Following a recommendation from last year’s report of the Synod Blue Ribbon Task Force on Funding the Mission, delegates to the 2007 Synod convention adopted a resolution (4-02) titled “To Begin a Stewardship Renewal through Enhanced Communication.” The resolution requests…
Higher-ed actions increase size of college, sem boards
Among convention actions related to higher education, delegates approved two resolutions that allow the boards of regents of LCMS colleges, universities, and seminaries to appoint up to four additional voting members. Both resolutions allow boards to immediately add members with…
Youth Gathering termed 'the church at its best'
The 2007 National LCMS Youth Gathering and LCMS Adult Gathering, July 28-Aug. 1 in Orlando, Fla., brought together some 25,000 youth and adult paid participants from all 35 LCMS districts and several nations, along with 1,500 volunteers, under the theme…
Concordia Deaconesses elect officers
More than 50 deaconesses and students heard presentations and reports, and took part in business sessions, worship, Bible studies, and fellowship activities during this year’s annual conference of the Concordia Deaconess Conference (CDC), June 10-13 at Concordia University, Ann Arbor,…
President, DPs get OK to call special convention
Delegates to the Synod’s 63rd Regular Convention said they “stand ready to serve” if President Gerald B. Kieschnick and two-thirds of the 35 district presidents decide that a special convention should be called to amend the Synod’s structure and governance.…
Delegates adopt proposals to resolve conflicts
Delegates to the 2007 Synod convention adopted separate resolutions that aim to resolve conflicts between the Synod Board of Directors and the Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM), and that affirm the Synod’s dispute-resolution process. To resolve conflicts between the Board…
Life issues supported at convention
With a 96.6 percent “yes” vote, delegates to the 2007 Synod convention adopted a resolution (6-02) supporting adult stem-cell research that does not involve destruction of human life. Nothing that stem cells have the potential of helping treat diseases such…
Synod elects administration, Board of Directors
Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod July 15 elected Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick to his third three-year term as president of the 2.5 million-member church body. The convention also re-elected Dr. William Diekelman to his…
King speaks at memorial, receives honor
Professional church workers who died during the past triennium were commemorated during a service of thanksgiving July 18 at the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Dr. Robert H. King, current LCMS fourth vice president, spoke on the…
Delegages elect members of boards, commissions
Delegates to this year’s Synod convention completed elections for all positions July 18. The results are listed by board or commission: Board for Black Ministry Services Ordained minister: Samuel Cosby, Houston Commissioned minister: Jonathan D. Cleveland, Portland, Ore. Layperson: Ceretha…
Thrivent employee among bridge-collapse victims
Sherry Engebretsen, director of marketing at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Minneapolis, is among 13 people killed in the Aug. 1 collapse of the city’s I-35W bridge. Engebretsen, 60, was driving from Thrivent’s downtown office to her home in Shoreview, Minn., when the…
Kieschnick outlines priorities for new triennium
By James Heine As he looks forward to his third term as president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick says a half-dozen items will top his priority list for the next three years. At the top of…
Synod, 22 partner-church reps discuss 'Ablaze!'
The Ablaze! initiative to share the Gospel with 100 million people worldwide by 2017 is “one of the best ideas that has emerged from The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod,” according to Rev. Mario Lehenbauer, second vice president of the Evangelical Lutheran…
Requests for reinstatement (August)
BRANT A. ENGEL, Milford, Mich.; MARTIN HERZOG JR., LaGrange, Texas; and PAUL E. NEHRIG, Lake Helen, Fla., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. VICTORIA BOEDER, Nampa, Idaho; LINDA G. BUFFINGTON, San…
Call for Nominations: Commission on Worship (September)
The LCMS Commission on Worship, St. Louis, is seeking nominations for an executive director. The executive director reports to the Commission, which is responsible to the president of the Synod. The executive director is responsible for administering the functions and…
Positions (August)
The LCMS Board for Communication Services (BCS), St. Louis, seeks resumes from interested candidates for the position of public relations coordinator. The public relations coordinator reports to the manager of Public Affairs and Media Relations and is responsible for assisting with…
