Biesenthal, 90, died Sept. 3 of age-related ailments.
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Neugebauer to succeed Karner in Life, Health Ministries post
Stephanie Neugebauer of St. Louis will begin serving Sept. 21 as director of LCMS Life and Health Ministries. She succeeds Dr. Maggie Karner of Bristol, Conn.
Esget succeeds Kuhn as LCMS sixth vice-president
The Rev. Christopher Esget (right) of Alexandria, Va., represents the LCMS East-Southeast Region as sixth vice-president of the Synod, after the resignation of the Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn (left).
Ryan succeeds Kaseman at Dakota Boys, Girls Ranch
Joy Ryan of Fargo, N.D., begins serving Aug. 3 as president and CEO of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in Fargo.
Miles to succeed Herman at Wheat Ridge Ministries
Paul Miles of Scottsdale, Ariz., will begin serving Oct. 26 as president and chief executive officer of Wheat Ridge, succeeding Dr. Richard Herman.
Ambassadors of Reconciliation makes staff changes
Founding President Ted Kober (left) is now the organization’s senior ambassador, and Dwight Schettler (right) serves as president.
Rev. Dr. Charles Manske, founding president of Concordia, Irvine, dies
A memorial service to celebrate the life and ministry of Manske, 82, was held July 18 at Concordia University Irvine.
Congress has two more LCMS members
The 114th U.S. Congress includes two newly elected Missouri Synod Lutherans, bringing to seven the total number of LCMS Lutherans serving in Congress.
Duncan takes reins at KFUO Radio
As KFUO’s executive director of Broadcast Services, Gary Duncan succeeds the Rev. Rod Zwonitzer, who retired in May.
Salemink to succeed Lamb as LFL director
The Rev. Michael Salemink of Lafayette, Ind., will succeed the Rev. Dr. James Lamb as the next executive director of Lutherans For Life.
Fale begins work as executive director, International Mission
The Rev. John Fale now leads the LCMS Office of International Mission.
Robson installed as LCMS chief mission officer
The Rev. Kevin D. Robson of Baxter, Minn., is installed May 18 as the Synod’s chief mission officer.
Zieroth leads PALS program
The Rev. Dr. Gary Zieroth of Chaska, Minn., is interim director of the Synod’s Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support program.
Seminary Emeritus Professor Ronald Feuerhahn dies
Feuerhahn, 77, dies March 13 at a St. Louis-area hospital after several years of declining health.
Robson accepts call as LCMS chief mission officer
The Rev. Kevin D. Robson, a pastor in Baxter, Minn., with extensive business experience, plans to begin work at the LCMS International Center May 13.
Eight educators receive 2015 LEA awards
Cletus “Clet” Pfeiffer of Rochester, Minn., heads the list as the recipient of Lutheran Education Association’s Christus Magister award.
