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# Gregory J. Wismar

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Gregory J. Wismar is a retired minister who served congregations throughout the New England area. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Wismar earned numerous degrees, including a master's degree in divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, a Master of Science from Southern Connecticut State University, and a doctorate in ministry from Hartford Seminary. 

Wismar has served the wider Church as a member of the national Convention Format Committee, as a vice president of the New England District of the LCMS, and as a secretary to the Concordia College—New York Board of Regents. He was a member of the LCMS Commission on Worship (1991–95, 2001–10) and was its chairman (2004–10) during the production of *LSB*. Also a member of the Lectionary Committee, Wismar wrote a number of original collects and prayers included in *LSB* and was a member of the working group that developed the *Hymn Selection Guide*. 

In addition, Wismar has contributed many worship resources, hymns, and anthems to the life of the Church through such publications as *Resources for Youth Ministry *and *Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish*, as well as texts for numerous choral compositions. 

Wismar and his wife, Priscilla, live in Southbury, Connecticut, where he continues to write for church publications and is regularly featured as a travel columnist for a local newspaper. 

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