HOUSTON — “We have to know our culture to present the truth that matters and makes a difference,” Dr. Dean Nadasdy told delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 17. Nadasdy is currently LCMS…
LWML president brings greetings to convention
HOUSTON – Newly elected president Jan Wendorf brought greetings from the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod this morning (July 17). Wendorf, from Grafton, Wis., spoke of the 32nd biennial convention of the…
Delegates approve three more planning-administration resolutions
HOUSTON – “The interesting work of Committee 7 is interesting only to a few because it deals with a lot of minutiae and detail,” Rev. Dan May, chairman of the Floor Committee for Planning and Administration and LCMS Indiana District…
Delegates want annual report of 'Fan Into Flame' funds
HOUSTON — Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod July 17 adopted a resolution that requires a “detailed annual report” of funds contributed to Fan Into Flame — the campaign to raise $100 million to support the…
Convention takes first actions on planning-administration proposals
HOUSTON—Delegates adopted the first three resolutions proposed by the floor committee for Planning and Administration during their initial day of business at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 63rd Regular Convention here July 15. Those actions amend bylaws for the 2.5-million-member national church…
CUEnet introduces 1,000th colloquy student
HOUSTON—“I’ve been stretched. I’ve been strengthened in the faith,” Dr. Mary Beth Gaertner told the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod during sessions July 15. Gaertner, the principal of Salem Lutheran School in Tomball, Texas, was introduced to…
Convention recognizes Foundation’s 50th anniversary
HOUSTON—Acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the LCMS Foundation in 2008, the 63rd Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod encouraged congregations and organizations to use Foundation services in cultivation and stewardship of direct, planned, and endowed gifts to support family and…
Delegates declare fellowship with AALC
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention declared July 16 that The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is in church fellowship with the American Association of Lutheran Churches (AALC). With headquarters in Minnesota and 78 U.S. congregations, the AALC becomes the…
Study compares LCMS and Corinth
HOUSTON — In Bible study on July 16 Dr. Paul L. Maier led delegates at the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to compare the church body with the people of ancient Greek city of Corinth, which St.…
Convention OKs bylaw change re: CUS boards of regents
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today (July 16) approved Resolution 5-04 that allows boards of regents of the 10 higher-education institutions of Concordia University System to appoint up to four additional voting…
Convention adopts proposals to resolve Board, CCM policy conflicts
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adopted carefully worded amendments to the Synod’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws aimed at facilitating resolution of conflicts of authority between the Synod’s Board of Directors and…
Convention re-elects Hartwig, Kuchta
HOUSTON –- Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod returned Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig to his office as Secretary of the Synod during elections here this afternoon (July 16). Also returned to his position as Vice…
Convention thanks God for disaster relief
HOUSTON — Noting the unprecedented number of natural disasters in the past three years, delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adopted Resolution 6-01, praising and thanking God for “the work He has done among us…
Convention hears update on Ablaze!
HOUSTON – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Ablaze! initiative is “reminiscent of what happened when John the Baptist introduced one of his followers, Andrew, to Jesus,” Kermit “Butch” Almstedt, chairman of the Board for Mission Services, told the 63rd Regular Convention…
Convention elects LCMS Board of Directors members
HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod elected members of the LCMS Board of Directors today (July 16). Two ordained ministers, one commissioned minister, and four laypersons were elected. In the ordained category, on…
Missionary events dovetail with LCMS convention
HOUSTON – Some 200 current and former Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod career missionaries took part in two gatherings in conjunction with the church body’s 63rd Regular Convention here: About 100 missionaries serving in more than 20 countries attended a weeklong “Ablaze!…
