Black convocation will go to two-year cycle

By Joe Isenhower Jr. Delegates to the 2004 Black Ministry Family Convocation, July 7-11 in…

Kieschnick discusses convention, next three years

By David L. Mahsman As he stands on the cusp of a new triennium and…

Resolutions note Black ministry anniversary, back schools, affirm ‘responsible’ worship

ST. LOUIS — Wednesday (July 14) afternoon, delegates at the 62nd Regular Convention of The…

Convention completes elections to boards and commissions

ST. LOUIS—Delegates to the 62nd Regular convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod completed elections Wednesday…

Convention adopts revised `Handbook`

ST. LOUIS — After some debate, delegates to the Synod’s 62nd Regular Convention July 14…

Delegates ask for seminary funding plan, promotion of stewardship education

ST. LOUIS – A new Board for Pastoral Education was directed to “undertake as its…

Delegates approve Houston as site for 2007 Convention

ST. LOUIS – Houston will be the site of the 2007 convention of The Lutheran…

Convention votes to amend procedure for filling vacancies

ST. LOUIS — Delegates today (July 15) amended the Synod’s bylaw procedure for filling vacancies…

Delegates clarify `interim` appointments

ST. LOUIS — Delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod voted…

Convention moves outreach ministry, urges short-term mission service

ST. LOUIS — With no discussion from the floor, delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention…

Delegates adopt human care resolutions

ST. LOUIS – Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod convention delegates adopted resolutions supporting health and healing ministries,…

Convention says women may hold all offices that do not involve pastoral functions

ST. LOUIS — As a result of action taken July 15 by the 62nd Regular…

Last action of convention affirms preaching, teaching creation

ST. LOUIS — In the final action before the close of the 62nd Regular Convention…

LWML is ‘more than a meeting,’ auxiliary president tells convention

ST. LOUIS — Linda Reiser, president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), addressed delegates…

Convention affirms laity ministry programs, amends Commissioned Ministry Colloquy bylaws

ST. LOUIS – The Council of Presidents of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the new Board…

ELCA leader expresses appreciation for convention action to continue discussions

ST. LOUIS – The presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) said…