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.

The Rev. Dr. John W. Sias was elected to his third term as LCMS secretary on July 31 in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
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.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod — 2026-2029 National Offering — ‘Christ Is Risen! Tell the Next Generation’
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: Committee for Convention Nominations

The committee urgently needs nominations to work with.

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.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ affirmed by Synod in convention

Resolution 6-01 passed unanimously.

‘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.

During the last two days of business at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, delegates elected members to the board of regents for each of the Concordias. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Delegates elect CUS board members; university and seminary regents

The ordained, commissioned and lay members will serve on various boards around the LCMS.