The LCMS convention pauses July 13 to honor and remember those church workers called to glory in this past triennium (2013-16).
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Convention examines ways to fund mission
Faithful stewardship and tithing are emphasized as means of funding local and synodwide missions.
Convention adopts substitute resolution on ecclesiastical supervision, hears Linnemann
The substitute resolution — which concerns appeals in cases that involve the possible expulsion of an LCMS member — gives district presidents a voice in the process.
Delegates approve creating Pastoral Formation Committee
The Rev. Dr. Berhanu Ofgaa, general secretary of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, joins the LCMS convention in thanking God for and encouraging the two LCMS seminaries.
Ofgaa encourages delegates to have ‘joy in the Lord and Him alone’
The Rev. Berhanu Ofgaa, who experienced persecution at the hands of the Communist government in Ethiopia, encourages delegates to “rejoice in the cross of Jesus,” even in the midst of suffering.
Financial resolutions pass without discussion; Synod seeks to walk together
With thankfulness to God, delegates vote to support the work of the Synod.
Delegates adopt new mission priority, resolutions on youth and families
“Strengthen and support the Lutheran family in living out God’s design” will be added to the Synod’s six mission priorities.
Delegates approve Lutheran Identity Statement for Concordia University System
Delegates adopt three resolutions offered by Floor Committee 7 on Monday, July 11, during the LCMS Convention in Milwaukee.
LCMS recognizes relationships with six church bodies
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod recognizes fellowship with six partner churches on four continents.
Hartwig retiring; Sias elected new secretary of Synod
The Rev. Dr. John Wollenburg Sias succeeds the 18-year incumbent, the Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig, as secretary of the Synod.
Convention removes attendance restriction on voting for Synod president
Delegates vote to remove district-convention attendance as a prerequisite for voting for Synod president.
Anderson addresses convention on religious liberty, traditional marriage
In light of current adversity against religious liberty, Dr. Ryan Anderson encourages convention-goers “to live out the truth in our own lives.”
Convention speaks on religious liberty, faith and science
The 66th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adopts two resolutions designed to assist the church in defending the faith.
Delegates vote to uphold scriptural, confessional qualifications for pastors
Delegates to the 66th Regular Convention of the LCMS to adopt Resolution 6-02: “To uphold the scriptural and confessional qualifications for the Office of the Holy Ministry.”
Convention debates ecclesiastical supervision resolution, takes no action
Delegates discuss Resolution 12-01A — the top resolution presented by Floor Committee 12 on Ecclesiastical Supervision and Dispute Resolution — but run out of time before they can vote on its adoption.
Gray reminds delegates to ‘repent and confess our need for the Christ’
The Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray reminds delegates that “God loves you. And He cares about you.”
