The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.
Commission on Handbook
LCMS convention adopts eight resolutions on structure and administration
The resolutions clarify multi-parish representation at conventions, fix various glitches in the convention Handbook and clarify Synod Bylaws.
Ecclesiastical supervision committee leads important discussion
Floor Committee 10 on Ecclesiastical Supervision and Dispute Resolution presented resolutions to clarify bylaws and to thank those who have worked diligently to ensure the consistency and faithfulness of such work.
2016 LCMS ‘Handbook’ available online
The updated “Handbook” includes the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod and features a revised and expanded index and a first-time separate red-lined edition.
Commission revises 2013 ‘Handbook’
The “Handbook” contains the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.