansive and diverse district of approximately 0, members who attend 0 churches. We have children enrolled in preschools, elementary schools, high schools and are home to Concordia University Mequon. Traveling around our district I am struck by how different, yet similar, everyone is. Rural, urban, suburban, inner-city, small town different needs, different settings, different approaches. Yet, our faith in Jesus Christ is what unifies us all. It is Jesus who brings us together. By the gracious operation of the Holy Spirit sinners are brought to faith in a Risen Savior, and united under Jesus as the Head of His Church. As members of His body, we joyously are about the task of building and expanding His Kingdom. Values and Purpose The Office of Mission and Human care exists as part of the district to support and expand opportunities for mission outreach and human care. Fundamentally we strive to help others: -Witness the good news to all men (Mark :; Acts :) -Grow in the Word of God (Colossians :; Timothy :-) -Serve the needs of the Body of Christ in love (John :-; Galatians :0) To fulfill those fundamental values, we work to support current or cooperatively establish new ministries through:. Ongoing support of Specialized Ministries that are reaching populations not ordinarily reached by existing parishes.. Direct Mission Starts developed and funded through the Office of Mission and Human Care with cooperation and consent of the local circuit and/or parish.. Circuit and/or individual parish mother/daughter starts, with or without the financial support of the Office of Mission and Human Care, but with consultation, coaching and support.. Mission outreach and expansion through cooperation with local parishes to reach people of specific ethnic, cultural or language groups.

56 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin The identification and development of leaders for theological education and instruction toward ordination or commissioning.. Partnering with synodical resources which includes offices, recognized service organizations or existing ministries in other LCMS districts.. Grant identification, writing and consultation for individual parishes or circuits. District Supported Mission and Human Care Ministries I have been serving in this office since September 0 and in this time, I have worked to become familiar with our current SWD mission and human care ministries. Visiting circuits, parishes, and schools has been an opportunity for me to meet a variety of very dedicated people serving with the gifts and talents the Lord has given them. Following, you will see an update of how the Lord has impacted the many efforts of His people around the South Wisconsin District. Are we perfect? No, but many have been working hard to serve with what they have received. In many instances these ministries are increasing despite limited resources or assistance and I continue to be impressed by the dedication and willingness of those who are engaged in the work of the Lord. International Partnership in the Dominican Republic Overall the state of the mission center is healthy and robust. In ten years a lot has been accomplished by a devoted group of missionaries who serve the Lord and His Church in the Dominican Republic. The team is made up of individuals with a variety of gifts and abilities to support both the local church and the Latin American Region which includes 0 countries. Led by Regional Director Rev. Ted Krey, an assortment of new initiatives, churches, schools and preaching stations have been established to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a long-term plan is being developed to increase their reach. Locally, in the Dominican Republic, a significant contribution has been the establishment of the Concordia Reformer Seminary and Mercy Center the first new seminary to be opened in the Latin American Region in 0 years! Work continues to improve the campus and 0 students are now enrolled in the residential program while numerous others are served by the virtual program offered. The team focuses on establishing relationships, catechesis and evangelism and the seminarians are sent into the communities with the mercy and love of Christ. The SWD has sent teachers, principals, pastors, lay leaders and short-term mission teams to the Dominican Republic and efforts are being made to assist the seminary in translating theological works into Spanish. Hmong Ministry Pr. Faiv Neng Her Hmong Hope, Milwaukee Pr. Moua Vang Benediction, Milwaukee Pr. Moses Thao Hmong Lutheran Community at Redeemer, Manitowoc Pr. Blong Vang Hmong Outreach at Trinity, Oshkosh Like all families, immigrant families are diverse, complex, and have strengths and challenges. Considering the process of migration may take some years to complete it can create transitional families with a limited support network. Initially established in our district in, to address both the spiritual and physical needs of the increasing Hmong community, this ministry has increased from one to four congregations that meet at established English speaking parishes. Two of the pastors, Moua Vang and Moses Thao, are bi-vocational while pastors Faiv Neng Her and Blong Vang serve in a more traditional pastoral model. All four have been intentional in their efforts to increase the involvement of young families. Pr. Her has worked with the other pastors to increase the number of lay leaders through training and encouragement in an ongoing effort to address future leadership needs and ministry sustainability. The SOS Center, Milwaukee Mrs. Sheila Strozier Interim Director Located at th and North Avenue in Milwaukee, the SOS center has been a location for family outreach for decades. Countless families have benefitted from the various afterschool and summer programs offered and parishes from around the district have been generous in supporting those efforts. Knowing the importance of this unique ministry opportunity, the district increased financial support to the center for program and staff support. Recognizing the need to expand outreach opportunities in a changing community, the center board has agreed to engage in some significant strategic planning to restructure operationally. This will include identifying facility upgrades, programmatic assessment, and outreach training to increase the center s ability to conduct mercy work while

57 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June continuing to be distinctly Lutheran in practice. The process is in the early stages and will end in a plan for partnerships, district support, long-range goals for community engagement, and a sustainable staffing model that meets those needs. Milwaukee House of Correction, Franklin Ch. Afam Ikanih Ch. Ikanih is the only full-time chaplain serving in this county correctional facility of,000 inmates. Responsible for the direct pastoral care of all inmates, the administration has increased his responsibility for chaplain services and engaged in facility worship center renovations with his encouragement and input. Conducting worship, adult instruction, Bible study, individual counseling for inmates and their families, and coordinating with other denominational leaders has been his primary charge. Recognizing the need for pastoral services for officers and staff, the administration has increased access to chaplain services by giving their staff flex time to visit with Ch. Ikanih. The administration has asked the district to increase staff services for the House of Correction and the Wisconsin Lutheran Women s Missionary League provided a grant to support a part-time deaconess to meet that request. Ch. Ikanih and Rev. Burakowski are working with the facility administration to create a sustainable ministry model which would include financial support from the facility for chaplain services. Hispanic Ministry Pr. German Novelli, Sr. CPTLN Coordinator, Milwaukee Pr. German Novelli, Jr. Grace, Milwaukee Pr. Alfonso Prada St. Martini, Milwaukee Vicar David Blass (Candidate for Ordination) St. John, Plymouth Vicar Edmundo Rosales Primera Iglesia Santa Cruz, Racine A vibrant and rich community has been growing at a variety of churches around our district: Cristos Para Todas Las Naciones (Christ for the Nations or CPTLN) is a collaboration between the Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) and the South Wisconsin District. Pr. Novelli, Sr. coordinates this effort and recently CPTLN has rolled out the LHM youth and family ministry called Project Joel. This initiative encourages young people to have healthy lifestyles with a Christian foundation. Started in Panama in, Project Joel has gradually increased its participation around the world with the primary objective of providing Christian youth fellowship, healthy lifestyle instruction and Bible study in partnership with schools (public and parochial). Project Joel has begun at Grace and St. Martini Churches and CPTLN is looking to expand into the Lutheran schools. Grace, Milwaukee has continued to reach the community on the south side of Milwaukee. Pr. Novelli, Jr. continues to lead worship in English but recently added a bilingual worship service that utilizes digital broadcast technology for translation. Alternating language formats (English or Spanish) each week, worship participants can read and hear in the opposite language in real time. This has been a significant blessing for the community and worship attendance has increased. St. Martini, Milwaukee offers English and bilingual services and have recently approved improvements to their facility to support digital broadcast technology. Pr. Prada has worked very hard to strengthen the relationship with the LUMIN faculty and administration to connect with families. Offering multiple family, marriage, health, and fellowship programs and classes, St. Martini has become a vibrant family focused parish that is beginning to extend into the surrounding community. This summer a youth program will be introduced, and Project Joel has been introduced to the school families. St. John, Plymouth has been the vicarage parish for Vicar David Blass. Providing a platform for Hispanic outreach, the Sheboygan community has embraced this new ministry. Recently receiving a call to Good Shepherd Sheboygan, Vicar Blass will be ordained into the Office of Holy and Public Ministry at the end of June where he will continue to serve the Spanish speaking community and increase the opportunities for outreach to those who live in the area. The congregation continues to flourish, and the benefit of a full-time Spanish speaking ministry has been a blessing. Primera Iglesia Santa Cruz, Racine currently meets at Holy Cross and is served by Vicar Edmundo Rosales who will complete his studies later this year. A bilingual worship service is offered while Bible studies and home visits are conducted in Spanish. In the future Project Joel will be offered as the congregation grows. St. John, Beloit has begun a Spanish worship service to meet the needs of an expanding Hispanic community. Pr. Dennis Roser spent weeks in an immersion language program in Mexico to solidify his skills and he has begun to develop relationships with local Hispanic groups and agencies in the Beloit area.

58 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin African Immigrant Ministry Pr. Chris Ikanih Bethany, Milwaukee Pr. Gui Kasongo Kabeo Benediction and Gospel, Milwaukee Pr. Elijah Ndon Holy Ghost, Milwaukee Our district is home to a variety of immigrants from Africa, many who settled around Milwaukee. Bethany, Milwaukee has been actively engaged in serving the underemployed, unemployed, and homeless in Milwaukee. Serving hot meals twice a week, delivering bag lunches, operating a food and clothing bank, and providing blankets and sleeping bags to the homeless is a significant part of the work Pr. Ikanih and the members of the parish do. Supported solely through donations and community support agencies, the region is significantly impacted by the mercy work and Gospel outreach tirelessly carried out daily. Benediction and Gospel, Milwaukee are served by Pr. Kasongo as he conducts worship in French and English. Both parishes offer Bible studies, ESL classes, family support, counseling, job placement, and transportation to immigrants predominately from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Pr. Kasongo is also working on establishing two French speaking congregations in other districts and with his help, our district will establish another congregation in the Madison area once leadership has finished English instruction. Holy Ghost, Milwaukee continues to offer a safe place for immigrants to learn about Christianity while received the support they need to establish themselves in the U.S. This parish offers a food bank and is working with the neighborhood to increase safety and mercy. Urban Ministry Milwaukee Pr. Dennis Harmon Mission of Christ and Hope, Milwaukee Ch. Afam Ikanih Mission of Christ Free at Last, Milwaukee Mission of Christ and Hope Lutheran Churches in Milwaukee are under the spiritual care of Pr. Harmon. Engaged in vigorous community outreach, both parishes are working to serve the neighborhoods they are located in. Both offer a food and clothing bank, Bible studies and family support. Pr. Harmon has a passion for strengthening families and is preparing to introduce community family meals to foster a stronger sense of community while teaching the importance of Christian values in the home. Ch. Ikanih provides leadership for the Free at Last ministry housed at Mission of Christ. Giving spiritual and physical support to those who have been released from the Milwaukee House of Correction is the goal of this unique ministry. Each participant that arrives at Mission of Christ is given transportation coupons, a care bag of basic personal care items, a referral for housing, and an invitation to return for job and counseling services. Funded through the District and donations, Free at Last is a ministry intending to be an encouraging place to prevent recently released inmates from returning to the House of Correction. A great deal of individual counseling and care is offered to those who participate in this ministry and Ch. Ikanih is developing a vocation training element that would pair former inmates with local employers willing to employ and train them. POBLO Mr. Ebou Faye - Lay missionary People of the Book Lutheran Outreach (POBLO) was started in Detroit to help LCMS parishes reach out to their Muslim neighbors. Ebou Faye works out of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, reaching out to African Muslim immigrants through ESL, sewing classes and individual home visits. A partner ministry of the SWD, POBLO provides a great deal of ministry resource to parishes and individuals looking for ways to reach out to Muslim neighbors with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mr. Faye gives presentations, will consult with parish leadership, and offers Bible studies Deaf Ministry Pr. John Reinke Our Savior, Madison & Holy Cross, Delavan Pr. Bud Palmer Emmanuel, West Allis & Holy Cross, Delavan Both Pastors work in a variety of mediums with both deaf and hearing individuals to increase awareness and support for deaf ministry in the SWD. Actively engaged in teaching, preaching, pastoral care, instruction and leadership they have worked to raise lay leaders within the deaf community so that new parishes can be established around the country. Pr. Reinke, with Pr. Palmer s support, is also engaged in international opportunities so the deaf can receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ in other countries.

