The task force was created by the 2023 LCMS convention’s adoption of Resolution 9-06A.
Convention
Road to convention: Topics to watch
Each of these topics — from pastoral formation to artificial intelligence to the structure and authority of the Synod’s mission boards — has gathered a number of overtures to watch, discuss and weigh in on.
Candidates announced for Synod president, first and regional vice-presidents
The nominations processes for the offices of president, first vice-president and regional vice-presidents for the 2026 LCMS convention have been completed.
Road to convention: Lining up convention business
Part 3 of a series by LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias about the 2026 LCMS convention.
Convention Bible study now available
Through the study’s six lessons, participants will explore the theme of the upcoming Synod convention.
Road to convention: Overtures and reports
The deadline to submit an overture for the 2026 convention is Feb. 28.
Road to convention: Officer nominations and elector registration
For the 2026 LCMS convention, officer nominations are due Feb. 18, and presidential electors must be registered by March 8.
2026 National Offering: ‘Tell the Next Generation’
Gifts to the 2026–2029 National Offering will directly benefit ongoing domestic work carried out at the local level by LCMS congregations, districts and others.
Official Notice: Nominating Ballots for President, First Vice-President, and Regional Vice-Presidents and LCMS Presidential Voter Registration
Two important convention processes, important to every congregation, are now underway.
Central Illinois re-elects Mohr
The LCMS Central Illinois District met July 13–15 in Springfield, Ill., for its 61st regular convention.
Taylor elected in Atlantic District
The LCMS Atlantic District met for its 62nd regular convention July 10–11 in Albany, N.Y.
Official notice: Committee for Convention Nominations
The committee urgently needs nominations to work with.
Iowa East re-elects Saunders, affirms residential seminaries
The LCMS Iowa District East met for its 42nd regular convention June 27–28 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
English District elects Miskus to first term
The LCMS English District met for its 58th regular convention June 26–28 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Pacific Southwest re-elects Gibson, looks to convention
The LCMS Pacific Southwest District met for its 47th regular convention June 25–27 in La Quinta, Calif.
Ohio District re-elects Wilson
The LCMS Ohio District met for its 24th regular convention June 22–24 in Dublin, Ohio.
