Harmon re-elected in SED

Harmon

The delegates of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Southeastern District (SED) met May 8–9 in Richmond, Va., for their 40th regular convention. The Rev. Dr. William Harmon, Williamsburg, Va., was elected by acclamation on the first ballot to his second term as district president.

Also re-elected were:

Dr. Lloyd Gaines, Washington, D.C., Northern Region, to first vice-president;

David Ziehr, Hickory, N.C., Southern Region, to second vice-president; and

Timothy Bohlmann, Fishersville, Va., Central Region, to third vice-president.

All elected officers were installed during the convention.

The convention theme, “Immeasurable Hope,” was drawn from Romans 5:5. Delegates focused on wellness and witness, passing resolutions to:

Plant new churches and mission starts;

Support and host the 150th anniversary of Black ministry in the LCMS;

Celebrate and encourage lay service;

Establish worker wellness teams; and

Expand the Specific Ministry Pastor program and other routes to ordination and service in the church.