59 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Karenni Outreach Trinity Freistadt Trinity Freistadt actively serves the Burmese ethnic minority in Milwaukee (Karenni) by providing transportation to their Lutheran Day School near Mequon. This has opened many opportunities for Trinity including fellowship, worship and education initiatives that have enriched the church, school and Karenni communities. Campus Ministry Pr. Dan Anderson University of Wisconsin Madison, Calvary Chapel Pr. Michael Larson University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and Marquette University, Luther Memorial Chapel Vacant Faith Lutheran church /University of Wisconsin La Crosse Pr. Anderson serves Calvary Chapel as campus pastor and provides oversight for the International Student Outreach coordinated by Judy Tang. Located in a property owned and maintained by the SWD, the congregation serves undergraduates, graduates and non-students with a Sunday worship service, daily fellowship, Bible studies, leadership development, mission trips and pastoral care. Two students live in the building as fellows and in exchange for room and board they provide housekeeping, basic security and access to study rooms and the sanctuary after hours. The International Outreach provides ESL, Bible study and fellowship for approximately 0 students from around the world. Pr. Larson, who was installed in October, serves as pastor at Luther Memorial and campus chaplain to both campuses as well as providing oversight for the International Outreach. Weekly dinners, fellowship, Bible studies and discussion groups (for English improvement) are offered and the International Outreach continues to experience significant growth. Recently Pr. Larson worked with the leadership to identify opportunities for increasing campus ministry and plans for restructuring the staff, increasing international outreach, and providing more Bible study are being developed. Faith Lutheran, La Crosse Vacant Cross Lutheran Church Plant Middleton Pr. Joel Brandt Bethlehem, Sun Prairie The SWD, in partnership with Bethlehem Sun Prairie, established a church plant with a generous donation of land from a local developer. Meeting in the Bishop s Bay development club house, this plant has grown to over 00 members causing them to offer two worship services because of space limitations. The efforts of Pr. Brandt and the congregation has borne much fruit and on October, 0 Cross Lutheran Church will formally charter as new parish. While more work needs to be done this faithful group of people are ready to engage their neighbors as they prepare to build a new church and school in Middleton. Praise the Lord! Mercy Work Port Arthur, Tx In September 0 hurricane Harvey devastated a majority of the coast of Texas. Port Arthur was one of the cities impacted and when the Texas District asked other districts for help, the South Wisconsin District responded. Six teams of twelve volunteers were formed from members of different churches around the SWD and sent to Port Arthur to help in the recovery effort. Each trip, subsidized by donations to the SWD Hurricane Relief, included food, transportation, tools and all the necessary building materials (dry wall, mud, tape, paint, etc.). Volunteers stayed in the gymnasium at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Port Arthur and a great deal of work was accomplished as teams served a community in need. Conclusion I am grateful for the work of my sainted colleague, Rev. Peter Kelm, whose efforts and passion for mission will be missed. While his departure was sad and a loss for all of us, I am confidant that we will continue to preach, teach, witness, and engage those around us with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am expressly thankful for your past and present financial support which has been made as direct gifts, special offerings, congregational support and some estate planning. I am often surprised by the generous and open way people express their appreciation, thanks, or provide guidance and suggestion. Some of the future opportunities we will engage in were the outcome of a conversation that began in the narthex or fellowship hall while I was visiting a parish.

60 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin 0 I am aware more will need to be done and with the direction of the Holy Spirit we will do it. But I must note that mission is an important part of the work of our district. Over the past years, or so, significant reductions in the giving of congregations has impacted outreach and mission adversely. I recognize that some churches have experienced a change in numbers, but I am also aware that other churches support missions and ministries of other denominations. This should be of some concern as the freedom in the Gospel Lutherans preach and teach is not the same message other denominations share. Jesus may be taught, but many other denominations offer a Gospel hindered by the law when they teach and preach decision or acceptance theology. If support is offered to mission agencies and missionaries from those denominations we are actively supporting a Gospel message hindered by works for righteousness. Supporting Lutheran mission, outreach, ministries and missionaries is what we ought to be doing and I am asking that you seriously consider where you send your mission dollars. We are partnered will mission opportunities all around the world. We have many right here in our own communities and I am thankful that I have the opportunity to be part of it in one way or another. I am mindful that God presents the path and the direction and I look forward to serving Him and you.

61 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Late Overtures OVERTURE L-0 Election of the Chairman for the Council of Presidents, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Whereas, the Council of Presidents (COP) met in April 0- and elected their chairman; and Whereas, Twenty-Seven Districts had not yet had their District convention, and of those that did some had elected new men to serve as District Presidents, thus allowing outgoing and retiring officers to elect a chairman for the incoming newly elected officers; and Whereas, the COP is defined in the following manner in Bylaw.. (g) Council: An officially established group elected or appointed as an advisory body. The council of the Synod is the Council of Presidents. ; and Whereas, the purpose and function of the COP is essential to proper ecclesiastical supervision of the members of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod as defined in Bylaws.0. and The Council of Presidents shall provide opportunity for the President of the Synod to advise and counsel his representatives in the regions and districts and for the regional vice-presidents and district presidents in turn to give counsel to the President. The Council of Presidents also exists to provide opportunity for the presidents of the districts and the Praesidium of the Synod to counsel with one another on matters regarding the doctrine and administration of the Synod, its regions, and its districts, and to edify and support one another in the work they share..0.. The Council of Presidents shall serve as the Board of Assignments of the Synod. It shall assign first calls to candidates for the offices of ordained and commissioned ministers and handle or assist with placement of other professional church workers.; and Whereas, the chairman of the COP establishes the agenda for the Council, and chairs the meetings of the Council; and Whereas, the chairman of the COP represents the Council of President in various disciplinary and reconciliation processes, Bylaws..,.,.,., and. etc.; and Whereas, the chairman of the COP represents the Council in the prior approval process for potential seminary professors, as well as theological professors at our Concordia Universities Bylaws.0... and.0...; and Whereas, the chairman of COP is elected by a majority vote of the COP; and Whereas, regarding the election of a chairman of such a council Robert s Rules of Order states that, A board that is not an instrumentality of a parent assembly or membership body is organized as any deliberative assembly, with a chairman or president, a secretary, and other officers if the authority under which the board is constituted makes no other provision as to how the officers are to be determined. A board that is to elect its officers should meet for this purpose as soon possible after the selection of its members. (Robert s Rules of Order, th Edition, page, -); and Whereas, regarding the election of a chairman of such a council Robert s Rules of Order also states under Effect of Partial Change of Board Membership that If the board is one that elects its own officers or appoints standing committees, it chooses new officers and committees as soon as the new board members have taken up their duties, just as if the entire board membership had changed. (Robert s Rules of Order, th Edition, page, 0-); and Whereas, all other boards and commissions of the LCMS follow the guidelines spelled out in Robert s Rules of Order, as do district conventions and boards of directors; and Whereas, the chairman of COP represents the members of the Council in so many and varied important matters as noted above; and Whereas, it is clear from Robert s Rules of Order that, since some district conventions have been held but others have not (the last LCMS district convention meets in July th -0 th 0 to elect its president), electing a chair for the Council of Presidents in the April 0 COP meeting disenfranchises those newly elected district presidents from selecting their own chairman; and Whereas, some newly elected district presidents have the privilege of voting for the chairman, while others not (at least one of whom is now elected but does not assume the office until June, 0); resulting again in some disenfranchised; and

62 0 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Whereas, the new Council of Presidents (0-0) will meet for the first time in September 0; therefore, be it Resolved, that South Wisconsin District in convention petition the COP to conduct its business in accord with Robert s Rules of Order the COP manual.. under Elections be amended to say, The officers shall be chosen by separate nominating ballots and election at the first regular meeting of the Council of Presidents following the completion of all district conventions in the year in which district conventions are held. ; and be it further Resolved, that, should the out-going COP chairman no longer be on the Council, the Vice-Chairman of the COP preside over the election of a new COP chairman at the September meeting; and be it finally Resolved, that if both the outgoing chairman and vice-chair of the COP are no longer on the Council, the Synod President would preside over the election of a new COP chair. Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church West Bend, WI 00 OVERTURE L-0 To Elect the Program Committee Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, electing the chairman of the Council of Presidents (COP) at the September meeting following the cycle of district conventions, a concern arises regarding the selection of the Program Committee of COP.; and the Program Committee consists of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and the Secretary of the COP, as well as two at-large COP members (each of whom is up for election during each district convention cycle), along with the Synod President and First Vice-President of Synod; and electing the Program Committee at the April meeting in the midst of district conventions, not only disenfranchises those district presidents not yet elected, it also creates potential that one or more vacancies may occur should one or more of the district presidents on the Program Committee not be re-elected at their respective district conventions; therefore be it Resolved, that the that South Wisconsin District in convention petition the Cop to elect the Program Committee of the COP, in the September meeting of the COP, following the cycle of district conventions; and be it further Resolved, that, as part of their final responsibilities, the outgoing Program Committee plan the September COP meeting, following the cycle of district conventions, and finally be it Resolved, that the Clergy Call and Roster Committee, which has been entrusted with keeping the COP Manual current, be charged with making the appropriate changes to the Manual in accord with these two resolutions. Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church West Bend, WI 00 OVERTURE L-0 To Confess and Reaffirm the Six Days of Creation are six literal days Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, the South Wisconsin District Pastoral Conference adopted unanimously the resolution To Confess and Reaffirm Six-Day Creation and the Official Position of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ; and Synod has never formally defined Day יוֹם) Yom ) used in context to creation; and Day יוֹם) Yom ) is defined and limited by the addition of And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. (Genesis :,,,,, ); and the days in Genesis are consecutively numbered and comprised of an evening and morning. ; and Exodus 0: commands a literal week of six days of work and one day of rest based on God s original creation/rest week. The two weeks would seem, then, to be of equal duration; and

