Through Operation Barnabas, LCMS congregations are reaching out to “all veterans from all wars,” most of whom are not active church members, says Chaplain Mark Schreiber.
Seltz: We are baptized for ‘witness to a weary world’
The Rev. Gregory Seltz, speaker of “The Lutheran Hour,” preaches to convention-goers.
Schulz, Edwards elected as regional members of Board of Directors
Convention delegates elect LCMS Board of Directors members from two of its five newly-created regions.
Hartwig re-elected as LCMS secretary
Incumbent receives 839 votes, or 83.7 percent of the ballots cast to serve his sixth three-year term in the office.
Missouri Synod convention ratifies altar and pulpit fellowship with Evangelical Lutheran Church of Liberia
ST. LOUIS, July 22, 2013—Two actions today at the 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod centered on expanding relationships with certain Lutheran church bodies.
Convention recognizes missionaries
Four LCMS missionaries and the sister of a deceased missionary are honored with a standing ovation.
Delegates affirm Global Seminary Initiative, encourage unified mission work
Delegates adopt three resolutions brought before the 2013 LCMS convention by the floor committee on Witness.
Convention affirms fellowship with Liberian church
Delegates sing the Doxology to celebrate a new partnership between the LCMS and the ELCL.
Bolay declares convention delegates are ‘all called to witness’
Despite the difficult circumstances in which the Liberian church leader found himself years ago, he said “Evil will never triumph over good. I am a witness to the goodness of God.”
Harrison introduces ‘joys of my life’
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison turns the spotlight on the woman he calls a joy and blessing, his wife Kathy Harrison, and the couple’s two sons.
Convention calls for ‘continued faithful witness’ by Concordia colleges, universities; supports PALS
LCMS convention delegates approve resolution to help 10 Concordia colleges and universities retain their “distinctly Lutheran” identity.
President’s report, elections and highlights of business on opening day at Missouri Synod convention
On the opening day of business at the 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, delegates heard a report from recently re-elected LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison, elected the Synod’s six vice presidents and voted on resolutions having to do with Life Together, Administration and Finance.
Harrison spotlights blessings of past, ‘severe challenges’ for future
Newly re-elected Synod president uses report to encourage convention delegates.
Delegates take initial actions on administration, finance resolutions
The convention approves two resolutions that authorize tweaking several Synod Bylaws dealing with election of the president and duties of the LCMS Board of Directors.
Convention elects, ranks regional vice-presidents
Elected are the Rev. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr., the Rev. Daniel Preus, the Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray, the Rev. Nabil S. Nour, and the Rev. Dr. Robert T. Kuhn.
Mueller re-elected as LCMS first vice-president
Incumbent Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. receives 575 votes, or 55.8 percent of the ballots cast.
