The Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Egger, president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and the Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, discuss why we need seminaries and how seminaries form pastors.
National Convention
2023 LCMS convention — A conversation with LWML President Eden Keefe
Meet Eden Keefe, newly elected president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.
Synod convention welcomes new partners in proclaiming the Gospel
The LCMS acknowledges or declares full fellowship with five international church bodies in Europe, Africa and Asia.
LCMS convention encourages building a culture of life
On July 30, the Synod in convention passed a resolution supporting efforts to promote a culture of life and made an announcement about the Million Dollar Life Match.
Convention adopts three wide-ranging omnibus resolutions
The resolutions addressed approximately 60 overtures.
Synod convention recognizes Harrison’s re-election
“Christ sustains you and makes you what you should be,” said LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.
Synod vice-presidents re-elected
Every incumbent vice-president was re-elected; Ball was elected second vice-president.
Worship before work: Synod convention convenes in Milwaukee
Following Divine Service on July 29, the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod officially began on July 30 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.
2023 LCMS convention — Focus on church fellowship
A panel of leaders representing the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations and the LCMS Office of International Mission discusses church fellowship and alliance missionaries.
2023 LCMS convention — A conversation with Rev. Peter Bender
Convention catechist Rev. Peter Bender discusses Luther’s Small Catechism and explains why catechism study is a daily feature of this year’s convention.
2023 LCMS convention — Focus on demystifying the convention
LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias discusses why we have a convention and how it works.
Learn more about our Concordia universities
In preparation for the upcoming Synod convention, a new webpage provides relevant information in one place.
Follow convention news in Milwaukee or at home
Here are all the ways to keep up with convention proceedings no matter where you are.
‘A sight to behold’: Floor committees meet in St. Louis
Floor Committees gathered at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis June 9–12 to begin their service for the 2023 Synod convention.
Official notice: Election candidate changes (2023)
Corrections and changes for elections at the 2023 LCMS convention, including the final slate of candidates for First Vice-President.
LCMS National Offering: Christ crucified for all people
The goal of the 2023–2026 LCMS National Offering is to produce meaningful Lutheran resources in other languages so that all may read, hear and speak the Good News of Christ crucified.
