The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod began with the Opening Divine Service on July 18, 2026. Delegates got down to business the next day, with the adoption of several resolutions from Floor Committee 1 on National Witness and the election of the Synod’s six vice-presidents.
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LCMS ‘simply the best thing going’: Harrison calls Synod in convention to love and unity
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison’s report to the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 19 in Phoenix emphasized the joy of the resurrection; the hope of the Gospel; and the need for repentance, forgiveness and brotherly love in the church’s life together.
Lange re-elected first vice-president; Espinosa joins Praesidium
Elections for LCMS first vice-president and regional vice-presidents were held July 19.
2026 LCMS convention video – Connecting with the mission field through FOROs
Wherever your church supports international mission work — in Eurasia, Africa, Asia or Latin America and the Caribbean — you can attend a FORO there to collaborate, participate and learn about the mission field that you are supporting.
2026 LCMS convention video – Reaching inactive members, strengthening school leaders
Hear about two examples of the many programs and resources offered by the LCMS Office of National Mission in service to “God’s Mission Here.”
2026 LCMS convention video – Living out the Great Commission
In 2026, the LCMS celebrates 100 years of Hispanic ministry and 90 years of Chinese ministry in the United States. In 2027 and 2028, it celebrates 150 years of Black ministry and 50 years of Hmong ministry, respectively.
Convention Opening Service features youth from across the Synod
The Opening Divine Service of the 69th Regular Convention of the LCMS featured youth from across the Synod serving as choristers, altar guild servers and acolytes.
For the good of the church: Pfotenhauer’s 100-year-old convention address
Pfotenhauer said that the world owes its existence to the church. “If God had not decided to build a Church for Himself on earth, the world would have gone to pieces after the Fall.”
Synod convention to begin with a ‘bang’
The gavel that will be used during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is more than 100 years old.
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The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is set for July 18–23 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Harrison elected to sixth term as LCMS president
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was elected after receiving more than 50% of the votes on the third ballot.
‘Why we gather’: Floor committees draft resolutions for convention
The first issue of ‘Today’s Business’ is now available.
Synod presidential election to require third ballot
The candidates whose names will stand in the runoff election are the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, the Rev. Dr. Joel D. Biermann and the Rev. Benjamin T. Ball.
Synod presidential election enters runoff
The initial round of voting in the election for president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) was not conclusive, and a runoff will be required.
2026 LCMS convention: Candidate Q&A available
The five candidates for president were asked to respond to six questions developed by LCMS Communications.
Task force report on electoral circuit parameters now available
The task force was created by the 2023 LCMS convention’s adoption of Resolution 9-06A.
