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Ordained, commissioned ministers and lay nominees elected to boards, CTCR

Convention delegates elect ordained, commissioned and lay nominees to LCMS boards and the Commission on Theology and Church Relations.

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LCMS convention encourages conversations with North American church bodies

LCMS convention delegates encourage further discussion with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Anglican Church in North America and North American Lutheran Church.

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LCMS convention action seeks to protect women’s consciences

The LCMS in convention votes to provide support for women seeking conscientious objector status to being drafted for military service.

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Convention delegates reaffirm chaplains’ right to free exercise of conscience

Also adopted July 12 by delegates to the 66th Regular LCMS convention in Milwaukee was a resolution in support of the Synod’s three international schools.

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Convention addresses licensed lay deacons in public ministry

Delegates adopt Resolution 13-02A “To Regularize Status of Licensed Lay Deacons Involved in Word and Sacrament Ministry.”

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Convention adopts four resolutions related to ecclesiastical supervision, dispute resolution

One of the resolutions — approved by 99.62 percent of delegates — encourages congregations to issue calls to returning missionaries and military chaplains.

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Preus encourages delegates to proclaim Christ’s lordship

Synod Third Vice-President Rev. Dr. Daniel Preus serves as the LCMS convention’s essayist on July 12.

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2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Tuesday, July 12

Photos from Tuesday, July 12, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.

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KFUO Audio: The Supreme Court’s Decision on Texas House Bill 2

Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External Relations for Focus on the Family, talks with KFUO Radio’s Kip Allen about the repercussions of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt case.

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KFUO Audio: Interview about 2017 LCMS Life Conference

Tracy Quaethem, manager of LCMS Life and Health Ministries, talks with KFUO Radio’s about the 2017 LCMS Life Conference, which is scheduled for Jan. 27-29 in the Washington, D.C. area.

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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.

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KFUO Audio: Interview about LCMS ‘Gospel Seeds’ program

The Rev. Dr. Carlos Hernandez, director, Church and Community Engagement with the LCMS Office of National Mission, talks with KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates about the LCMS program “Planting Gospel Seeds while Serving Human Needs.” The program helps congregations develop ways to enable their neighbors to break the cycles of poverty and struggle.