63 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Whereas, grammatically the word day יוֹם) Yom ) is undeniably used in Hebrew as in English in a variety of ways, yet in the context of Genesis, it is understood as an ordinary/normal -hour sense is the most natural sense; and Whereas, the official position of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod regarding creation is, We teach that God has created heaven and earth, and that in the manner and in the space of time recorded in the Holy Scriptures, especially Gen. and, namely, by His almighty creative word, and in six days. We reject every doctrine which denies or limits the work of creation as taught in Scripture. In our days it is denied or limited by those who assert, ostensibly in deference to science, that the world came into existence through a process of evolution; that is, that it has, in immense periods of time, developed more or less of itself. Since no man was present when it pleased God to create the world, we must look for a reliable account of creation to God's own record, found in God's own book, the Bible. We accept God's own record with full confidence and confess with Luther's Catechism: I believe that God has made me and all creatures. (A Brief Statement of the Doctrinal Position of the Missouri Synod, ), therefore let it be Resolved, that the South Wisconsin District in convention 0, confess and reaffirm that God created the world and everything in it in six days, is to be understood as six literal ordinary/normal days as defined by evening and morning; and let it be further Resolved, that the South Wisconsin District in convention petition The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in convention 0, to confess, reaffirm, and formally make the official position of Synod, that God created the world and everything in it in six days, is to be understood in the natural sense of the Genesis, as literal normal days as defined by evening and morning. Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church West Bend, WI 00 OVERTURE L-0 To reject the false teaching of Old Earth Creationism Whereas, Romans :(ESV) Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned, and Whereas, Old Earth Creationism teaches that death was in the animal kingdom in the world before the fall, and Whereas, Old Earth Creationism teaches that the day יוֹם) Yom ) cannot be a literal/normal day, thus rejecting the most natural sense of day יוֹם) Yom ) Genesis, and Whereas, Old Earth Creationism teaches that Adam couldn t have named all the animals in one day, thus rejecting the clear testimony of God s Word, Genesis :-0(ESV) So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. 0 The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him., and Whereas, the teachings of Old Earth Creationism are contrary to the inerrant and infallible Word of God, therefore be it, Resolved, that the South Wisconsin District in convention 0 reject the false teaching of Old Earth Creationism, and be it further; Resolved, that the South Wisconsin District in convention petition The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in convention 0, to formally reject as contrary to the Word of God the teachings of Old Earth Creationism. Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church West Bend, WI 00

64 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin OVERTURE L-0 To Encourage Proper Oversight in Administration of Lord s Supper by Visitation from Ecclesiastical Supervisors Whereas, The synod has consistently encouraged its pastors and congregations to adhere to faithful communion practices; and Whereas, Pastors are called to be faithful in their stewardship of the mysteries of God ( Cor. : ; Tim. : ) and are in need of encouragement to carry out this important stewardship; and Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, Whereas, Resolved, Resolved, Resolved, Resolved, St. Paul admonishes the Corinthians against eating the Lord s supper with divisions among them ( Cor. : ); and The synod in convention has commended for study the report of the Commission on Theology and Church relations, Admission to the Lord s supper ; and Concerns about communion practice still come before district and synod conventions for resolution; and The practice of inviting all baptized believers who merely affirm the real presence while neglecting to address the necessity of unity of confession, is not consistent with the biblical and confessional position of the synod; and The synod Handbook directs the district president to supervise the doctrine, the life, and the official administration on the part of the ordained or commissioned ministers who are members of his district or are subject to his ecclesiastical supervision (Bylaw..); and The synod Handbook makes provision for official congregational visits by the respective district president or his representative; and The synod Handbook states that the district president is to seek to bring about to the greatest possible degree the achievement of the synod s objectives as expressed in Article iii of its Constitution (Bylaw.. [b]); and The synod Handbook states that he shall conduct his official visits in an evangelical manner (Bylaw.. [c]) and come to the pastor and the congregation as a brotherly advisor (Bylaw.. [d]); therefore be it that the South Wisconsin District in convention request the district president (or his representative) be encouraged to address the congregation s administration of the Lord s supper in his visits, spending time in the Word of God, discussing the Synod s position on close(d) communion ; and be it further That those practices which are not in harmony with the scriptures and Lutheran Confessions be addressed fraternally and evangelically; and be it further That the President of the synod be exhorted to see that the district presidents apply themselves faithfully to this task in accord with his responsibility as detailed in LCMS Constitution Article XI B, especially paragraphs (), (), and (); and be it finally That in accord with LCMS Constitution XII (a) and (b) all district presidents shall report the progress of this visitation regarding proper communion practices to the Synod President no less than 0 days before the 0 Synod Convention so that he can report on such at that convention. Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church West Bend, WI 00

65 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Committee on Convention Nominations District MEMBERS Rev. Bryan Osladil, chair Carolyn Blum Dave Burgess Duane Graf Ronald Kabitzke Gene Ladendorf Michael Milbrath Bob Pulley Rev. Jason Schockman Rev. Daniel Torkelson Rev. David Totsky, advisory There were two vacancies on the committee. A. NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH WISCONSIN DISTRICT SWD Bylaw.a, as amended at the 0 Convention states:..a. The candidates for the office of President shall be a maximum of five ordained ministers (or greater, in the case of ties) receiving the highest number of votes on the nominating ballots of the congregations and agreeing to serve if elected. Only those candidates for the office of President who have received at least five votes on the nominating ballots shall be listed on the ballot of the district convention. All those receiving nominations shall be listed by the Secretary of the District in the convention workbook together with the number of votes each received. The election must be by ballot. No nominations may be made on the floor of the convention unless only one candidate results from the congregation nominating process, nor are write-in candidates permitted on the convention ballot. Thirty-Seven District congregations submitted nominations for the office of District president. There were thirtyseven valid nominations. The men, all of whom are ordained, nominated for the office of District president were as follows: John Wille David Paape Randolph Raasch William Kilps Harold Senkbeil Daniel Torkelson Peter Bender John Berg Matthew Harrison Nathan Meador Lance O Donnell In accordance with the requirements of bylaw..a, since John Wille is the only individual who meets the requirements for inclusion on the presidential ballot based upon congregational nominations, additional floor nominations shall be sought for this position. B. NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICES OF VICE PRESIDENT (BY REGION) SWD Bylaw..b, as amended at the 0 South Wisconsin District convention, states:..b The candidates for the office of vice-president shall be ordained ministers from each region receiving at least two votes on the nominating ballots from the congregations in that region and agreeing to serve if elected. They shall be listed on the ballot of the district convention. All those receiving nominations shall be listed by the Secretary of the District in the convention workbook together with the number of votes each received. The election must be by ballot. If only one candidate results from the congregation nominating process, the applicable region(s) must meet in caucus to determine a second candidate. Write-in candidates are not permitted on the convention ballot. In the nominating process for vice president, thirty-seven congregations submitted nominations. One ballot was disqualified due to nominating individuals from regions other than that in which the congregation was located. There were a total of thirty-six valid nominating ballots for the office of vice president. Central East Eight Central East Region congregations submitted nominations for the office of vice president from the Central East Region. One nomination was invalid due to nomination of someone outside the region. The men nominated, and the number of nominations received for the office of District vice president were as follows:

66 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin Peter Bender (declined) David Paape Martinho Sander (declined) Eric Skovgaard Douglas Stowe (ineligible outside the region) Four men listed above received valid nominations for this region. Peter Bender and Martinho Sander have declined the nomination. David Paape and Eric Skovgaard are eligible and willing to be placed on the ballot. They become our slate of candidates for this office. Northeast Nineteen Northeast region congregations submitted nominations for the office of vice president from the Northeast Region. One nomination was invalid due to nominating an individual outside the region. The men nominated, and the number of nominations received for the office of District vice president were as follows: John Berg William Kilps Joseph Fisher Daniel Seehafer Robert Zick Nathan Meador Christopher Seifferlein Herbert Mueller (ineligible outside the region) Seven men listed above have received valid nominations for this region. There are six who have met the requirements stipulated by the bylaws and are eligible and willing to be placed on the ballot: John Berg, William Kilps, Joseph Fisher, Daniel Seehafer, Robert Zick, and Nathan Meador. These six men become our slate of candidates for this office. West Four congregations submitted nominations for the office of vice president from the West Region. The men nominated and the number of nominations received for the office of District vice president were as follows: Charlie Brandt David Jensen Paul Mundinger Donald Stein Since only one individual, Charlie Brandt, met the bylaw requirement through the congregational nomination process, the District bylaw requirements have not been met for this ballot. In accord with bylaw..b the West region must caucus to determine the second candidate. Southeast Six District congregations submitted nominations for the office of vice president from the Southeast Region. The men nominated, and the number of nominations received were as follows: Daniel Torkelson Douglas Stowe (declined) Mark Wenzel Since only one individual, Daniel Torkelson, met the bylaw requirement through the congregational nomination process, the District bylaw requirements have not been met for this ballot. In accord with bylaw..b the Southeast region must caucus to determine the second candidate. C. ELECTION OF CIRCUIT COUNSELORS (0-0) Circuit # Region Counselor (elected at forum) Metro South Shore Rev. Karl Fabrizius (appointed) Metro West Rev. Harold Bender Metro Northwest Rev. Richard Raabe Metro Central Rev. Steven Voigt Metro Southwest Rev. Eric Skovgaard

67 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June Metro North Shore Rev. Michael Henrichs Ozaukee/Washington Rev. Philip Hillenbrand Horicon Rev. Daniel Seehafer West Bend/Random Lake Rev. Joseph Fisher 0 Sheboygan South Rev. Christian Gugel Sheboygan North Rev. Bryan Osladil Sheboygan West Rev. Peter Peitsch Manitowoc Rev. John Patrick Niles Winnebago Rev. Ricky Schroeder Berlin Rev. Bryan Fritsch Marquette Rev. Gary Schultz La Crosse Rev. Phillip Enderle Southwest Rev. Thomas Reeder, Jr. Madison North Rev. Christopher Amen 0 Madison South Rev. Jason Zobel Oconomowoc Rev. Lance O Donnell (appointed) Watertown Rev. Matthew Martin Janesville Rev. Donald Fehlauer Beloit Rev. Dennis Roser Kenosha Rev. Joshua Conradt Racine Rev. Daniel Feldscher D. NOMINATIONS FOR OTHER ELECTED POSITIONS The committee on convention nominations District is responsible for. Requesting recommendations and, consequently, nominating candidates for the offices and positions to be elected at the convention, other than those of District President, regional vice-presidents, and circuit visitors. Gathering the consent of and biographical information on all the candidates, and. Presenting the slates and the collected information to the delegates at the convention. The call for nominations and recommendations went to District congregations in October 0. In the information received by congregations, it was recommended that nominations and recommendations to the committee be made using the District website (swd.lcms.org) or the District fax line (--00), but postal service was also acceptable. Nomination and recommendation forms for the various offices were posted on the website for download, thus keeping mailing and printing costs for the District to a minimum. Hard copies could be requested from the District office and received by mail. The committee solicited recommendations for the positions of District secretary; the board of directors; the committee on convention nominations District; committee on convention nominations Synod (lay), and Concordia University Wisconsin board of regents. While some congregations and individuals responded to the call for recommendations, there were offices for which no recommendation was received. There were also many offices for which only one recommendation was received, although the committee is constitutionally required to provide two nominees for each open position. In the future, please help your committee provide you with full slates by volunteering and recommending persons to serve. Incumbents, if eligible, were given first consideration on the slate. The names of those whose years of service would take them past the constitutional limit of twelve consecutive years in the same position were not put in nomination. The committee did not give any special consideration to those whose names were received in multiple recommendations. The bylaws require the committee on convention nominations to nominate twice the number of candidates to be elected for each open position. However, bylaw..d states, The District Convention reserves the right to nominate candidates directly from the floor whenever it deems it necessary or advisable. Please note, a nomination from the floor requires:. A first and a second (in writing);. Consent of the one being nominated (in writing);. The nominee s biographical information (in writing, but preferably electronically); and. All of the above then presented to the District secretary before the name may be put into nomination. Forms for floor nominations may be secured from the District secretary. Once the slate of candidates is complete, it must be approved by the District convention before the election takes place (bylaw..c).

