The following have been named as voting delegates from the Nebraska District circuits to the Synod’s Convention being held in Phoenix, Arizona, July 18-23, 2026. For more information about the LCMS Convention, click here. Any changes to Nebraska District delegates will be updated here on the District website.
Voting Delegates:
Ainsworth Circuit: Rev. Jordan Schut, Christ, O’Neill; Garold Frickel, Immanuel, Atkinson
Columbus Circuit: Rev. Patrick Sparling, Immanuel, Columbus; Andrew Stadler, Peace, Columbus
Cornerstone Circuit: Rev. Kenton Birtell, Mount Calvary, Holdrege; Nora McGowen, St. Paul, Cambridge
Deshler Circuit: Rev. Glen Emery, Grace, Fairbury; Michael Burger, St. Peter, Davenport
Falls City Circuit: Rev. Kenneth Humphrey, Christ/St. Paul, Falls City; Daryl Holle, Zion, Jansen
Fremont Circuit: Rev. Zachary Courie, Our Redeemer, Wahoo; Ellen Lund, Trinity, Fremont
Grand Island Circuit: Rev. Erik Hart, St. Paul, Central City; Stephen Spiehs, Peace, Grand Island
Hastings Circuit: Rev. Darren Olson, Christ, Juniata; Phil Hesterman, Peace, Hastings
Kearney Circuit: Rev. Robert Kuefner, Jr., Trinity, Lexington; Eric Rosenthal, Zion, Kearney
Lincoln North Circuit: Rev. Scott Porath, Immanuel, Eagle; Brian Schmeling, Trinity, Lincoln
Lincoln South Circuit: Rev. Adam Moline, Good Shepherd, Lincoln; Zach Hansen, Messiah, Lincoln
Norfolk Circuit: Rev. Lee Weander, Our Savior, Norfolk; Reid Ehrisman, St. John, Battle Creek
Omaha Circuit: Rev. Caleb Kruse, Lord of Life, Elkhorn; Daniel Buman, St. Mark, Omaha
Plainview Circuit: Rev. Terry Makelin, Trinity/Golgotha, Foster/Wausa; Wes Prater, Trinity, Elgin
Sarpy Circuit: Rev. Ryan Maser, First, Plattsmouth; Bryan Clark, First, Papillion
Seward Circuit: Rev. Shawn Kitzing, Our Redeemer, Staplehurst; Kurth Brashear, St. John, Seward
Wayne Circuit: Rev. Alexander Blanken, St. Paul/St. Paul, Winside/Carroll; Kenneth Diediker, Trinity, Martinsburg
West Point Circuit: Rev. Mike Belinsky, Zion/St. John, Bancroft/Beemer; Steve Wageman, St. John, Pender
Western Sandhills Circuit: Rev. Daniel Ramsey, Our Redeemer, North Platte; Glenn Van Velson, Beautiful Savior, North Platte
York Circuit: Rev. Benjamin Francisco, Faith, York; William Bolte, Emmanuel, York
Non-Voting Delegates:
Nebraska District President: Rev. Richard Snow, Seward
District Staff Representative: Rev. Lonnie Jacobsen, Lincoln
District Board of Directors Representative: Kevin Warneke, Omaha
Concordia University President: Bernard Bull, Seward
Concordia Faculty Representative: Thaddeus Warren, Seward
Concordia Board of Regents Representative: Dennis Meyer, Las Vegas, NV
Advisory Ordained Minister Representatives: Rev. Stephen Bartelt, Omaha; Rev. Earl Pierce, Seward
Advisory Commissioned Minister Representatives: Sara Grein, Fremont; Donna Meyer, Davenport; Susan Schotte, Beatrice; Steven Whitney, Battle Creek