Council of Presidents

News
Synod officers, board members installed in St. Louis

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.

Floor Committee 5 watches as delegates debate recalling the committee to present Resolution 5-14 on Aug. 2 during the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Milwaukee, Wis. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Convention
Convention affirms closed Communion and biblical sexuality

Floor Committee 5 finished its business at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, presenting resolutions on Communion practice, Lutheran education, and marriage and sexuality.

LCMS Missouri District President Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan, chairman of Floor Committee 2 on International Witness, speaks to the delegates on Aug. 1 at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. (LCMS/Roy S. Askins)
Convention
Convention adopts seven International Witness resolutions

The resolutions from Floor Committee 2 address the Alliance Missionary Program, independent international congregations and the FORO model, among other things.

The Rev. Dr. Dwayne M. Lueck, vice-chairman of Floor Committee 10 on Ecclesiastical Supervision and Dispute Resolution, commences the work of FC 10 on July 31 at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Convention
LCMS convention adopts five Ecclesiastical Supervision resolutions

The resolutions address ordained and commissioned candidate placement, standards of accountability, spiritual care for victims of sexual misconduct, and some “housekeeping” Bylaw changes.

Oklahoma District President Rev. David R. Nehrenz, chairman of Floor Committee 1 (left), and Atlantic District President Rev. Dien A. Taylor, an advisory ordained member of Floor Committee 1 (right), present Res. 1-02A to the floor during the committee’s July 31 presentation to the 68th Regular Convention of the LCMS in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Frank Kohn)
Convention
LCMS convention adopts eight National Witness resolutions

The resolutions address church planting, mission to U.S. immigrant communities, multi-congregation parish support, church worker wellness and more.

News
COP approves placements, discusses church work trends

The LCMS Council of Presidents met April 22–27.

News
COP supports statement on CTX from Harrison, BOD

The Synod’s statement on CTX’s action to self-govern was released on April 18.

News
COP, BOD meet in St. Louis

Among other items, the COP discussed the Concordia University System, and the BOD reviewed the Synod’s financial position.

Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituary: Rev. Barrie E. Henke, former president of the LCMS Oklahoma District

The Rev. Barrie E. Henke served as president of the LCMS Oklahoma District from 2009 to 2022.

News
Mission boards look to convention

The LCMS Boards for International and National Mission met in January and February in St. Louis.

News
COP discusses Synod joys, concerns

The LCMS Council of Presidents met Nov. 14–16.

News
COP welcomes new members

The COP also thanked outgoing COP Chairman Rev. Dr. David P. E. Maier for his service.

News
Synod boards hold first meetings of year

The BIM, BNM, BOD and COP heard a variety of reports, carried out board business and spent time in prayer.

Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Timothy Yeadon, former president of the LCMS New England District

The Rev. Dr. Timothy Yeadon died on Jan. 16 at the age of 62.

News
LCMS Council of Presidents addresses online communion

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met Sept. 7–11 in St. Louis.

News
LCMS seminaries celebrate in-person Call Days

After holding virtual Call Day services in 2020 due to the nationwide COVID-19 shutdown, the two seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod were able, by God’s grace, to return to in-person Call Day celebrations in 2021.

Google Neews Follow Reporter on Google News

 

Apple News Follow Reporter on Apple News