68 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin The nominees slated by the committee for the various positions to be filled by election are as follows: Office of District Secretary elect one pastor to a three-year term Rev. David Totsky, incumbent Rev. Bryan Osladil Board of Directors South Wisconsin District The elected and voting members of the board of directors shall consist of sixteen voting members and shall be constituted as follows: a. The president of the District; b. The secretary of the District; c. Four ordained ministers (on the District roster, one from each region); d. Two commissioned ministers (on the District roster, each representing a different combination of regions); and e. Eight lay persons of the District (two from each region). The first vice-presidents, assistant secretary and treasurer are advisory members to the board of directors. Representation on the board is limited to not more than one voting member from any congregation. District personnel and others may attend the board of directors meeting as requested by the board or District president (bylaw.0). Two ordained ministers elect one from each region to a six-year term Central East West Rev. Mark Wangerin, incumbent Rev. David Jensen, incumbent Rev. M. Doug Peters Rev. Greg Hovland One commissioned minister elect one to represent the combination of regions to a six-year term Central East and Northeast West and Southeast Bradley Jentsch, incumbent Robert Lunak Jan Ladendorf Jay Lindsey Four lay persons elect one for each position indicated to a six-year term Central East Northeast Southeast West Kristen Kolell Myron Buss, incumbent George Neuberger Jeffery Kuglitsch Jonathan Lorenz Allen Konetzki Sarah Billings Committee on Convention Nominations District Bylaw.: The Committee on Convention Nominations consisting of twelve () members one ordained minister, one commissioned minister, and one lay person from each of the four regions shall be elected by the district convention. Four ordained ministers elect one from each region to a six-year term Central East Northeast Southeast West Rev. Wayne King Rev. Mark Wenzel Rev. Jason Schockman, incumbent Rev. Christopher Seifferlein Rev. Jack Gilbert Rev. Paul Mundinger Four commissioned ministers elect one from each region to a six-year term Central East West Duane Graf, incumbent Phillip Rogers Jack Burkee Luke Beck Three lay persons elect one from each region to a six-year term Central East West Kristen Kollel Dan Kromm Board of Regents Concordia University Wisconsin Synod Bylaw.0.., The Board of Regents of each college and university shall consist of no more than voting members:. One ordained minister, one commissioned minister, and two lay persons shall be elected by the geographical district in which the institution is located..... members may serve a maximum of three consecutive three-year terms and must hold membership in a

69 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June member congregation of the Synod.. Not more than two of the elected members shall be members of the same congregation. One ordained minister from the South Wisconsin District elect to a three-year term Rev. John Berg, incumbent Rev. M. Douglas Peters One commissioned minister from the South Wisconsin District elect to a three-year term Dwayne Jobst, incumbent Mark Bahr David Koopman Two lay persons from the South Wisconsin District elect to a three-year term Position I Position II Robert Denkert, incumbent Richard Laabs, incumbent Marcia Arndt Committee on Convention Nominations Synod (lay delegate) Synod Bylaw..: The Committee for Convention Nominations is to be regarded as an ad hoc convention committee, to which the limitations on holding multiple offices do not apply. The delegate and alternate are elected for a three-year term and is eligible to be re-elected twice. Ron Kabitzke Alan Konetzki Catherine (Carrie) O Donnell Respectfully Submitted, Committee on Convention Nominations Rev. Bryan Osladil, chair E. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION OF THOSE NOMINATED (NOMINEES NOT LISTED HERE MAY BE FOUND IN TODAY S BUSINESS) ARNDT, Marcia M. Age: ; Occupation: Associate Dean Manufacturing, Moraine Park Tech. College; Region: SE; Education: UW-Stout; UW-Madison; Degrees: B.S. 0; M.S. 0; Experience and activities Congregation: Community Outreach Board 0-present, Chair-present; Co-Leader Small Group Ministry 0-present; Co-Chair Capital Fundraising Campaign 0; Pastor Call Comm. 0, 0; By-Laws Comm. 0-; Family Promise Volunteer 0-present; Altar Guild 00-present; Women s Bible study leader 0-; Board of Ed. -00, Chair 00-0; Church Council 00-0; District/Circuit: Passionate Believers Conference 0; SWD Convention delegate 0; Community: years in Adult and Continuing Ed. at the instructional and administrative level - program/curriculum development, team and collaborative-based transformational leadership, business and industry outreach, grant writing/management, facilitation, lab, equipment, budget, change and conflict management skills; Senior Citizens Activities, Inc., West Bend, Bd. of Dir. 0- present; Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs North American Foundation Board 00-, Sec. 0-; United Way of Washington Co. Board 00-, Strategic Planning Chair, Sec., Vice Pres. and President; TEMPO-Wash. Co. (Women s Business and Leadership Group) 0-present; West Bend Leadership Prog. 00-0; Present Congregation: Divine Savior, Hartford; Hopes for the District: We as a society are confronted with increased challenges, societal, family and individual problems and attacks on our Christian faith. We as Christians are encouraged to teach the Gospel to all, but most are not equipped or comfortable with it. My hope for the SWD is to effectively reach out to members/students to help them increase their service within the congregation, the community, their place of work and school. It is through every member/student and the personal relationships they develop within the congregation/school and outside of it that we can help others to strengthen their faith. It is faith in action, which will encourage our fellow Christians to lead lives of integrity and be an example for others. By strengthening members /students faith, we can then equip them to increase outreach and service to the community. This will positively impact the lives of the people they touch in their everyday actions. This will be accomplished through increased efforts by the district for partnerships within the communities such as with community-based non-profits.

70 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin BECK, Luke E. Age: ; Occupation: Teacher and Principal; Region: W; Education: Valparaiso Univ.; Hofstra Univ.; CUW; Degrees: B.A. in History ; M.S. Sec. Ed. ; Colloquy 00; Experience and activities Congregation: Teacher, Hope Luth., Chicago, IL -; Teacher, St. John s, LaGrange, IL -00; Teacher/Principal, St. Paul, Bay City, MI 00-0; Teacher/Principal, St. Peter, Reedsburg 00-0; Teacher St. John, Portage 00-; Teacher/Principal, St. John, Portage 0- present; Present Congregation: St. John, Portage; Hopes for the District: It is my hope that our district not only continues to serve the families of Wisconsin by offering the distinctly Lutheran education that is the most important ministry of our congregations, but that we also seek and explore new ways to reach people and families. This will mean that we need to be creative in our vision while striving to maintain our incredible heritage. We need people to think in new ways to accomplish this. BERG, Rev. John M. Age: 0; Occupation: Pastor; Region: NE; Education: CUW; Concordia, Ft Wayne; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities: Congregation: Pastor: Concordia Lutheran Church and Student Center, Vermillion, South Dakota -; Lamb of God, Pleasant Prairie, WI -0; Trinity Evangelical, Sheboygan, WI 00- present; Music Teacher/Choir Director, Christ Lutheran Academy, Kenosha, WI 000-0; District/circuit: Circuit Visitor SD District -, SWD Circuit Visitor # 00-0; LWML Zone Counselor SD District -, Student Aid and Recruitment SWD; Re-Circuiting Committee SWD 0; Synod: Delegate to three LCMS conventions, Floor Committee Synod Convention; Local Chair of Synod Convention in Milwaukee 0; Doctrinal Reviewer; Board of Regents CUW 0-present; Community: Wisconsin Right to Life; Veritas Society; Present congregation: Trinity, Sheboygan; Hopes for the District: The members of Christ s holy Church are living in one of the most challenging times in the history of the world. God s holy Word is being challenged and attacked at every level in our culture. More Americans are unchurched than ever before. The congregations and people of the SWD live in these realities and often times are faced both personally and as congregations with enormous challenges. But the good news is that we are never alone! Christ is with us all the way with His good gifts and Spirit! It is my prayer that the SWD would approach our unchurched culture with joy, confidence and clarity in Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Church. He has promised us that the gates of hell shall not prevail His bride the Church. Our district is blessed with many talented and faithful pastors and church workers who understand the challenges that we face and seek to be daily renewed in God s Holy Word and Sacraments. This is a blessing! It is my hope that the SWD of the LCMS would continue to lead, support and encourage her church workers, congregations and schools to faithfully and boldly teach God s Word in its truth and purity and administer the Sacraments according to his bidding. It is my hope and prayer that the SWD would continue to explore areas in which our congregations and schools can work effectively together in mission and ministry for the growth of Christ s Kingdom. It is my hope and prayer that we would find ways to strengthen existing ministries and also have a strategy of starting new missions. It is also my hope and prayer that we would find new ways to reach out in mercy and love in our communities especially in the inner city. Finally, it is my hope and prayer that as we move forward into the future as church that we would remain distinctively Lutheran in both doctrine and practice. May God help us! Amen. BILLINGS, Sarah Age: ; Occupation: Data Specialist; Region: SE; Education: UW-Parkside; Albert-Ludwig Universität, Germany; CUW (Graduate Teacher Cert. Program 0); Degrees: B.S. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Member, Bd. of Stew. and Finance -; Chair, Bd. of Activities -; Chair, Bd. of Stew. 00-0; Sunday School Superintendent 000-0; Sunday School teacher 000-; Congregation Treasurer -; Altar Guild 00-; Pastoral Call Comm. 0; Marketing Comm., Kenosha Area Luth. Ed. Assoc. 0; Musician (trumpet) -present; Community: Volunteer: Kenosha Dream Playground Project, 0, Special Olympics 0-, Tutor, Racine Luth. High School 0- present, Hospice Alliance 0-present; Present Congregation: Messiah, Kenosha; Hopes for the District: Primarily, I hope that the SWD and the LCMS will do all that it can to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and support congregations in remaining faithful to the Holy Scriptures and to the Book of Concord. I would expect that this faithfulness would be maintained primarily through reverent worship, reflecting the proper use of the Sacraments and the proper distinction between Law and Gospel, and through education, especially by encouraging families to make use of Lutheran schools from Kindergarten through seminary, including providing financial support to help them do so. My hope is that the District will help and encourage all of its members to learn and understand the scriptural basis of and history behind the use of the lectionary, the sacred liturgy, and the church s hymnody. Finally, I hope that the District will be bold in taking difficult but scriptural positions regarding abortion, marriage, transgenderism and other aspects of the sexual revolution that have had such disastrous effects on the American family and culture.

