Council of Presidents Archives

COP, BOD hold joint annual session

Synod leaders hear updates about each group’s work, as well as on Concordia Retirement Plan changes and health-care reform.

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COP lays groundwork for ‘Ministry of Visitation’

The Council of Presidents spends a sizable amount of its Nov. 19-21 meeting in San Antonio on the topic. (File photo)

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COP delves into range of topics, biblical studies

On the first full day of its Sept. 20-24 meeting, the Synod’s Council of Presidents spends the heart of the morning continuing to refine a paper on the Office of the Public Ministry.

Convention

Harrison leaves chair to address resolution

“Luther bases the entire structure of Lutheran church government on the word ‘visitation,’” the Synod president said from the convention floor.

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Council of Presidents assigns first calls, vicarages

The LCMS Council of Presidents assigns first pastoral calls to 138 men. In addition, 103 vicar candidates are assigned, as well as 64 commissioned ministers.