With thankfulness to God, delegates vote to support the work of the Synod.
Convention recognizes international guests, growth of LCMS partnerships
Visiting church representatives attending the convention gather for a special recognition of the growth in the partnership between the LCMS and international Lutheran churches.
Ordained, commissioned ministers and lay nominees elected to boards, CTCR
Convention delegates elect ordained, commissioned and lay nominees to LCMS boards and the Commission on Theology and Church Relations.
Convention delegates reaffirm chaplains’ right to free exercise of conscience
Also adopted July 12 by delegates to the 66th Regular LCMS convention in Milwaukee was a resolution in support of the Synod’s three international schools.
Convention addresses licensed lay deacons in public ministry
Delegates adopt Resolution 13-02A “To Regularize Status of Licensed Lay Deacons Involved in Word and Sacrament Ministry.”
2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Tuesday, July 12
Photos from Tuesday, July 12, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.
KFUO Audio: The Supreme Court’s Decision on Texas House Bill 2
Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External Relations for Focus on the Family, talks with KFUO Radio’s Kip Allen about the repercussions of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt case.
KFUO Audio: Interview about 2017 LCMS Life Conference
Tracy Quaethem, manager of LCMS Life and Health Ministries, talks with KFUO Radio’s about the 2017 LCMS Life Conference, which is scheduled for Jan. 27-29 in the Washington, D.C. area.
KFUO Audio: Interview about LCMS ‘Gospel Seeds’ program
The Rev. Dr. Carlos Hernandez, director, Church and Community Engagement with the LCMS Office of National Mission, talks with KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates about the LCMS program “Planting Gospel Seeds while Serving Human Needs.” The program helps congregations develop ways to enable their neighbors to break the cycles of poverty and struggle.
KFUO Audio: Interview about Partners in Latino Ministry Conference in October 2016
The Rev. Richard Schlak, executive director of Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute, talks with KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates about the Partners in Latino Ministry Conference, which is scheduled for Oct. 19-21, 2016, in El Paso, Texas.
2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Monday, July 11
Photos from Monday, July 11, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.
Convention prepares to celebrate Reformation 500th anniversary
Delegates to the 2016 Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod convention learn of the many ways the church is celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
Harrison responds to re-election
Among his comments to convention delegates on Sunday, LCMS President/President-elect Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison says it’s wonderful to hear from Lutherans that they’re praying for him.
Delegates vote to commend five mercy-based ministries
These include LCMS Disaster Response, LCMS National Housing Support Corporation, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Lutheran Services in America and Lutheran World Relief.
Delegates vote to support, increase missionary force
Two resolutions presented by Floor Committee 2 on International Witness were adopted on Sunday during the opening day of business at the 66th Regular Convention of the LCMS.
Delegates adopt two priority ‘National Witness’ resolutions
Delegates to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 66th Regular Convention on Sunday adopted the first two resolutions presented by the “National Witness” floor committee.
