The FLGA District 35th Regular Convention

The FLGA District 35th Regular Convention will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South in Orlando, FL, June 5-7, 2025.

Below is the list of Nominees eligible and willing to serve the 

Florida-Georgia District, LCMS for the next triennium.  

Please keep them and the process in your prayers as we quickly approach the time for elections at the 35th Regular Convention. We seek wisdom and discernment for the delegates; we give thanks for those on the ballot, and we ask for protection for all those below and attending. May the Holy Spirit guide and direct, strengthen and enlighten, so "what is good and acceptable and perfect" be the outcome.

*indicates Incumbents

Region 1

Vice President Nominee

The Rev. Jeffrey Jordan

The Rev. Roger Schwartz

Lay Representative Nominee

*Mrs. Karen Cerny

Region 2

Vice President Nominee

*The Rev. Jay Winters

Lay Representative Nominee

*Mrs. Deborah Beck

*Mr. Tracy Cripe

Region 3

Vice President Nominee

*The Rev. Charles Reich

Lay Representative Nominee

*Mrs. Sheryl DeWitt

*Mrs. Becky Hartmann

Region 4

Vice President Nominee

*The Rev. Dr. David Brockhoff

Lay Representative Nominee

*Mr. Jon Boeche

*Mr. Tim Gerken

Region 5

Vice President Nominee

The Rev. R. Scott Henze

The Rev. Richard Norris

Lay Representative Nominee

*Mr. Steven Bradshaw

Commissioned Minister Representatives

Mrs. Ligia Borges

Mr. Eric Gerken

Ms. Jodi Tucker

*Mrs. Tamara Worthington

To serve for the 2028 FLGA District Convention

District Nominations Committee: Commissioned

Ms. Lori Lee Joerz

(Region 3)

Mr. Dave Timmerman

(Region 2)

District Nominations Committee: Lay

Mr. Gary Engel (Region 1)

Mr. Joel Holcombe

(Region 2)

Mrs. Magda McKay

(Region 4)

Mrs. Sally Wesche

(Region 1)

District Nominations Committee:

Ordained

Rev. Timothy Barber

(Region 2)

Rev. Jacob Berlinski

(Region 1)

Rev. Stephen Carretto

(Region 5)

Rev. Terrell Davis Sr.

(Region 1)

Rev. Dr. Joel Dietrich

(Region 1)

Rev. Richard Norris

(Region 5)

Rev. Dr. Tony Steinbronn

(Region 3)

Offering & Ingathering Collection for the Lutheran Church of Uganda

From humble beginnings, the work of God’s Kingdom in Uganda continues to grow. Since 1997, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has sent 10 missionaries to serve in Uganda. Over time, the congregations grew from a couple of congregations to over 150 congregations serving over 50,000 members.

Uganda is home to 48 tribes and 52 spoken languages, and the Lutheran Church of Uganda (LCU) currently serves 11 tribes and 14 language areas. While English is the national language used in schools, most Ugandans worship in their tribal language. There is a great need for translations of Bibles, hymnals, catechisms, and other materials to spread the Gospel. 

The Lutheran Church of Uganda has specifically requested support, and we’re thrilled to be able to help! The goal of the ingathering is to collect gently used items from the Ingathering Items List (linked below) that are no longer needed by your congregation, pastors, and members—the items should still be in good condition and can make a meaningful impact on these LCU mission communities.

Your contributions will truly make a difference, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside them! The Convention Offering is designated for the LCU and will also cover the costs of shipping ingathering items to Uganda.