71 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June BRAKEBUSH, Carl Age: ; Occupation: Retired; Region: W; Education: UW-Madison; Degrees: B.Bus.; Experience and activities Congregation: Current president of Immanuel Lutheran, Westfield; Elder; Finance Comm.; Various other committees; District/Circuit: Circuit Delegate; Community: LuWiSoMo Chairman and Board Member; Present Congregation: Immanuel, Westfield; Hopes for the District: I wish to see the SWD stay strong with their leadership and direction. Keeping Christ at the forefront. Provide help to our pastors in their missions in their communities. Stay involved with the efforts at LuWiSoMo to bring more kids and families to Christ utilizing this Outdoor Ministry field available to all in the SWD. BRANDT, Rev. Charlie Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: W; Education: Concordia Ann Arbor; Concordia Sr. College; Concordia, Ft. Wayne; Degrees: A.A. ; B.S. ; M.Div. 0; Experience and activities Congregation: First Immanuel, Cedarburg 0-; Trinity, Toledo, OH -00; Bethlehem, Sun Prairie 00-present; District/Circuit: SWD Youth Board, Stewardship Board; Pastor rep for several schools accreditation committees; OH Dist. Mission Ministry Facilitator/Restructure Taskforce; LCEF Dist. Board; SWD Pastors Conf. Comm.; LCEF Stewardship Bd.; Synod: Several mission congregation starts in Ohio and Wisconsin; LCMS Convention Delegate/Floor comm.; Chinese Ministry in Toledo, OH; mission trips incl. Dominican Republic; Community: Cedarburg Police Chaplain; Ozaukee Co. Jail Chaplain; Sun Prairie SPAM/Police Chaplain; Peace Keepers; Present Congregation: Bethlehem, Sun Prairie; Hopes for the District: Help our congregations in sharing the Gospel. This can be done with stewardship programs and outreach efforts. Congregations are the most effective means to start new congregations and develop members with a love and giving heart for missions. BURKEE, Jack Age: ; Occupation: Teacher; Region: CE; Education: CUW; Cardinal Stritch Univ.; Degrees: B.A.: M.Ed.; Experience and activities Congregation: Gospel, Milwaukee -; St. Paul s, West Allis -Present; Present Congregation: St. Paul s, West Allis; Hopes for the District: It is my hope that the SWD continues to minister to God s children of all ages, abilities, and races. I hope that the SWD continues to seek ways to reach and to minister to our current society and to find ways to bring back all those that have left the Church. BUSS, Myron G. Age: ; Occupation: CPA/Investment Advisor (retired); Region: NE; Education: Lakeland (College) Univ. Degrees: B.S. in Bus. Admin., ; Experience and activities Congregation: Good Shepherd, Sheboygan Church Council -present; Treasurer except for terms as President; Cottage Bible class, -present; usher, chair of constitution comm., numerous call committees and chair of multiple capital campaigns; District/Circuit: SWD Board of Directors, and 0-0, current vice chair; SWD Finance Comm. 00-0, current vice chair; SWD Call Comm. for Exec. Assistant to the President for School, Youth and Family, 0 and chairman of SWD Call Comm. for Exec. Assistant to the President for Missions and Human Care 0-; Policy Manual Review Comm., 0-; Convention Delegate,, 000, 00, 00, 00, 0, 0; Convention Floor Comm., 00, 00, 0, 0; Planned Giving Comm. -; Member Circuit Forum -0; currently secretary; Synod: Convention Voting Delegate,, 00, 00, 00, 00, 0; Advisory Delegate 0; Credentials, Registration and Elections Convention Floor Committee ; Structure and Ecclesiastical Matters Convention Floor Committee 0; Community: Sheboygan Area Luth. H.S. Board of Directors 0-, 0-0, Chair. -, Vice-Chair 0-0; Member of Sheboygan Area Reformation Celebration Comm. -pres.; Member of Sheboygan Rotary Club and Sheboygan County Estate Planning Council; Present Congregation: Good Shepherd, Sheboygan; Hopes for the District: Our SWD logo defines our mission and vision. We are to be Confessing Christ for the Next Generation. We are called to be Passionate Believers sharing the message of salvation both in what we say and how we live. We need to pursue these goals enthusiastically, always putting our Lord ahead of everything else. During the past triennium, SWD has retired our debt, increased our mission budget, added new executives in the areas of Education and Missions, and defined our goals. The plan is clear. Our task as our Lord s servants is to function in this changing and complex world. This is only possible when our efforts are committed to being true to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. We need to be good stewards of the resources which our Lord so abundantly grants us as the District pursues all of its ministry endeavors. In retirement, some of my most satisfying experiences have been serving the church at my local congregation, Lutheran High School, the District and Synod. I look forward to continuing or expanding my service to the Church in whichever way He leads me.

72 0 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin DENKERT, Robert A. Age: ; Occupation: Certified Public Accountant; Region: CE; Education: UW-Whitewater; Degrees: B.B.A. ; Experience and activities Congregation: St. Peter-Immanuel, Milw.: member and chairman, Board of Elders 0s-0s; Immanuel, Brookfield: member of Board of Christian Day School late 0s, Exec. Director, Mission & Ministry Council, Treasurer, Worship Elder 000s; Delegate to LHSAGM; District/circuit: Delegate-District Convention 0, 0, 00; Delegate-Circuit Forum; Member CUW Board of Regents 0-present; Community: Board of Miracle Network Telethon for Children s Hospital late 0s; Present congregation: Immanuel, Brookfield; Hopes for the District: I would like to see the congregations and pastors of the SWD renew their commitments to being members of the LCMS and walk (and work) together following varieties of worship while remaining true to the Bible and Book of Concord. I would like to see a continued and renewed commitment to Lutheran education from early childhood to college level and beyond including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and Bible study as well as our Lutheran elementary and high school and universities. I also hope that we can instill in our parents the value of a Lutheran education and encourage them to encourage their children to opt for church work vocations. FISHER, Rev. Joseph M. Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: NE; Education: CU-Chicago; Concordia, Ft. Wayne; Degrees: B.A. 0; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Associate Pastor -; Senior Pastor -present; Adjunct Professor of Theology, CUW 0-present; District/circuit: Chairman of Pastors Conference Planning Committee -; Board of Dirctors Concordia Bible Institute; SWD Communication Task Force 00-0; Pastoral Adv. of Wisconsin Lutherans for Life 00-0; Circuit Visitor 0-present; Synod: Delegate Synod Convention 00, 00; Community: Worked to get law passed to allow clergy to bring wine for communion into State prisons and County jails 00-00; Present congregation: Pilgrim,West Bend; Hopes for the District: My prayer for SWD is for us to truly be Synod (walking together) in this District, as the Psalmist says, Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! This unity is a gift from God. Yet, this unity is fragile due to our sinful hearts and can only be maintained through faithful study of God s Word, the Lutheran Confessions, open discussion, trust, and prayer. These will enable the people, parishes, pastors, and our amazing parochial system and CUW to with on voice boldly and faithfully confess the Gospel of Jesus Christ crucified and risen to and for all our neighbors. GILBERT, Rev. Jacob (Jack) Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: SE; Education: Northern Illinois University; Concordia, St. Louis; Degrees: B.A., 00; M.Div., 00; Experience and activities Congregation: Carmel Lutheran Church, Carmel, IN 00-; St.; John's Lutheran Church, Racine 0-present; District/Circuit: SWD Re-Circuiting Comm. 0; Synod: Floor Committee for Synod Convention 0; Community: St. John s annual neighborhood block party 0-present; Present Congregation: St. John, Racine; Hopes for the District: My hope for the SWD is that as a group of believers standing together on God s Word and under our shared confession, we might serve the Lord in a faithful response to His saving work, through which the world may join with us by the power and work of the Holy Spirit who calls and gathers us around His means of grace. GRAF, Duane S. Age: ; Occupation: Retired Principal, St. Paul, West Allis; Region: CE; Education: Concordia-St. Paul, MN; Concordia River Forest; Degrees: B.A. ; M.A. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Taught upper grades from -; Principal from -0; served on a variety of boards and committees; currently serve on Early Childhood Comm.; teach Bible classes; District/circuit: Served on the Board of Dir., Chaplaincy Comm., Mission Board and Finance Comm. of the District; in education served on the Superintendents cabinet and other committees; currently on Nominating Comm.; Community: West Allis Census Comm.; attended Prayer Breakfast for + years; participated in the West Allis Community Ala Carte event; Present congregation: Blessed Savior, New Berlin; Hopes for the District: That the congregations of the District would work together to proclaim the Gospel throughout the District and support Synod as they reach out with the Gospel to all parts of the world. More is accomplished as we work together and support one another. Lutheran schools have an important role to teach the young, so that they can carry on the ministry of the Church for generations. New churches need to be encouraged and supported by congregations within the District. Lutheran high schools and CUW are also a part of this encouragement and support. Specialized ministries are to be encouraged as well.

73 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June HOVLAND, Rev. Greg Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: W; Education: CUW; Concordia, St. Louis; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: St. Paul Lutheran, Amboy, MN & St. Peter, Vernon Center, MN -00; Messiah Lutheran, La Crescent, MN 00-0; Our Savior, Green Bay, WI 00-; St. John, Portage, WI 0-; District/Circuit: Youth Representative SWD Convention; Circuit Secretary Mankato Circuit MNS -00; Circuit Counselor Mankato Circuit MNS 00-0; Hope Luth. High School Assoc. Board of Dir. 00-0; Green Bay Luth. School Assoc. Board of Dir. 00-; Synod: Synod Convention Circuit Pastoral Delegate 00, Winona Circuit MNS; Community: Vernon Center Fire Dept. First Responder, Firefighter, Assistant Chief and Chief -00; La Crescent Fire Dept. First Responder, Firefighter, Safety and Training Officer, and Chaplain 00-0; SE Minnesota ARMER Implementation comm. 00-0; National Weather Service Spotter Network Coord. for La Crosse Weather and Green Bay Weather Offices. Present Congregation: St. John, Portage; Hopes for the District: I expect a district that is built upon the true and inerrant Word of God, joyfully embraces its Lutheran identity as it confesses the doctrine of the Book of Concord and is actively sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Word and action. My hope is that we will be a district that is united in doctrine and mission as we reach out in coordinated, intentional ways to the lost. I foresee a district that acknowledges that mission is best tailored locally but is supported by and is consistent with the larger body of Christ. I hope to have a district that builds up existing local congregations and schools, nurtures new congregations and schools in areas ripe for the mission and organizes larger mission and mercy opportunities locally and globally. I look forward to standing up for a district that is built on common confession and trust while it converts every dollar received to move Jesus mission and ministry forward. JENSEN, Rev. David Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: W; Education: Concordia, Milwaukee, Concordia Senior College, Ft. Wayne, Concordia, St. Louis; Degrees: A.A. 0; B.A. ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Usher, office volunteer, Youth Group, Choir member; District/circuit: Circuit Youth/Evangelism Representative; LLL Pastoral Advisor; Sunday School Association Pastoral Advisor; SWD Board of Directors 0-; Synod: Several terms as Circuit Counselor (SWD and NOW); national convention delegate, twice; Community: County Right to Life board member, many activities, many years; Present congregation: Our Savior, Baraboo; Hopes for the District: To be the best representation of the LCMS in our part of the world that we can possibly be, lifting high the cross of Christ in all that we do and say in the time-honored ways of congregational ministry Christian education, stewardship, member care at all ages and stages of life. But also in mission outreach church by church, and in all the remarkable forms of ethnic outreach which are possible in our District now. The biblical image of a tent fits God s Church and our District well lengthen and strengthen that tent, the Church. Lengthen it, so more and more people are covered and protected by the saving grace of Jesus. And strengthen it so that those already in the Church are strengthened and fortified in their faith and Christian living the calling of our South Wisconsin District. JENTSCH, Bradley S. Age:; Occupation: Middle School teacher and athletic director; Region: NE; Education: CUW; CUEnet Colloquy 0; Degrees: B.A. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Choir member, confirmation teacher, men s ministry, youth leader; Marketing Director for Bethesda Lutheran Homes & Services -; Director of Development-Sheboygan Lutheran HS - 000; Interim Principal-St. Paul, Sheboygan; Dir. of Business Operations-Camp LuWiSoMo 00; Principal/teacher-St. John, Random Lake 0-; Middle School Teacher-St. John, Plymouth 0-present; District/circuit: Member of SWD Board of Directors 0-; former LWML Speaker; Present congregation: St. John, Plymouth; Hopes for the District: My hope for the SWD is that each congregation and school, through God s continued grace and blessings, be renewed in spirit, ministries strengthened and reinvigorated in spreading the love of Christ here in the South Wisconsin District and beyond. That together we find faith-building activities and effective means of reaching those who have slipped away from actively hearing the Gospel and receiving forgiveness of sins and encourage participation in the Sacraments to sustain and strengthen their faith, so we all will be empowered to share Christ s love with one another.

