HOUSTON—The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Convention honored three of its congregations July 14 for outstanding work to raise funds for the Synod’s Fan into Flame campaign in support of Ablaze! mission initiatives. Honored were leaders and members of Mountainside Lutheran Church, Linville,…
'Fan into Flame' report: $58.9 million raised
HOUSTON—Delegates to the Synod’s 64th Regular Convention here heard today that Fan into Flame, the six-year-old campaign to raise $100 million to support the Ablaze! Gospel-sharing initiative, had raised $58,900,172 in gifts and pledges as of July 1. The money…
Convention supports chaplains, military; outreach to Muslims
HOUSTON—Delegates to the Synod’s 64th Regular Convention here overwhelmingly adopted several resolutions of the Floor Committee on Missions (Floor Committee 1) July 14: Resolution 1-05, “to affirm and encourage our military chaplains,” gives thanks and praise to God “for sending…
Task force to study higher education efficiencies
HOUSTON—The convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has charged its Board of Directors to appoint a task force to research efficiencies that can be achieved through cooperative interaction between the 12 LCMS colleges, universities and seminaries. The action, (Res. 4-04A),…
Convention delegates elect praesidium
HOUSTON—Delegates to the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod elected the remainder of the praesidium (second-through-fifth vice-presidents) in balloting this afternoon. Eighteen candidates were presented on the first ballot; none were elected. On the second ballot (575 votes…
Synod responds to ELCA’s actions on homosexuality
HOUSTON—With no debate, delegates to the Missouri Synod convention here adopted two resolutions in response to actions taken by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) at its August 2009 Churchwide Assembly. At that assembly, the ELCA resolved to recognize…
Colorado pastor relishes church planting
HOUSTON—Rev. Dustin Lappe said he hadn’t planned to be a pastor or a church planter. Yet Lappe, lead pastor of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Aurora, Colo., addressed The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Convention about the “adventure” of the new congregation…
Delegates address LCMS finances
HOUSTON—Convention delegates today addressed the financial needs of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, including a call for a “stewardship renaissance.” In a session Tuesday morning to consider resolutions from the Floor Committee on Administration and Finance, the convention also adopted a…
Harrison is elected LCMS president, Mueller first vp
HOUSTON—Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, executive director of LCMS World Relief and Human Care since 2001, is the new president-elect of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and Rev. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. will serve as first vice-president. Harrison was elected on the…
LWML President highlights ‘target areas’
HOUSTON—Three “target areas” underlying the service of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League were outlined by the organization’s president in greetings to the convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod here Tuesday morning. As the LWML continues to support Christian mission outreach…
Delegates OK electing regional BOD members
HOUSTON—Delegates to the Missouri Synod convention here adopted three resolutions offered by the Floor Committee on Synod Structure and Governance (Floor Committee 8) early July 13. One specifies that some LCMS Board of Directors members are to be nominated and…
CPH anxious to serve, says Kintz
HOUSTON—”Listening, Responding and Providing” is “more than just a slogan” at Concordia Publishing House, President and CEO Dr. Bruce G. Kintz told delegates and guests at the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today. In his greetings to…
LCMS convention recognizes Florida, Ohio congregations
HOUSTON—Two congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod—Our Savior Lutheran Church, Plantation, Fla., and Tallmadge Lutheran Church, Tallmadge, Ohio—were honored for their emphases on mission and ministry in the Synod. The congregations were recognized at the 64th Regular Convention of the…
Convention adopts changes in elections of vice-presidents
HOUSTON—In adopting two resolutions at the end of the July 12 session, delegates to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod convention here changed the procedures for electing the vice-presidents of the Synod. One authorizes the president-elect to choose the slate of nominees…
Delegates continue work on Floor Committee 8 resolutions
HOUSTON—Delegates continued voting this afternoon on the resolutions proposed by Floor Committee 8, Synod Structure and Governance. Resolution 8-17, to allow congregations to elect the president of the Synod was adopted, with an amendment, 749 to 419. The amendment established…
Convention honors veteran missionaries
HOUSTON—Six retired Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod missionary couples were recognized for their years of service during the church body’s 64th Regular Convention here. “These are wonderful, dedicated, committed people of God,” said Synod President Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, welcoming four of…
