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…