2013 Convention Resolution Update
Found on lcms.org The 2013 Convention Resolution Update outlines the work that’s been done to complete the 95 resolutions passed at last year’s…
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2013 Synod Convention and 2012 District Convention Information
Congregations ratify ‘circuit visitor’ convention action
[A March 6 news article from the Reporter:] Congregations ratify ‘circuit visitor’ convention action By a vote of 1,496 to 517, LCMS congregations…
A Constitutional Amendment and a Convention Review (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Today, two things coming out of the recent LCMS Convention: First, the convention approved, by over a two-thirds vote, Resolution 7-02A, “To Return…
The Boring-Isn’t-Bad Convention (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
The gavel has sounded. The 2013 National LCMS Convention has come to a close. Some might call it “The Do-Nothing Convention.” Or “The…
Great Stuff — Tomorrow Will Tell
Great article found over on Pastor Ken Kelly’s blog, Priestly Rant: I’m not going to say it was a political move, but…
Issues, Etc. — Convention Update with Mollie Hemingway
We thought this was a good update on convention happenings. This 29 minute podcast is Found on Issues, Etc.. An Update on…
Women and Children First: Do We Still Believe It? (A Report on Resolution 2-12)
[***Correction*** It seems as though the version that will come before the convention tomorrow may be different then what was already printed (because the committee was…
Women in Combat: Common Questions and Frequently Raised Objections
Common Questions: 1. Women have already been serving in combat situations, why is this a big deal now? It is now official….
LCMS Convention — Opening Divine Service
Videos from the opening Divine Service of the LCMS Convention can be Found here Here is the sermon:
Elections: Which list to listen to, the United List or the “Our Future” list? (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Two kinds of business: elections and resolutions. That’s what conventions do. That’s what the LCMS National Convention will do this next week. We’ve…
Excellent Study Document by Pr. Heath Curtis: “Natural Law and Women in Combat”
Women in combat is an issue that the Missouri Synod ought to speak on, period. It is a no-brainer. It is one thing to send men into…
Commentary and Review of 2013 LCMS Resolutions by Martin R. Noland
Editorial comment: Pastor Charles Henrickson has done a great job working through all the resolutions and presenting comments on them. Pastor Martin Noland…
Recapping the Resolutions: One Thing to Pool Them All (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Over the past week, I posted seven articles with my comments on the 116 proposed resolutions coming from the seven floor committees. There…
Issues, Etc. — Issues Facing Confessional Lutheranism Today
As mentioned in a comment on BJS, President Harrison was recently on Issues, Etc., and spoke on various issues that are impacting our synod and will come up at the convention starting this Saturday. It may be worthwhile for pastors, laity, and especially delegates to listen to this program.
It’s in the bylaws…
The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod has its own legal operating documents which define how it is to behave. Every officer, executive, or…
Proposed Resolutions: Committee 7, Structure and Ecclesiastical Matters (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“I hold in my hand . . . the last envelope.” Audience cheers wildly. Carnac stares at audience. I now come to the…
Proposed Resolutions: Committee 6, Administration and Finance (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
To the sixth of the seven floor committees, i.e., Administration and Finance. Most of the resolutions here look fairly innocuous. If you have…
Proposed Resolutions: Committee 5, Seminary and University Education (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
On to Committee 5. Feedback on proposed resolutions from any of the seven floor committees should be sent to the respective committee chairman…
Lay Deacons: Kicking the Can Down the Road? (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
(This post follows up on my previous one, about Committee 4, as it deals in more depth with Resolution 4-06. This article appears…
Proposed Resolutions: Committee 4, Theology and Church Relations (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
We continue our journey through the seven floor committees. Committee chairmen would like to receive feedback by this Friday, if possible. Here again…
Proposed Resolutions: Committee 3, Life Together (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
I’m doing more than one floor committee today, so that we can get through all seven by Friday, which is when the committee…
Proposed Resolutions: Committee 2, Mercy (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
At every convention, whether district or national, there are always a large number of what I call “mom and apple pie” resolutions. They…
Proposed Resolutions: Omnibus; Committee 1, Witness (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
The National Convention of the LCMS will soon be here, July 20-25 in St. Louis. Conventions do two main types of business, elections…
Harrison re-elected with 66% of the vote (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
It was announced this morning that LCMS President Matthew Harrison was re-elected, with 66% of the vote. Here are the results: Candidate /…
Harrison elected to second term as LCMS president
Found on LCMS.org: The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison has been elected to his second term as president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri…