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Four pastors have been nominated to serve as the next bishop of the North American Lutheran Church.

The 2011 NALC Convocation Aug. 11-12 in Hilliard, Ohio, will elect a new bishop to serve a fouryear term.The Rev. John F. Bradosky, the Rev. James T. Lehmann, the Rev. Paul A. Schultz, and the Rev. Jacob Larry Yoder have been nominated to serve as the NALC’s chief pastor and evangelist.

The Rev. John F. Bradosky

Home: Centerville, Ohio
Congregation: Living Water Lutheran Church, Centerville, Ohio
Current Call: General Secretary, North American Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio













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Experience within the body of Christ that has prepared you for service in this position:

I  have been blessed by pastors and professors who were also faithful mentors in my life. My marriage of 34 years to Kristi has not only survived but thrived even through the death of our first born son. Our children and their spouses continue to grow in their witness and service to the church. My 32 years of ordained ministry in congregations includes experiences in urban, suburban and multicultural settings, with multiple campus environments and the supervision of a large staff. Serving on Synod Council, and Church wide divisions and initiatives including: Stewardship, Outreach, Evangelism and Transformational Leadership initiative, has broadened my experience. In addition to preaching, teaching and celebrating the sacraments, discipleship has preoccupied the focus of my ministry for the past two decades including:

Providing leadership for the Church wide Call to Discipleship, writing articles, Bible studies, creating conferences, addressing Synod Assemblies and providing training for Disciple Mentors. Working with missionaries in Mexico, Central America, Tanzania, Uganda and recently in Ethiopia has assisted in developing a global perspective of the missional strength of the Church available to us through the experience of those where the Church is growing at its fastest rate. In addition to those experiences I have served as President of Lutheran Bible Institute of California and as adjunct faculty there. For nine years I was on the board, chair and member of the Ethics Committee of Graceworks Lutheran Services.

What spiritual gifts and skills has God given you to bless this ministry?

Through assessment tools and conversations with those who have provided mentoring in my ministry, I believe my spiritual gifts include: Leadership, Teaching, Administration, Discernment and Evangelism as it relates to discipleship. My devotional life and commitment to the spiritual disciplines keeps my faith growing and challenges me daily in following Jesus. The richness of our confessional heritage keeps me grounded, growing and grateful for opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Through varied leadership experiences I have developed skills in the areas of strategic planning, metrics, “balanced scorecard” and branding identity. Through my avocation as a sports official in high school and collegiate basketball, football and soccer, I have also learned critical leadership skills regarding integrity, preparedness, fitness, accountability, decision making, resolving conflict and dealing with passionate people in frustrating circumstances. In training for marathons, I have also learned about perseverance and endurance in running the race.

List a favorite Scripture verse and tell why it has meaning for you.

John 15:12-13: “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” Jesus is preparing His disciples for his death and he reminds them to remain in Him even as He is willing to remain in them. The relationship with Jesus has grown more intimate and He no longer calls them servants but friends. Through the indwelling presence and faithful obedience they not only grow closer to Christ but He promises their lives will be fruitful. This word reminds me of the most important value in my ministry, the preciousness of relationships. It is the only thing in this life that lasts or matters. Jesus points out that everything else is dust and rust. All we have that gives life meaning, purpose and direction are relationships: a relationship with Jesus Christ through faith in Him and relationships with those He has given us, to love and care for. In Christ those relationships are eternal. That is the nature of our faith, discipleship and the Church. We are all giving our life away for some cause, but the words and example of Christ are to give our life for the sake of those relationships.

The Rev. James T. Lehmann

Home: Fithian, Illinois
Congregation: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Thomasboro, Illinois
Current Call: Pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Thomasboro, Illinois













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Experience within the body of Christ that has prepared you for service in this position:

I received a strong biblical and catechetical training in my youth. I have served 32 years of ordained ministry, experiencing both congregational cooperation and conflict. I have served on synod council and committees. I have experience working with colleagues (interns and associates). Traveling to Ethiopia has broadened my experience of the global church. Serving on the Executive Committee and as a dean of the NALC has helped me to know how we function and what concerns congregations have.

What spiritual gifts and skills has God given you to bless this ministry?

I have a strong foundation on the Word of God as understood from a Lutheran perspective. I enjoy teaching the Bible. The rich liturgical heritage of public worship and private prayer strengthens me. God has granted me the gift of patience. I can listen with empathy and understanding of people’s experiences and positions. I work collaboratively and encourage others in their ministry.

List a favorite Scripture verse and tell why it has meaning for you.

Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayers.” When I commit myself to these fundamentals: Scripture, fellowship, Eucharist, and prayer, I stay on track, find inner strength, and grow in faith. These tools of the Holy Spirit “calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church and keeps it united in the one true faith.”