Issues Addressed by Previous Convention(s)

Issues Addressed by Previous Convention(s) 13

OMNIBUS RESOLUTION B 14

WHEREAS, A number of issues have been presented through overtures to which the Synod, in convention, has 15 previously spoken; and 16

WHEREAS, After careful consideration of these matters, there appears to be insufficient rationale to change or alter 17 the stated position of the Synod; therefore be it 18

Resolved, That petitioners offering the following overtures be referred to previous convention action as indicated. 19

Overture Subject Previous Action

Ov. 1-11 To Inspire Training for Witness 2023 Res. 1-01A

Ov. 1-26 To Strengthen Christ Centered Homes Through Family Discipleship Work 2019 Res. 12-07B

Ov. 4-37 To Continue to Oppose Practice of Couples Living Together outside Marriage and To Support Pastors and Congregations Who Lovingly Call to Repentance, Give Absolution, and Help to Live in Harmony with God’s Word 2023 Res. 5-11

Ov. 5-10 To Encourage and Promote Biblical Teaching of Creation 1932 Report of Committee 20, adopted

(“A Brief Statement of the Doctrinal Position of the Missouri Synod”); 1967 Res. 2-31;

1973 Res. 3-01 (“A Statement of Scriptural and Confessional Principles”);

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Overture Subject Previous Action

Ov. 5-31 To Reconsider Issue of Woman Suffrage in the Church 1995 Res. 3-05; 1986 Res. 3-09;

1969 Res. 2-17

Ov. 5-32 To Reconsider Issue of Woman Suffrage in the Church 1995 Res. 3-05; 1986 Res. 3-09;

1969 Res. 2-17

Ov. 5-33 To Reconsider Issue of Woman Suffrage in the Church 1995 Res. 3-05; 1986 Res. 3-09;

1969 Res. 2-17 Ov 5-34 To Direct that the Synod and Its Commission on Theology and Church Relations Study and Reexamine Woman Suffrage in Light of Synod’s Historic Practice and Holy Scripture, so as to Address and Resolve Confusion and Disunity 1995 Res. 3-05; 1986 Res. 3-09;

1969 Res. 2-17

Ov. 7-08 To Encourage Congregations to Include in Annual Mission Budgets Support for Regional University of Concordia University System 2023 Res.7-06B

Ov. 7-25 To Appeal for Recognized Ecclesiastical Relationship with Luther Classical College 2023 Res. 7-04B

Ov. 9-34 To Strengthen Convention Participation of Ministers of Religion—Commissioned Bylaws 3.1.5, 3.1.3.1; 2023 Res. 9-08A

Ov. 9-35 To Strengthen Nonvoting Advisory Role of Commissioned Ministers at Synod Conventions Bylaws 3.1.5, 3.1.3.1; 2023 Res. 9-08A

Ov. 9-42 To Change to Four-Year Convention Cycle Declination of 2023 Res. 9-09A

Ov. 9-43 To Amend Const. Art. VIII A 1 to Change to Four-Year Convention Cycle Declination of 2023 Res. 9-09A

Ov. 9-50 To Adopt Dual Title of Bishop and President for District Presidents 1981 Res. 3-19

Ov. 9-51 To Authorize Title Bishop for Synod President and District Presidents 1981 Res. 3-19 Page | 268 2026 Today’s Business, 2nd Edition—Omnibus Resolutions (Revised)