National News Archives

The Rev. Dr. John W. Sias was elected to his third term as LCMS secretary on July 31 in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)

Sias re-elected, Synod BOD positions filled

The Rev. Dr. John W. Sias was re-elected for a third term as Synod secretary.

Oklahoma District President Rev. David R. Nehrenz, chairman of Floor Committee 1 (left), and Atlantic District President Rev. Dien A. Taylor, an advisory ordained member of Floor Committee 1 (right), present Res. 1-02A to the floor during the committee’s July 31 presentation to the 68th Regular Convention of the LCMS in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Frank Kohn)

LCMS convention adopts eight National Witness resolutions

The resolutions address church planting, mission to U.S. immigrant communities, multi-congregation parish support, church worker wellness and more.

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, LCMS president, holds up a helmet presented to him by the Rev. Serge Maschewski, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine. The LCMS purchased the helmet that later saved Maschewski’s life. (LCMS/Frank Kohn)

Synod convention welcomes new partners in proclaiming the Gospel

The LCMS acknowledges or declares full fellowship with five international church bodies in Europe, Africa and Asia.

Deaconess Grace Rao, the Rev. Don Hougard, Sheryl Dewitt and the Rev. Joe Glombicki — all Million Dollar Life Match grant recipients — are recognized onstage on July 30 during the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. (LCMS/Frank Kohn)

LCMS convention encourages building a culture of life

On July 30, the Synod in convention passed a resolution supporting efforts to promote a culture of life and made an announcement about the Million Dollar Life Match.

Delegates to the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod laugh during convention business on July 30 in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Frank Kohn)

Convention adopts three wide-ranging omnibus resolutions

The resolutions addressed approximately 60 overtures.

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison’s re-election as Synod president is recognized by the convention on July 30 in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)

Synod convention recognizes Harrison’s re-election

“Christ sustains you and makes you what you should be,” said LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.

The Revs. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr., Christopher S. Esget, Nabil S. Nour and Benjamin T. Ball watch as the Synod in convention conducts the balloting for regional vice-presidents. In the final ranking of vice-presidents, Wohlrabe was elected sixth vice-president, Esget fifth vice-president, Nour fourth vice-president and Ball second vice-president. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)

Synod vice-presidents re-elected

Every incumbent vice-president was re-elected; Ball was elected second vice-president.

The Rev. M. Douglas Peters, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, leads the recessional following the opening Divine Service of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 29 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)

Worship before work: Synod convention convenes in Milwaukee

Following Divine Service on July 29, the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod officially began on July 30 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

LWML elects new president, sets record mission goal

The 40th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League was held June 22–25 in Milwaukee under the theme “Celebrate the Lord of the Nations.”

Campus clips: LCMS students, faculty receive honors

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

Specialized spiritual care brings Christ’s message to all

Specialized spiritual care includes care for those who may be easily overlooked or seemingly forgotten.

Learn about church work programs at LCMS universities

Set Apart to Serve has prepared webpages with information about how the church is meeting the need for church workers through its educational institutions.