Convention Workbook

Who’s Who Candidate Profiles
having fewer than 100 people in attendance to well over 1000 each year. I would like to use some of
that same expertise while serving on the Pacific
Board of Directors Lay Member Region 3
Joel Eichenberger
Home Congregation: Trinity Lutheran, Temecula, CA
Occupation: Retired
Experience Pertinent to Position: I have been a Lutheran for practically my
entire life and a member of an LCMS congregation since 1986. I have over 40
years experience in leadership/management positions. I have held the offices
of president, vice president and/or secretary of my past and current
congregations. I am currently the secretary of our congregation and board of
directors. I led my current and previous congregations' transition to policy based
governance. We are currently transitioning to a policy/partnership model. I am a retired U.S.
Air Force officer and Boeing engineering and logistics manager with a BA in psychology from
Chapman University and an MS in logistics management from the Air Force Institute of
Technology.
My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: My vision for the ministry of the PSD included the
establishment of a true partnership between the district and our congregations; and providing clear
and consistent visionary leadership that is less focused on problems and more on opportunities.
Timothy M. Holt
Home Congregation: Our Savior Lutheran, Palm Springs, CA
Occupation: Architect
Experience Pertinent to Position: My heartfelt connection to our Lord’s church
began at an early age as I have vivid memories of growing up in a church that my
parents had planted just before my birth. I have no recall of life without Jesus and
His church. Having been baptized, confirmed and married in the LCMS, I have
been gifted and equipped to perform various leadership roles. As an architect with 40+ years of
experience, I have designed more than 100 church-related projects. I’ve served as Chairman of Our
Saviors Church for 12+ years, currently as chair of the Board of Lay Elders and lead the Men’s
Ministry. I am also a member of the Architectural Review Board in my hometown of Rancho Mirage
and serve as consultant to the Building Committee for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San
Bernardino. I am principal of my firm, Holt Architects.
My Vision for the ministry of the PSW: I believe the PSD is uniquely positioned to forward the
Lord’s mission among out District Churches. My vision included exploring creative ways to expand
His kingdom in this region while respecting our values and Christian heritage.
Dr. Michael D. Lange
Home Congregation: Immanuel Lutheran, Orange, CA
Occupation: Semiconductor Physicist at Northrop Grumman
Experience Pertinent to Position: Serving as Asst. to Exec. Dir. In home church.
Previously the Sunday School Superintendent and teacher. Also, three terms as
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