Background
Mahsman, David Lawrence was born on August 16, 1950 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Alvin Henry and Dorothy Marie Mahsman.
Mahsman, David Lawrence was born on August 16, 1950 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Alvin Henry and Dorothy Marie Mahsman.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Southern Illinois University, 1972. Master of Divinity, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1983. Master of Sacred Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1995.
Staff writer Paddock Publications, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 1972-1973, Decatur (Illinois) Herald & Review, 1973-1976. Press assistant Honorary Tom Railsback United States House Representatives, Washington, 1976-1979, campaign press secretary Honorary Dan Coats Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1979-1980, 82. Pastor Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Cove, New York, 1983-1985.
Director news and information Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, St. Louis, 1985—2005. Executive editor, contributor Lutheran Witness, 1985—2005. Executive editor Reporter, 1985—2005.
Assistant to executive director Board Mission Services Missouri Synod, 2005—2009. Director, special assignments Eurasia, Board Mission Services Missouri Synod, since 2009. Member Inter-Lutheran task force on pornography Lutheran Council United States of America, 1986.
Member Washington advisory council Missouri Synod, Office of Government Information, Washington, 1987-2000.
Member Concordia History Institute (life).
Married Lois Jean Mohn, July 27, 1975.