LCMS Board of Directors

Two resolutions on Structure and Administration pass, one fails

Delegates amend two Synod Bylaws and reject a resolution to form a task force to study moving to a four-year convention cycle.

Delegates express desire for reconciliation with CTX, pass Res. 7-03

The resolution calls Concordia University Texas to repentance for seeking to separate itself from Synod governance.

‘A fantastic run’: BOD closes one era, prepares for next

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Board of Directors met at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis May 18–19.

Walking away: Concordia University Texas holds to ‘ill-advised course’

On Nov. 8, 2022, the Concordia University Texas Board of Regents voted to separate CTX from Synod governance.

COP supports statement on CTX from Harrison, BOD

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

Synod responds to CTX action to self-govern

On Nov. 8, the Board of Regents of Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas, voted to designate itself the university’s “sole governing body.”

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.

Synod celebrates longtime servants Miller and Stroh

Krista Miller and Ross Stroh worked for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for a combined total of 55 years.

BOD holds last meeting of 2022

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors met Nov. 18–19, 2022, in Phoenix.

BOD looks to 2023 and beyond

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors met Aug. 25–26 in St. Louis,

LCMS Board of Directors approves surplus budget for FY23

The budget includes total revenue of just over $82 million and total spending of $81.4 million.

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.

Haak installed as Synod chief financial officer

Haak began serving as CFO in January.

Rosa J. Young scholarships to support African American church work students

To honor Young’s legacy, LCEF and the LCMS Foundation have worked together to establish the Dr. Rosa J. Young Scholarship Endowment.

‘Church in a messy world’: BOD looks back on pandemic year

The LCMS Board of Directors met Aug. 26 in St. Louis.

Strand retires after 40 years of Synod service

David Strand has served as executive director of LCMS Communications since 2006.