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.
National Convention
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.
‘We preach Christ crucified’: Convention Bible study
The free, downloadable study is about the importance of keeping the Gospel front and center in all we do as the church.
Candidates announced for Synod president, vice-presidents
Those named on the ballots are the Synod clergymen who received the most nominations from Synod member congregations and who have agreed to serve, if elected.
‘Clarity of the Gospel’: 2023 National Offering to support needed translation work
The 2023-2026 National Offering will support efforts to make selected materials and resources available in other languages so that all may hear the Good News of the Gospel.
‘We Preach Christ Crucified’: Getting ready for this summer’s convention
The pre-convention work of assembling overtures, reports and nominations for the 2023 LCMS convention is well underway,
LCEF art contest to mark Synod’s 175th
Winning entries will be displayed at the LCEF booth during the 68th Regular Convention of the LCMS, set for July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee.
Theme announced for 2023 Synod convention
The 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is set for July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee.
Congregations vote to delay Synod convention
The measure was approved by over 90%, with more than 60% of the Synod’s congregations participating in the vote.
Official notice: 2022 convention reports and overtures
The deadline for the submission of reports and overtures to the 2022 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is March 5, 2022.
