The Rev. Eric C. Johnson was elected on the first ballot.
Convention
Buss elected to third term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss was elected on the first ballot.
Finnern re-elected in Minnesota North
The Rev. Brady L. Finnern was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot.
Concordia University System regents gather for training
The training was mandated by the Synod in convention.
Synod officers, board members installed in St. Louis
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.
‘We Preach Christ Crucified’: 2023 convention wrap-up
A brief, final wrap-up of the proceedings of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
Gard recognized for lifetime of chaplaincy service
The Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard was awarded the Silver St. Martin of Tours medal by LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces during the 2023 LCMS convention in Milwaukee.
Two resolutions on Structure and Administration pass, one fails
Delegates amend two Synod Bylaws and reject a resolution to form a task force to study moving to a four-year convention cycle.
Floor Committee 6 affirms seminary education and need for pastors
The Synod in convention adopted eight wide-ranging resolutions related to pastoral ministry and formation.
Delegates elect CUS board members; university and seminary regents
The ordained, commissioned and lay members will serve on various boards around the LCMS.
2023 LCMS convention — A conversation with FLAME
Lutheran rap artist and author Marcus Gray, also known as FLAME, discusses his journey to Lutheranism and his new book ‘Extra Nos,’ now available from Concordia Publishing House.
Convention encourages in-person worship, recognizes 50th anniversary of ‘Walkout’
Life Together resolutions address in-person worship, the 50th anniversary of the Concordia Seminary ‘Walkout,’ the ‘Koinonia program, ‘Himnario Luterano’ and the Synod’s mission priorities.
Delegates adopt multiple resolutions on church and culture
The resolutions covered issues of racism, abortion, vaccines and more.
Convention affirms closed Communion and biblical sexuality
Floor Committee 5 finished its business at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, presenting resolutions on Communion practice, Lutheran education, and marriage and sexuality.
‘The Gospel is at stake’: Pohjola and Räsänen address LCMS convention
The Finnish Lutheran bishop and member of Parliament described their prosecution by Finnish courts and called upon Christians to proclaim the Gospel boldly.
