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Last action of convention affirms preaching, teaching creation

ST. LOUIS — In the final action before the close of the 62nd Regular Convention…

Resolutions note Black ministry anniversary, back schools, affirm ‘responsible’ worship

ST. LOUIS — Wednesday (July 14) afternoon, delegates at the 62nd Regular Convention of The…

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…

Delegates ask for sem funding plan, promotion of stewardship ed

ST. LOUIS – A new Board for Pastoral Education was directed to “undertake as its…

Convention commends civic-events guidelines to help church workers

 ST. LOUIS — The 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Wednesday (July 14)…

Convention says to keep talking with ELCA

ST. LOUIS — The 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today (July 14)…

Zehnder: Share the Gospel with everyone who’s alive

ST. LOUIS — “Everyone with whom we come in contact — if they’re still breathing…

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…

Seeking the `lost` is the greatest task, says Bible study leader

ST. LOUIS – Finding and saving people who are “lost” must be a priority for…

‘We must do well to do good,’ Thrivent chairman tells convention

ST. LOUIS — Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Minneapolis-based financial services organization, is financially sound,…

Delegates approve bylaw changes on ecclesiastical supervision, dispute resolution

ST. LOUIS  — After discussion spanning two sessions and drawing a steady stream of delegates…