By Anthony Oliphant
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Kansas District met June 5–6 in Salina, Kan., for its 75th regular convention. Delegates re-elected the Rev. Justin A. Panzer, Wamego, Kan., to a third term as district president.
Also elected were:
- Alan Stahlecker, Lincolnville, Kan., Region 2, re-elected as first vice-president;
- Michael Hageman, Garden City, Kan., Region 4, re-elected as second vice-president;
- Michael Schotte, Preston, Kan., Region 3, re-elected as third vice-president; and
- Andrew Wehling, Lawrence, Kan., Region 1, elected to his first term as fourth vice-president.
All elected officers were installed during convention.
The convention theme, “Abiding in the Word,’ was drawn from John 8:31–32. Under this guiding theme, delegates adopted resolutions to:
- Prioritize “Abiding in the Word” as a mission and ministry focus for the 2025–2028 triennium;
- Cultivate a culture of life in the congregations and schools of the Kansas District;
- Plant congregations, schools and Lutheran early childhood centers in the district;
- Promote partnership in the Gospel among the congregations and institutions of the district; and
- Engage in witness and outreach training in Bible studies and workshops.
The Rev. Anthony Oliphant is pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Elmhurst, Ill.
Posted June 25, 2025
