HOUSTON – International LLL President Jack Kidwell brought greetings to the assembled delegates during the morning session today (July 18). “The convention theme of . . . One Message: Christ . . . is a tremendous reminder of why we…

HOUSTON — Congregations that allow open communion were encouraged to return to “faithful communion practices by practicing close(d) communion” in a resolution passed July 18 at the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The encouragement came in an…

HOUSTON — Brad Hewitt, senior vice president of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, brought greetings on July 18 from the fraternal organization to delegates at the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  Noting that Thrivent was founded by Lutherans…

HOUSTON—Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod completed elections for all positions today (July 18). The results are listed by board or commission: Board for Black Ministry Services(1 ordained minister, 1 commissioned minister, 1 layperson)Ordained minister:Samuel…

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 – 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 — 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 – 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 – “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 — “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 — 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 –- 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 — In Bible study on July 16 Dr. Paul L. Maier led delegates at the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to compare the church body with the people of ancient Greek city of Corinth, which St.…