The TalkTrack system will be used for delegates and advisory representatives to speak at the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod from July 18–23, 2026, in downtown Phoenix.
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The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is set for July 18–23 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
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.
‘Why we gather’: Floor committees draft resolutions for convention
The first issue of ‘Today’s Business’ is now available.
Synod presidential election to require third ballot
The candidates whose names will stand in the runoff election are the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, the Rev. Dr. Joel D. Biermann and the Rev. Benjamin T. Ball.
Synod presidential election enters runoff
The initial round of voting in the election for president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) was not conclusive, and a runoff will be required.
2026 LCMS convention: Candidate Q&A available
The five candidates for president were asked to respond to six questions developed by LCMS Communications.
Official notice: 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
The 2026 LCMS Convention is scheduled for July 18–23 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
May ‘Witness’: All about convention
The May issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ provides a sneak peek at this summer’s Synod convention.
Task force report on electoral circuit parameters now available
The task force was created by the 2023 LCMS convention’s adoption of Resolution 9-06A.
Road to convention: Topics to watch
Each of these topics — from pastoral formation to artificial intelligence to the structure and authority of the Synod’s mission boards — has gathered a number of overtures to watch, discuss and weigh in on.
Official notice: Committee for Convention Nominations
The Committee for Convention Nominations provides slates of candidates for many of the officer, board and commission positions to be filled by the 2026 LCMS convention.
Candidates announced for Synod president, first and regional vice-presidents
The nominations processes for the offices of president, first vice-president and regional vice-presidents for the 2026 LCMS convention have been completed.
Road to convention: Lining up convention business
Part 3 of a series by LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias about the 2026 LCMS convention.
Convention Bible study now available
Through the study’s six lessons, participants will explore the theme of the upcoming Synod convention.
February ‘LW’: Weathering a pastoral vacancy
The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ explores how congregations can weather vacancies while clinging to Christ.

