HOUSTON — Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod July 17 adopted a resolution that requires a “detailed annual report” of funds contributed to Fan Into Flame — the campaign to raise $100 million to support the…

HOUSTON – “The interesting work of Committee 7 is interesting only to a few because it deals with a lot of minutiae and detail,” Rev. Dan May, chairman of the Floor Committee for Planning and Administration and LCMS Indiana District…

HOUSTON – Newly elected president Jan Wendorf  brought greetings from the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod this morning (July 17). Wendorf, from Grafton, Wis., spoke of the 32nd biennial convention of the…

HOUSTON — “We have to know our culture to present the truth that matters and makes a difference,” Dr. Dean Nadasdy told delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 17. Nadasdy is currently LCMS…

HOUSTON – Two resolutions calling for the Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) to provide both leadership and study materials for furthering the understanding of confessional Lutheranism were adopted today (July 17) by the 63rd Regular Convention of The…

HOUSTON – Stating that division diverts energies from mission, delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod called on elected leaders to develop a strategy for harmony. In a resolution adopted Monday (July 16), the delegates resolved that…

HOUSTON –- Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod military chaplains and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) were commended in separate resolutions adopted July 16 by delegates to the church body’s 63rd Regular Convention. Res. 1-06 recognizes more than 230 chaplains endorsed by…

HOUSTON — In an overwhelmingly favorable vote, delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adopted Resolution 6-02 supporting adult stem-cell research that does not involve the destruction of human life. Noting that stem cells have potential…

HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod elected members of the LCMS Board of Directors today (July 16). Two ordained ministers, one commissioned minister, and four laypersons were elected. In the ordained category, on…

HOUSTON – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Ablaze! initiative is “reminiscent of what happened when John the Baptist introduced one of his followers, Andrew, to Jesus,” Kermit “Butch” Almstedt, chairman of the Board for Mission Services, told the 63rd Regular Convention…

HOUSTON — Noting the unprecedented number of natural disasters in the past three years, delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adopted Resolution 6-01, praising and thanking God for “the work He has done among us…

HOUSTON –- Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod returned Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig to his office as Secretary of the Synod during elections here this afternoon (July 16). Also returned to his position as Vice…

HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention declared July 16 that The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is in church fellowship with the American Association of Lutheran Churches (AALC).  With headquarters in Minnesota and 78 U.S. congregations, the AALC becomes the…

HOUSTON—Acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the LCMS Foundation in 2008, the 63rd Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod encouraged congregations and organizations to use Foundation services in cultivation and stewardship of direct, planned, and endowed gifts to support family and…

HOUSTON—“I’ve been stretched. I’ve been strengthened in the faith,” Dr. Mary Beth Gaertner told the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod during sessions July 15. Gaertner, the principal of Salem Lutheran School in Tomball, Texas, was introduced to…