74 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin JOBST, Dwayne Age: ; Occupation: Principal, Lake Country Lutheran High School; Region: CE; Education: Concordia St. Paul; Bowling Green Univ. Degrees: B.A. ; M.A. 00; Experience and activities Congregation: Youth Director; VBS; Sunday School Coord.; Bible Study leader; Worship Assistant; Elder; Choir; currently Congregation Vice-Pres.; District/circuit: Current CUW Board of Regents member; member of the SWD Teachers Conference Planning Comm.; SWD and NWD Church Workers Conference committee; Synod: LCMS Blue Ribbon Task Force - Funding the Mission; OH Evangelism Committee; ALSS; Present congregation: Brookfield Lutheran, Brookfield; Hopes for the District: My prayer is that the SWD will continue to value and support the mission of our Lutheran Schools and University so that more students can have a Christ-centered education where faith and learning intersect for preparation to serve in our churches, schools, communities, and homes. KABITZKE, Ronald Age: ; Occupation: Retired; Region: NE; Experience and activities Congregation: Choir; Elder -00, 00-; Lutheran Brotherhood/AAL Branch/Chapter President, Thrivent Coordinator; District/circuit: Convention Delegate 00, 00, 00, 0, 0, 0; Camp LuWiSoMo Board of Directors 00-, Chairman 00-; Nominating Committee 00-, 0-present; SWD Board of Dir. 0-present; Synod: Convention Delegate 00, 00, 0; Community: Newburg Fire Dept. Firefighter/EMT -; Village of Newburg Trustee -, Planning Comm. Traffic Comm.; Chairman, German Fest Church Service 0-present; Present congregation: Pilgrim, West Bend; Hopes for the District: Psalm and Psalm. KILPS, Rev. William R. Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: NE; Education: Concordia College, Milw.; Concordia River Forest; Concordia, Ft. Wayne; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Pastor serving at St. Paul's, Marengo, WI -; Trinity, Glidden, WI -; Zion, East Moline, IL -; Good Shepherd, Two Rivers, WI -present; District/circuit: nd Vice President of CI District; Board of Directors CID; CID Floor Committee Chairman for Education; CID Circuit Counselor; SWD Floor Committee Chairman for Congregational Services; Synod: Synodical Reconciler; Synod President's Dialogue Panel with RIM; Doctrinal Reviewer; Synodical Convention Delegate. Community: Doxology graduate and chaplain; chairman of Good Shepherd Lutheran Grade School in East Moline, IL; Rotary Club; Present congregation: Good Shepherd, Two Rivers; Hopes for the District: My hope for the South Wisconsin District is that we continue to be faithful in our mission outreach and in our doctrinal beliefs as an integral part of the Synod, leading by example even as we foster a spirit of Christ-centered ministry both in our congregations and parochial schools. KOLELL, Kristen Age: ; Occupation: Social Worker; Region: CE; Education: CUW; UWM; Degrees: B.A. ; M.S.W. 0; Experience and activities Congregation: Zion school board 00-; organized Mats for Homeless group 0-present; Zion Spiritual Life Board 00-0; organized, cooked and served the Zion school hot lunch program 000-0; District/Circuit: LWML Vice Pres. of Special Focus Ministries and Mission Grants 0-present; represented LWML on the Student Aid and Recruitment Comm. 0s; Community: Volunteer at the Falls Patio Players, volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, volunteer at Bastille Days Storm the Bastille race, volunteer at Boys and Girls Club, volunteer at Bethany LCMS Soup Kitchen once/month; Present Congregation: Zion, Menomonee Falls; Hopes for the District: As a life-long member of the LCMS-SWD I hold dear the history and heritage of the district and the many capable leaders who have served. Looking forward it is important to focus on the Great Commission, Matthew :-0. Reaching out to the unsaved in our communities using innovative ideas while staying close to our distinctively Lutheran roots is important. Working collaboratively with the many talented workers in our district for the common goal holds much potential and is exciting! I pray the Lord would continue to bless our efforts in the SWD! KONETZKI, Alan R. Age: ; Occupation: Sr. V.P. Wealth Management, WB&T, retired 0; Region: NE; Education: Univ. IL; UWM; Degrees: B.S.E.E. ; M.B.A. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Trinity, Sheboygan: current Chairman, Elders Comm., former Chairman Endowment Comm.; enrolled in Stephen Ministry; District/Circuit: Lay Delegate 0 to SWD Convention; Synod: 0 and 0 Lay Delegate to LCMS Convention; Community: Past President Sheboygan County Estate Planning Council; member Sheboygan Economic Club; Present Congregation: Trinity, Sheboygan; Hopes for the District: To successfully pursue its mission statement of confessing Christ to the next generation through proper delivery of the Word and Sacraments and delivering Mercy and Compassion to all of God s children throughout the District as God wills us.

75 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June KOOPMAN, David Age: 0; Occupation: Lutheran school teacher/principal - retired; Region: SE; Education: Concordia NE; Iowa State Univ.; Degrees: B.A. 0; L.T.D. 0; M.S. Ed. ; M.S. Ed. Admin. 00; Experience and activities Congregation: - teacher, St. Paul, Boone, IA 0-; Admin. Counselor, Concordia NE -; DCE, Zion Brainerd, MN -0; Principal/Teacher, St. John, Chaska, MN 0-; Principal/Teacher, Pilgrim, Wauwatosa -; Principal, St. Paul, Des Peres, MO -00; Principal, St. John, Seward, NE 00-; Interim Principal, St. Paul, Janesville, 0- ; Grace, Menomonee Falls 0-; Elm Grove Luth. School 0-; District/Circuit: District Principal s Conf. Chair, MNN, SW, MO, NE; SWD NLSA Commissioner; Dist. Youth Comm., MNN; led schools through NLSA, NLSA Consultant to schools, NLSA Team Captain on teams; Synod: Synod Convention Dist. Ed. Rep, MNN, SW, MO NE; Community: Coach Girl Scout Softball Teams -; Kiwanis Member Seward, NE 00-; Area Betterment Council, Ames, IA -; Present Congregation: St. Paul, Grafton; Hopes for the District: The SWD holds a key role in the ministry of the LCMS in that it relates to a growing diversity of people, provides support for many Early Childhood Centers, Elementary and Senior High Schools, and is home to Concordia University Wisconsin. These connections are critical across the Synod and can be used to develop variations in ministry while holding firm to the message of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of all. The many opportunities for service by congregational members in the District, and the training of children, youth and university students is a significant role available to us in the SWD. LAABS, Richard F. Age: ; Occupation: President and CEO of Lutheran Urban Mission Initiative, Inc. (LUMIN); Region: CE; Education: UW-Milwaukee; Degrees: BS in Business Administration ; Experience and activities Congregation: CUW Board of Regents 0-; Grace, Menomonee Falls: numerous activities including president of the church 0-0; District/circuit: Contractor to SWD to operate Concordia Lutheran School 00; Community: YMCA, Youth sports 0s & 0s; Numerous activities related to Choice schools 00-present; Present congregation: Grace, Menomonee Falls; Hopes for the District: My prayer is that the District will continue to grow its outreach activities, especially in urban communities, and influence more people as it seeks to share the Gospel message with those who have little, if any, knowledge of the Christian faith. The District is a source of encouragement, knowledge and resources for organizations such as LUMIN that strive to connect people to Jesus as they serve the least among us. As an operator of a network of Lutheran schools, we find the District s education executive to be very helpful on many fronts. LADENDORF, Jan Age: ; Occupation: Retired Lutheran Teacher; Region: NE; Education: Concordia-St. Paul; Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville; Degrees: B.Ed. ; M.S. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Taught in different schools in different states during years. During this time involved with youth group, directing children s choir, directing plays and musicals, Sunday school, Bible class, adult choir, VBS. Presently the president of Trinity-Freistadt s LWML; District/circuit: Zone LWML president for years, and a member of the SWD LWML Board of Dir; Committee member for the District LWML Heart to Heart event; Synod: Volunteer for synodical conventions; Community: Member of the Lutheran Radio Choir; Present congregation: Trinity-Freistadt, Mequon; Hopes for the District: I would like to see the SWD continue in its role of leadership for our Lutheran church workers and congregations. They should be our liaison with Synod and keep us up-to-date with work being done in the Lutheran church. The SWD should be a resource for our workers and congregations. Whether it is helping to plant a new congregation, finding a church worker to fill a position, or supporting district missions, the SWD staff should provide resources for our people. LINDSEY, Jr., Jay Age: ; Occupation: Lutheran Grade School Principal; Region: NE; Education: CUW; Southern Ill. Univ., Edwardsville; Degrees: B.A. ; M.S.Ed. 00; Experience and activities Congregation: Holy Cross, Collinsville, IL, Elder 00-; Zion, Tomball, TX, Vice Pres. -; District/Circuit: Southern IL District Board of Stewardship 00-; Salary Guideline Comm. 00; Synod: LCMS National Convention in St. Louis, Director of Pages 00; Community: Sheboygan Area Lutheran Schools Association, Board Pres., current; Present Congregation: St. John, Plymouth; Hopes for the District: It is my fervent prayer that the South Wisconsin District continues to be proactive in creating real mission opportunities within our state, throughout our country and abroad. We need to remain steadfast in ministering to underserved groups such as minorities and the poor, raising funds and sending missionaries to regions around the world in desperate need to hear the Gospel of Jesus, and lobbying for the protection of our faith in an environment that is increasingly hostile towards the truth as found in the Scriptures. We need to consciously fight to remain relevant and impactful without compromising our

