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…