2026 LCMS Convention Elections Archives - Reporter

2026 LCMS Convention — Phoenix

Synod elects members to BNM, BIM, CTCR, CHI

On the morning of July 21, the Synod in convention elected a total of 15 people to serve on four different boards or commissions.

Synod elects CPH, LCEF, Foundation, CUS, CTSFW board members

Floor Committee 11 enjoyed a full session on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, as it administered elections for members of several boards.

The Rev. Dr. John W. Sias shares a lighthearted moment with LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison during convention business on July 20. Sias was elected to a fourth term as Synod secretary. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)

Sias elected to fourth term; BOD welcomes new member

Delegates elected the Synod secretary and four members to the LCMS Board of Directors on July 20.

The Rev. Peter K. Lange listens as he is reelected LCMS first vice-president during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 19. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)

Lange re-elected first vice-president; Espinosa joins Praesidium

Elections for LCMS first vice-president and regional vice-presidents were held July 19.

Harrison elected to sixth term as LCMS president

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was elected after receiving more than 50% of the votes on the third ballot.