ST. LOUIS — The 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Wednesday (July 14) commended new guidelines from the Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) to aid church workers as they make decisions about participating in “civic events.”…

ST. LOUIS – A new Board for Pastoral Education was directed to “undertake as its immediate first task a systemic study” of funding models for theological education within The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and put a plan in place within the…

ST. LOUIS — By a 654 to 541 vote, the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Tuesday (July 13) adopted changes to the Synod’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws that limit the “management authority and duties” of the…

ST. LOUIS –- The Centennial for Black Higher Education within The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will be recognized with a special celebration in conjunction with the 2006 Black Ministry Family Convocation, according to a resolution adopted by the delegates attending the…

ST. LOUIS — Three incumbents were returned to the Synod’s Board of Directors and three new members were elected in balloting today (July 13) at the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.   Returned to the Board are…

ST. LOUIS — Delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of the The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, meeting here July 10-15, passed a resolution today (July 13) that thanks God for resources and help in the aftermath of the terror attacks on…

ST. LOUIS  — After discussion spanning two sessions and drawing a steady stream of delegates to microphones, the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today (July 13) passed a resolution changed and clarified Synod bylaws regarding ecclesiastical supervision…

ST. LOUIS — Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Minneapolis-based financial services organization, is financially sound, protecting members, managing expenses and recruiting quality employees, said John O. Gilbert, Thrivent board chairman, in a brief address to the 62nd Regular Convention of…

ST. LOUIS – Finding and saving people who are “lost” must be a priority for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), said Rev. David S. Smith, senior pastor, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Des Peres, Mo.   Smith led a Bible study,…

ST. LOUIS — Delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today (July 13) commended the Council of Presidents for their commitment to seeking peace in the Synod and requested materials to foster “peace, harmony and trust”…

ST. LOUIS — Despite concerns expressed by some delegates, the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod voted to support a major effort to raise $100 million over the next six years as part of Ablaze!, LCMS World Mission’s…

ST. LOUIS–Alvin Waldron, president of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League (Int’l LLL), brought greetings Tuesday (July 13) to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.   “What a joy and blessing it is to be Ablaze! with our…

ST. LOUIS–By a narrow vote of 580 to 585, delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Monday (July 12) defeated a resolution that would have changed the Bible translation of Scripture passages in Luther’s Small Catechism…

ST. LOUIS — By a nearly unanimous vote, delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today (July 13) affirmed, “on the basis of Scripture, marriage as the lifelong union of one man and one woman (Gen.…

ST. LOUIS—Delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod yesterday (July 12) adopted several resolutions that speak to efforts of church body to address human care issues locally and globally. These resolutions “strongly encourage” Missouri Synod congregations…

ST. LOUIS — “We live on earth only so that we should be a help to other people. Otherwise, it would be best if God would strangle us and let us die as soon as we were baptized. … He…