76 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin beliefs. We also need to lead the way when it comes to creating and sustaining healthy churches and schools. Institutions that are fiscally sound and morally upright in their treatment of professional church workers. LORENZ, Jonathan Age: ; Occupation: Ministry Services/Information Technology/Teacher; Region: CE; Education: Concordia, NE; Degrees: B.S.Ed., ; Experience and activities Congregation: Immanuel, Brookfield, 00-present, President 0-, Bible class leader, Service elder; Zion, Menomonee Falls, 0-00, President, Stewardship Bd., Bible class leader; St. John, Wheaton, IL, Elder -0; Immanuel Brookfield, 0-, Stewardship; Beautiful Savior, Milwaukee, -0, President, Bd. of Education; Immanuel, Houston, TX, -, Teacher; District/Circuit: SWD Finance Committee, -00; Presenter for Stewardship, Ministry Planning; Synod: LCEF Ministry Services 00-, Ministry Planning, Capital Stewardship; Lutheran School Teacher, Immanuel, Houston, TX -; Community: Lutheran H.S. Association of Greater Milwaukee, Board of Directors -00; Present Congregation: Immanuel, Brookfield; Hopes for the District: Making a difference in our world through the people and congregations of Synod, helping to expand the knowledge of the Gospel, and expanding the influence of the Gospel on the lives of Christians and others. LUNAK, Robert Age: ; Occupation: Principal; Region: SE; Education: Concordia Chicago, Univ. of Central Missouri; Degrees: B.A. Secondary Ed. 0; M.S. School Administration 0; Experience and activities Congregation: School Principal, current; Outreach planning, current; District/Circuit: Planning comm. for SWD Administrators Conference 0; Synod: Advisory delegate from Texas District for LCMS Convention 0; Community: Basketball for community youth ; Present Congregation: St. Paul, Janesville; Hopes for the District: I hope the South Wisconsin District continues to be a great place for ministry. I pray that the district continues to support our churches, schools, childcares and other ministries in the important work they do sharing the Gospel with their communities. I know the district has supported me in my work in Janesville as a new administrator. I hope that everyone can have that same experience, and that they can feel that they are a part of a larger mission. The district is home to some of the Synod s best schools, and I want that to continue as our schools help each other improve. MEADOR, Rev. Dr. Nathan Age: ; Occupation: Senior Pastor; Region: NE; Education: CUW; Concordia, St. Louis; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. ; D.Min. 0 Experience and activities Congregation: Pastor, Trinity and Zion, Sheldon and Gilman, WI -; Zion, Aniwa, WI -00; Zion, Staunton, IL 00-0; St. John, Plymouth 00-present; District/circuit: Chairman NWD Volunteer Teachers Conference comm., 00; SID Board for Congregational Support 00-0; SID Circuit Visitor 00; SID Stewardship Task Force; SWD Stewardship Task Force; Synod: Synod Convention Delegate 00, 00, 0; Youth Ministry Task Force 00-0; LCMS Office of National Mission Assistant Coordinator for Stewardship 0-present; Community: President, Sheldon Area Community Club -; Volunteer Fire Fighter/Chaplain, Staunton, IL Volunteer Fire Department 00-0; Staunton, IL Education Foundation 00-0; WIAA Football and Basketball official; Present congregation: St. John, Plymouth; Hopes for the District: I see the SWD as a solid district with a true Lutheran identity. I also see a major cultural crossroad both within the district and the world that will make the task of being faithful a challenge. A vision for the district would be one that is firmly rooted in Scripture and Confession that also isn t afraid to take a deeper look at partnering for ministry across metro areas and regions in areas like education, human care, outreach to immigrant and ethnic communities, and youth and family ministry. It will take a commitment to who God has called us to be AND to allow for healthy change for the district, not only to survive, but to thrive for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. MUNDINGER, Rev. Paul J. Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: W; Education: UW-Madison; Concordia, Ft. Wayne; Degrees: B.S. Food Science ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Board member of La Crosse Friends of International Students (UW-La Crosse); District/Circuit: Circuit Visitor: Grace, Omro, Faith, La Crosse; Board member at Camp LuWiSoMo; Community: Member of Community Band (Omro); Present congregation: St. John, Berlin; Hopes for the District: It is my prayer that the SWD continue to faithfully serve the people of the district by equipping and supporting the work of the pastors and church workers throughout the district. If elected, I will, with God s help, serve the district in any way needed to achieve these goals.

77 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June NEUBERGER, Jr., George L. Age: ; Occupation: Attorney Region: SE Education: Colby College; College of William and Mary; Degrees: A.B. ; J.D. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Congregation chairman, yrs.; Vice-Chairman, yrs.; School Board, yrs. (chair, yrs.); Board of Elders, yrs. (chair, yrs.); numerous ad hoc committees including grade school accreditation comm., building committees, stewardship campaign committees, etc.; District/Circuit: Member of former SWD Board for Stewardship and Evangelism; Delegate to District Convention (former parish); Delegate to Circuit Conferences; Presenter at Christian Estate Planning Program; Synod: Current member, Luther Academy Board of Directors (not RSO, but works closely with Synod s Office of International Missions); Volunteer Worker at 0 Synod Convention; Community: Community Bank Board Director, yrs.; Rotarian (past president and officer in charge of international youth exchange program); former United Way Board Member (chairman); former Historical Assoc. Board Member; Community Concert Assoc. Board Member (treasurer); Present Congregation: Good Shepherd, Watertown; Hopes for the District: My hopes for SWD are well articulated in the District Vison Statement:.) This is our time to be distinctly Lutheran. In a time of shifting theological and cultural beliefs, even in our Christian churches, our Lutheran faith sets us apart and makes us bold. It is my hope and confidence that we will cling to the precious doctrines and teachings of our founders and share them fearlessly with all whom we meet..) This is our time to plant new congregations. Faith alone is not enough. We must share that faith with a new generation, and with those new to our shores, in the central cities and rural hamlets of SWD. Accordingly, it is my hope that we will plant new churches and ministries, and that we will work to revitalize those that are struggling..) This is our time to honor our vocation. We are called. Christ promises that the harvest will be bountiful. But there is much work to be done. It is my hope that we will all step forward with eager hands and willing hearts to fulfill our Lord s call to use the skills with which we are richly blessed to fulfill that call in SWD..) This is our time to embrace our communities. Everywhere, we see people in need. The crush of all that need seems daunting. It is my hope that we will continue to reach out to those around us who are weak, poor, and dispirited. O DONNELL, Carrie Age: Region: ; Occupation: Assistant to the President, Concordia Theol. Seminary, Ft. Wayne; Education: Univ. of MI; Degrees: B.A. History and Politics; Experience and activities Congregation: Sunday school teacher; 0 th Anniversary Comm.; Marriage Ministry Team; Communications/Marketing Comm.; District/Circuit: SW District Ministerial Health Comm.; SW District Seminary Interview Comm.; SW District Convention Planning Comm.; SW District Convention Floor Comm. 0; Synod: PALS (Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support) Coordinator 0-0; Attended LCMS Conventions 00, 00, 0, 0; Present congregation: St. Paul s Oconomowoc; Hopes for the District: Over the last 0+ years of service to my own family, and to missionaries, students, pastors families and seminaries, I have grown in thankfulness for the life-giving Word of God and faithful Lutheran confession that bind us together. My hope and fervent prayer is that we grow in faith and unity in the Scriptures and Confessions, and that this growth in faith will lead us to be increasingly bold in witness and service to our neighbors. In service of this mission, I pray we will be good stewards of what we have received and that the Lord will bless this stewardship with resources to further and expand the mission. OSLADIL, Rev. Bryan Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: NE; Education: Concordia St. Paul; Concordia, Ft. Wayne; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Pastor since ; District/circuit: District Human Care Comm.; SWD Asst. to the Secretary; District Committee on Constitutional Matters; Circuit Visitor; Synod: LCMS Convention Delegate ; served as District Chair. for Convention registrations at 0 National Convention in Milw.; Community: Worked with area hospital in the chemical dependency unit; served in numerous capacities at Sheboygan Area Luth. High School (currently on the Bd. of Dir.); Present congregation: Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Sheboygan; Hopes for the District: It is my hope and prayer that the SWD might continue to be a blessing to the Church at large, that it might offer strong leadership when called upon, and that it might be a model for others to follow in these changing times. It is also my hope that it might continue to be a place of care and concern for God's people in these challenging times.

78 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin PAAPE, Rev. David Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: CE; Education: Concordia College, Milw.; Concordia Senior College, Ft. Wayne; Concordia, Ft. Wayne; Degrees: A.A. ; B.A. ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: St. Paul, Woodland, IN -; Zion, Menomonee Falls -00; Immanuel, Sheboygan 00-0; St. Paul, Brown Deer 00-present; District/circuit: Lutheran Laymen s League Pastoral Advisor; LWML Pastoral Advisor; SWD s Pro-Life Committee; SWD Board of Directors; Gospel Communication Clinic presenter; Circuit Counselor (two circuits); Vacancy pastor; Professional Church Workers Conference Committee; SWD Hispanic Task Force; SWD VP Central East Region ( nd term); Synod: Synodical Convention delegate times; District Life Coordinator; Community: Milw. Luther H.S. Association Board of Directors; Sheboygan Lutheran Hispanic Task Force 00-0; A Place of Refuge Ministries of South Wisconsin, chair. -; Present congregation: St. Paul, Brown Deer; Hopes for the District: I see the role of vice-president as that of encouraging and supporting our District President and the congregations and pastors of the Milwaukee Metro Region. My hope and prayer for the SWD is that we remain true to our doctrinal heritage. That means that we will remain confessional, proclaiming the Word of God in its truth and purity and administering the sacraments according to Christ s direction. This is the foundation for God s Plan A for his Church, making disciples. I pray that our confessional district will live out our doctrine in a missional manner. Since there is no Plan B, reaching the lost in our district with the changeless Gospel is job one! My prayer is that we will work tirelessly to find ways to make disciples in ways that will have a major impact on our ever-changing culture. In short, we need to be about the task of finding the best ways to do what we sang about as children: This little Gospel light, I m going to let it shine (by the power of the Holy Spirit), let it shine, all the time all around the SWD neighborhood pointing the way to heaven. PETERS, Rev. Matthew D. Age: ; Occupation: Assoc. Pastor; Region: CE; Education: MSU, Concordia, Ft. Wayne; Degrees: B.A. in Social Sciences ; M.Div. 0; Experience and activities Congregation: Sole pastor of Luther Memorial, Sheboygan 0-; Assoc. Pastor of Elm Grove LC, Elm Grove 0-present; District/circuit: LWML Zone Counselor 0-; SWD LWML District Junior Counselor 0- present; Synod: Synod and District Reconciler 0-present; Present congregation: Elm Grove Luth., Elm Grove; Hopes for the District: South Wisconsin District exists to support the work of the member congregations of LCMS, her members as well as the neighbors our Lord has given us to serve. Having come from a pagan background and coming into the church as an adult, I am overwhelmed by the grace and mercy our Lord Jesus Christ bestows upon His beloved. My prayer is that our district would hold fast to Christ s Word and the gifts of His Sacraments delivered through the historic Liturgy of the catholic church as they seek to faithfully serve the bride of Christ. An additional prayer is that the SWD would embrace methods of educating the children God has entrusted to us which are supportive of our distinctively Lutheran catechetical process. Through the faithful preaching and teaching of the Scriptures and our confessions to those God has placed into our midst, we seek to go forth, serving our neighbors, sharing the love of Christ with all. SEEHAFER, Rev. Daniel J. Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: NE; Education: CUW; Concordia, Ft. Wayne; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Administrative Pastor 000-present; Assist. Pastor -000; Church Building Project/Capital Campaign (RSI) -00; Child Care Capital Campaign and School Renovations 00; Constitution & By-Laws; Marriage/Employee handbooks, Strategic Planning, Church w/school ministry 000-present; District/Circuit: Circuit Visitor 0-present; Operation Barnabas Rep. 0-present; Circuit Youth Rep and Evangelism Rep. -00; Servant Event Rep. and 00 National Youth Gathering Rep.; Youth Comm ; Floor Comm. (Elections) 000; Synod: USNR Chaplain -00; 00 National Youth Gathering Rep.; Operation Barnabas Rep. 0-present; Community: WI Dept. Commander, American Legion 0-; National Chaplain, American Legion 00-; st Century Comm., chair 0-present; Foreign Relations comm., chair 0-present; Beaver Dam Police Dept. Chaplain 0-present; Present Congregation: St. Stephen, Horicon; Hopes for the District: On this th triennial convention of our beloved District, under the theme, Sing His praise, His love declare, it s my prayer that our living Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, would renew our spirits and enable our SWD family to boldly proclaim the excellencies of Him Who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Additionally, with this biblical foundation, with the life-changing message of Christ crucified and risen, I would love to personally see our families embrace the Lutheran basics: let s remain faithful to Word and Sacrament ministry as we (sing His Praise) together, and wholeheartedly respond in being that beacon of light (His love declare) to the lost and dying world. After all, it s STILL all about JESUS!

