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…

Delegates approve new hymnal as ‘official’ for use in Synod

ST. LOUIS – The draft of a proposed new hymnal received clear approval July 14…

Three incumbents, three new members elected to Board of Directors

ST. LOUIS — Three incumbents were returned to the Synod’s Board of Directors and three…

Convention commemorates Black higher ed, supports family life ministers on roster

ST. LOUIS –- The Centennial for Black Higher Education within The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will…

Convention amends LCMS Articles, Bylaws to clarify Board responsibilities

ST. LOUIS — By a 654 to 541 vote, the 62nd Regular Convention of The…