The 2026–2029 National Offering will support ongoing domestic work to share the Good News of Jesus Christ among families, young people and children.
Synod elects members to BNM, BIM, CTCR, CHI
On the morning of July 21, the Synod in convention elected a total of 15 people to serve on four different boards or commissions.
Synod elects CPH, LCEF, Foundation, CUS, CTSFW board members
Floor Committee 11 enjoyed a full session on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, as it administered elections for members of several boards.
Admiral Gregory Todd honored at the LCMS convention
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces staff presented the Silver St. Martin of Tours Medal to Rear Admiral Rev. Dr. Gregory Todd for his 40 years of service in military chaplaincy.
2026 LCMS convention video – Caring for military-connected people
Through Operation Barnabas, Catalina Lutheran Church in Tucson, Ariz., loves the military-connected people God has placed in their path.
Celebrating partners in ‘God’s Mission Here’
One hundred guests, including leaders from 33 districts, joined the LCMS Office of National Mission for a banquet to celebrate ‘partnership in the Gospel.’
Erin Bode highlights new Themba Choirs album during convention performance
A live performance by Lutheran jazz singer Erin Bode during the 2026 LCMS convention in Phoenix highlighted several songs from Bode’s newly released album “Sounds of Mercy” with the Themba School Choirs.
2026 LCMS convention news – Monday, July 20
The second day of convention business included an essay by the Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Egger, balloting for the Synod secretary and Board of Directors, and a presentation on church planting.
2026 Convention rewind video – Monday, July 20
On the second day of business at the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, delegates adopted a variety of resolutions from the floor committees for Life Together, Pastoral Ministry and Seminaries, and Structure and Administration.
Sias elected to fourth term; BOD welcomes new member
Delegates elected the Synod secretary and four members to the LCMS Board of Directors on July 20.
Behind the scenes with ‘Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways’ at convention
Fifty-five children from the first cohort of ‘Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways’ traveled from across the nation to sing and serve at the 69th Regular LCMS Convention in Phoenix.
2026 LCMS convention video – Planting a church in Wisconsin
Thanks to the work of laypeople who recognized the need for a church in their community, Hill Country Lutheran Church in Viroqua, Wis., was planted.
2026 LCMS convention video – Encouraging the next generation of church workers
“Set Apart to Serve” is bearing fruit. Every member of the church carries the responsibility for helping form and shape the future servants of the church.
2026 LCMS convention news – Sunday, July 19
The first full day of convention business includes an essay by the Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss, Part 3 of the Synod president’s report, and balloting for first vice-president and regional vice-presidents.
2026 Convention rewind video – Sunday, July 19
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.
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.
