The new online resource is available on the LCMS president’s webpage.
Convention
Bertsch elected to first full term in North Dakota
Also elected were the Rev. Kirk Peters of Hazen, N.D., as first vice-president, and the Rev. Steve Schulz of Fargo, N.D., as second vice-president.
Convention acts on marriage, vocation, euthanasia
Delegates adopt six “Church and Culture” resolutions during the LCMS convention’s closing session.
National Offering receives $315,000 for ‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’
Contributions will support national and international mission programs and projects related to the Synod’s threefold emphasis.
Delegates adopt resolutions on fertility issues, persecuted Christians
The Synod in convention adopted the final three resolutions from Floor Committee 3 on Mercy regarding fertility issues, persecuted Christians and LCMS World Relief and Human Care.
‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’ to continue in the LCMS
LCMS convention delegates adopt six resolutions addressing unity in worship and life together in the church.
Convention delegates select emphases for national witness
The LCMS turns its attention toward revitalization, work among Hmong and Hispanic peoples and establishing Rosa J. Young academies.
Delegates adopt measures strengthening Concordias’ confessional identity
On the final day of the convention, delegates approve three more resolutions from Floor Committee 7, Concordia University System.
Worker wellness merits its own committee
Delegates easily pass six resolutions relating to worker wellness.
Convention endorses ‘mustache’ funding resolution
Convention delegates approve lighthearted resolution to raise funds for Concordia college and seminary scholarships.
Convention formally recognizes, gives thanks for retiring Secretary Hartwig
The Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig is retiring after 18 years of faithful service as secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Delegates adopt 14 administration resolutions so processes ‘function smoothly’
Of the 15 resolutions presented by Floor Committee 11 to the Synod in convention, 14 were adopted while one — granting a “Lay Vote/Voice to Every Congregation” — failed by a narrow margin on July 13.
Regular sermon evaluation proves to be hot topic for delegates
Convention delegates approve all four resolutions regarding continuing education and preaching.
2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Wednesday, July 13
Photos from Wednesday, July 13, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.
LCMS board elections continued, completed
Convention delegates complete elections of remaining ordained, commissioned and lay nominees to LCMS boards.
Resolutions encourage Lutheran ethos of schools, address decreasing enrollment
The resolutions also call for training more administrators and preparing for infringements on religious liberty.
