The 2016 LCMS convention applauds the ministry of military chaplains and celebrates nearly doubling the number of LCMS career missionaries in the past three years.
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Daily worship unites convention delegates around God’s Word
Months of planning for convention worship involve many worship leaders and musicians.
Convention prepares to celebrate Reformation 500th anniversary
Delegates to the 2016 Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod convention learn of the many ways the church is celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
Harrison responds to re-election
Among his comments to convention delegates on Sunday, LCMS President/President-elect Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison says it’s wonderful to hear from Lutherans that they’re praying for him.
Regional vice-presidents elected, ranked
All five incumbent LCMS regional vice-presidents are re-elected and ranked by the 66th Regular Convention on Sunday.
Mueller re-elected first vice-president of Synod
LCMS First Vice-President Rev. Dr. Herbert Mueller Jr. is re-elected to his third consecutive term by a 65.66 percent majority on the first ballot on Sunday, July 10, during the Synod’s 66th Regular Convention.
Delegates vote to commend five mercy-based ministries
These include LCMS Disaster Response, LCMS National Housing Support Corporation, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Lutheran Services in America and Lutheran World Relief.
Delegates vote to support, increase missionary force
Two resolutions presented by Floor Committee 2 on International Witness were adopted on Sunday during the opening day of business at the 66th Regular Convention of the LCMS.
‘Be Bold!’ Harrison exhorts Church in President’s Report
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison gives his President’s Report on Sunday, July 10, during the 2016 LCMS convention in Milwaukee.
Delegates adopt two priority ‘National Witness’ resolutions
Delegates to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 66th Regular Convention on Sunday adopted the first two resolutions presented by the “National Witness” floor committee.
Rast encourages convention participants that ‘God will sustain His Church’
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., delivered an essay on Sunday morning, July 10, during The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 66th Regular Convention at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
Convention opening service unites delegates from every corner of Synod
Some 3,000 worshipers attend the July 9 opening service for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 66th Regular Convention in Milwaukee.
‘Participating’ in the LCMS Youth Gathering from afar
Anyone not attending may follow the July 16-20 event in New Orleans through an array of resources and opportunities.
How to follow LCMS convention
With a variety of options, staying abreast of what’s happening at the July 9-14 convention will be easy.
A ‘Helping Hand’ in East St. Louis and beyond
LCEF’s Laborers For Christ teams up with Lutheran Housing Support to help congregations and their communities.
Harrison announces slate for LCMS first vice-president
LCMS President/President-elect Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison announces the five nominees who will stand for election at this summer’s Synod convention.