79 District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 0 - June SEIFFERLEIN, Rev. Christopher M. Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: NE; Education: Concordia Chicago; Concordia, Ft. Wayne; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. 00; Experience and activities District/Circuit: Lutherans for Life Pastoral Advisor 00-; Circuit Visitor 00-; SWD Pre-Lent Retreat Coordinator 0-; Synod: Doxology graduate; Convention delegate 0; Present Congregation: Emmanuel, Adell; Hopes for the District: I support the current mission and vision of the SWD and aim to hold up that desire of the good people of the SWD in my work and teaching. My hope for the future of the SWD is as St. Paul said in Ephesians chapter, that God would grant the people of the SWD to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in the hearts of the people through faith; that they, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that the SWD may be filled with the fullness of God. SKOVGAARD, Rev. Eric C. Age: 0; Occupation: Administrative Pastor; Region: CE; Education: Univ. of Virginia; Concordia, St. Louis; Degrees: B.A. in Foreign Affairs ; M.Div. 000; Experience and activities Congregation: Administrative Pastor Elm Grove Lutheran 0-; Assoc. Pastor at Elm Grove Lutheran 00-; Mission Developer in Vacaville, CA 000-0; District/Circuit: Circuit Counselor/Visitor 00-; Present Congregation: Elm Grove Lutheran, Elm Grove; Hopes for the District: My hopes for the SWD are the same as they are for the Synod as a whole. I long to see us embrace our identity as confessional Lutherans, along with everything that entails for the local congregation at worship, for our public witness to life and marriage, for local and international mission and collaboration with partner churches, and for the individual Christian as he or she serves God and neighbor in the vocations God gives. TORKELSON, Rev. Daniel T. Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: SE; Education: CUW; Concordia, St. Louis; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div., S.T.M. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Pastor, St. John, Battle Creek, IA -0; Zion, Clyman 00-; St. John, North Prairie 0-present; District/circuit: IDW Ministerial Health Comm. -0; Circuit Visitor 00-0; Our Hearts Ablaze steering comm. 00-0; Convention Floor Comm. Chairman 00, 0; SWD SE Regional Vice-President 00-present; SWD nd Vice-President 00-; st Vice-President 0-present; Comm. on Constitutional Matters 00-; Comm. on Convention Nominations 0-present; SWD Bd. of Dir. 00-, 0-present; Synod: Comm. Life Leader, Bd. for Youth Services -; Delegate, Model Conference 00; Delegate, Conf. on Synod Structure 00; Facilitator, Koinonia Project 0-; Conv. Delegate 00, 00, 00, 0; Member, Elections Floor Comm. 00, 00; Participant, Koinonia Project Think Tank 0; Community: Bd. of Dir., Ida Sheltered Industries -0; Bd. of Dir., A Place of Refuge Ministries 00-; Grief Counselor, Life s Connection-Waukesha 0-present; Present congregation: St. John, North Prairie; Hopes for the District: My hopes for the SWD come second to Christ s vision for its congregations and church workers. As I learn from His vision, my prayer for our District is that we would be bold in our witness, stout in our confession, compassionate in our care, and responsible in our practice. I pray we would learn to be unapologetically Lutheran as our Law/Gospel message is the only message that saves a world that proves every day that it cannot save itself. I pray our congregations would renew their concern and care for their local settings while enthusiastically supporting the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. I pray our congregations and church workers would demonstrate love and ethics in the mission of spreading the Gospel. I pray we would learn to be loving and transparent in our disagreements toward the goal of greater concord and harmony. Above all, I pray we would trust our Lord s vision for His Church in Word and Sacrament and glorify Him in all we do as we walk together. TOTSKY, Rev. David W. Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: CE; Education: CUW, Concordia, Ft. Wayne; UW-Milwaukee; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. ; S.T.M. ; D.Min. coursework, M.S. 00; Experience and activities Congregation: Pastor, Immanuel Hepler and Zion, Brazilton, KS 0-; St. John, Oxford and Trinity Packwaukee, WI -00; Walther, Memorial, Milwaukee, WI 00-; Sherman Park Milwaukee, 0-present; District/Circuit: Secretary 00-present; Policy Comm. chair 0-present; CCM Chair, 00-present; Committee, 00-present; Comm. on Convention Nominations (advisory) 00-present; CCM Secretary 00-0; Assistant Secretary, 00-0; Circuit Counselor 000-0; Floor Committee mem. and chair, 000; Synod: Commission on Handbook 0-present; Reconciler and Dispute Facilitator 0-present; Convention Delegate,, 00, 00, 0; Advisory Delegate 0; Convention Registration Comm. Chair 0; Floor Comm. Secretary 0; Doctrinal Review; CUW adjunct 00-present, SMP mentor; Vicarage Supervisor; Community: Clare Oasis Center, Board of Directors 00-; Interfaith Senior Programs, Waukesha, Board of Directors 00-;

80 The Workbook of the th Convention of the South Wisconsin A Second Chance Outreach Ministry, President and Board Chair 00-0, Board of Directors, 00-0; Friedens Community Ministries, Consultant 00-0; Present Congregation: Sherman Park, Milwaukee; Hopes for the District: My prayer for our district is that we continue to faithfully and unashamedly proclaim the Gospel message. Grounded firmly in the scriptures and holding firm to our Confessions, we can be God's beacons of hope and life in an ever-secularized and post-christian culture. Trusting in God's inspired and inerrant Word, we can confidently reach out to our communities, calling the unchurched and "de-churched" in the neighborhoods in which we live and work, and sharing the lifegiving and life-changing message of life and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Walking together as members of our synod we will work together and strive to declare His love and forgiveness both here in South Wisconsin and throughout the world. WANGERIN, Rev. Mark E. Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: CE; Education: Concordia College Milwaukee; UW- Milwaukee; Concordia, St. Louis; Degrees: A.A. ; B.A. ; M.Div. ; S.T.M. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Mission Board chairman, Lutheran Village Church, Ladue, MO -; Associate Pastor, Mt. Olive, Milwaukee -00, Administrative Pastor 00-present; District/Circuit: SWD Worship Comm ; SWD Board of Dir. 00-0; Chairman Education Comm. 00-0; SWD Board of Directors 0-; Communications Chairman SWD District Convention planning comm. every convention since ; Synod: Senior bibliographer and coordinator of public services, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis -; LCMS convention floor comm. on Higher Education ; Synodical delegate, 0; LCMS synodical convention local planning comm. 0; Community: Greater Milwaukee Federation of Lutheran Churches-Missouri Synod (Metro Milw. Lutheran Mission Society) board member 0-0, President 00-; Present Congregation: Mt. Olive, Milwaukee; Hopes for the District: I share the vision of the SWD that we be distinctively Lutheran as we reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our congregations and communities. The role of our Christian schools in our communities also needs to be strengthened and encouraged. It is vitally important that we remain faithful to the teaching of the Scriptures and our Lutheran confessions as we serve. In a time when the culture of our nation and the lives of so many are in direct contradiction to the will of the Lord as revealed to us, the District should be especially dedicated to proclaiming the truth and reaching out to the lost, reclaiming the straying, and strengthening the faithful in their lives as Christian disciples. Our district should especially do this as they support and encourage our congregations in their service. WENZEL, Rev. Mark A. Age: ; Occupation: Pastor; Region: SE; Education: CUW; Concordia, St. Louis; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Pastor-Immanuel/Trinity, Auroraville/Borth -; Prince of Peace, Sturgeon Bay, WI -00; Trinity, Herscher, IL 00-0; Peace, Beaver Dam 00-present; District/Circuit: Circuit Secretary -; LWML Zone Counselor -, 00-0, 00-0; Circuit Visitor 00-; Community: Beaver Dam Rotary Club 00-; Present Congregation: Peace, Beaver Dam; Hopes for the District: I am very hopeful that we continue to be a district that faithfully and boldly proclaims the Gospel of salvation by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. This is central in our walk together as brothers and sisters in Christ. It gives a wonderful witness to our Savior when we work together as part of the Body of Christ forgiving one another when we have sinned against one another. In a world where many people are angry at each other, we are very much tempted to be the same way in points of which we may disagree. The Devil loves to see God s people fighting with each other. It is my continuing prayer that we may constantly heed the words of the Apostle Paul: Put on then, as God s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has complaint against another, forgiving each other Above all these put on love which binds everything together in perfect harmony (Col. :-). WILLE, Rev. Dr. John C. Age: ; Occupation: District President, SWD; Region: CE; Education: Northwestern College- Watertown; Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary; Degrees: B.A. ; M.Div. ; Experience and activities Congregation: Church planter, Our Savior (WELS), Ashland OH -; St. Paul, Pana, IL -0; church planter, founding pastor of Good Shepherd, Tomah -0; District/Circuit: President SWD 00-present; past Conf. Planning Comm.; CC CID & SWD Dist. Steward Committee.; Convention Committee, District President s Inquiry Team; Chairman Circuit Mission Start; SWD Cont. Ed Comm.; SWD Pers. Comm.; nd VP SWD 00-0; SWD BOD; Leader for SWD Pre-Lenten Retreat 00; District CISM Team; Matthew Mentors Bible Study; Coordinator for SWD Pastor s Prayer Partners; Trained Synod Reconciler; Synod: Alternate delegate to,, Synodical Conv.; Delegate to 00 and 00 Synodical Conv.; Review Committee for 00 Circuit Counselor s Manual;