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New Washington law targets seal of confessional
Pastors refusing to comply with the law could face a yearlong prison sentence and fines up to $5,000.

Board of Directors discusses RSOs, budget, CUS, more
The February meeting of the BOD was held in Ann Arbor, Mich.

LCMS addresses unauthorized, non-LCMS pastoral formation programs
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Council of Presidents affirms a statement directing potential pastoral students only to LCMS-approved programs and confirming that it will not ordain graduates from unauthorized institutions.

Southern District elects Johnson to third term
The Rev. Eric C. Johnson was elected on the first ballot.

Buss elected to third term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss was elected on the first ballot.

Finnern re-elected in Minnesota North
The Rev. Brady L. Finnern was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot.
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