The task force was created by the 2023 LCMS convention’s adoption of Resolution 9-06A.
National 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.
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.
‘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.
