Florida-Georgia re-elects Rockey

Rockey

By Anthony Oliphant

Delegates of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Florida-Georgia District met June 5–7 in Orlando, Fla., for the district’s 35th regular convention. The convention theme, “Compelled,” was drawn from 2 Corinthians 5:14–15.

Delegates elected the Rev. James Rockey by acclamation to his second term as district president.

Also elected were:

Jay Winters, Tallahassee, Fla., Region 2, first vice-president;

Dr. David Brockhoff, Masaryktown, Fla., Region 4, second vice-president;

Charles Reich, Winter Haven, Fla., Region 3, third vice-president;

Scott Henze, Weston, Fla., Region 5, fourth vice-president; and

Jeffrey Jordan, Sandy Springs, Ga., Region 1, fifth vice-president.

All elected officers were installed during the convention.

Delegates adopted resolutions to:

Encourage church multiplication and expand Lutheran schools in the Florida-Georgia District as means of making new disciples and practicing outreach;

Reduce restrictions on Specific Ministry Pastors;

Provide guidelines for ecclesiastical supervision in an internet age; and

Support and clarify the prior approval process.

The Rev. Anthony Oliphant is pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Elmhurst, Ill.

Posted July 1, 2025