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Ov. L6-89 Commission a Study to Support Ethnic Ministry Pastors and Commissioned Workers Office of National Mission
Responsibility Assigned to Others OMNIBUS RESOLUTION A WHEREAS, Certain overtures submitted to the convention for consideration request action for which the responsibility has been previously delegated to a board, office, individual, or commission; therefore be it Resolved, That the following overtures be referred to the appropriate board, office, individual
Issues Addressed by Previous Convention(s) OMNIBUS RESOLUTION B WHEREAS, A number of issues have been presented through overtures to which the Synod, in convention, has previously spoken; and WHEREAS, After careful consideration of these matters, there appears to be insufficient rationale to change or alter the stated position of the Synod; therefore be it R
Expressions of Encouragement and Gratitude OMNIBUS RESOLUTION C WHEREAS, Many requests for recognition of noteworthy labors of love are brought to the Synod’s attention at every convention; therefore be it Resolved, That the following overtures be received as expressions of encouragement or gratitude: Overture Subject Encouragement / Thanks Ov. 1-31 To Give
To Address Concerns with Partner Churches RESOLUTION 5-04 Overtures 5-03–09 (CW, 337–41) WHEREAS, The psalmist writes, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls
To Address Concordia Publishing House Shipping Charges RESOLUTION 8-07 Reports R1, R1.2–1.2.2, R1.2.4–1.3, R5–8, R15–57 (CW, 1–28, 31–37, 46–56, 95–141); Overture 8-06 (CW, 440) WHEREAS, Concordia Publishing House (CPH) serves as the official publishing arm of the Synod, providing essential Lutheran resources, books, curricula, and materials to support the f
To Address Open Communion and Pastoral Exceptions in Extraordinary Circumstances RESOLUTION 5-05 Overtures 5-16–18 (CW, 345–347) WHEREAS, Holy Scripture teaches clearly that the Lord’s Supper is the true body and blood of Christ (Matt. 26:26 –8 29; Mark 14:22 –25; Luke 22:15 –20; 1 Cor. 11:23 –26), and that those who receive the body and blood of Christ are
Ov. 5-40 To Address Release and Use of Luther’s Large Catechism with Annotations and Contemporary Applications Commission on Theology and Church Relations
To Address the Public Reading of Scripture RESOLUTION 5-09 Report R62.11 (CW, 269–70); Overtures 5-26–29 (CW, 352–54) WHEREAS, The public reading of Scripture is an integral part of Christian worship services, as seen in the New Testament (Acts, 1 Timothy 4) and throughout Christian history; and WHEREAS, The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR)
Ov. 10-03 To Address Use of Named or Anonymous Social Media Accounts to Create Strife and Division Within the Church Council of Presidents
To Address Uses of Artificial Intelligence RESOLUTION 4-09 Overtures 4-51–52 (CW, 329–30) WHEREAS, The capabilities and regular use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) have dramatically increased in recent years; and WHEREAS, AI tools are increasingly being used by churches and pastors to create and curate digital content and com
Ov. 9-50 To Adopt Dual Title of Bishop and President for District Presidents 1981 Res. 3-19
To Adopt Recommendations of 2023 Res. 9-06A Task Force on Electoral Circuit Parameters RESOLUTION 9-13 Reports R59–59.2 (CW, 143–60); Overtures 9-19–20, 33 (CW, 476–77, 485) Rationale 2023 Resolution 9-06A, “To Appoint Task Force to Evaluate Current Electoral Circuit Parameters,” (2023 Proceedings, 206–9) was adopted with the acknowledgement that “due to dem
To Affirm and Support Established Parameters of Specific Ministry Pastor Program RESOLUTION 6-06 Report R13.5 (CW, 75–76); Overtures 6-46–63 (CW, 392–403) WHEREAS, The Synod established the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program to address pastoral needs in specific contexts where calling a residentially-formed pastor is not feasible; and WHEREAS, Specific m
Ov. 8-03 To Affirm Concordia Plans and To Amend Bylaws to Require Annual ERISA-Comparable Transparency to Participants Board of Trustees—Concordia Plans / Board of Directors—Concordia Plan Services
Ov. 5-36 To Affirm Inspiration and Authority of Mark 16:9–20 Seminary Faculties
Ov. 6-88 To Affirm That Functions of Pastoral Office Belong to That Office Council of Presidents
To Affirm that the Lord has Ordained that Those Who Preach the Gospel Should Make their Living from the Gospel RESOLUTION 6-13 Overtures 6-79–80 (CW, 411–12) Rationale When our Lord Jesus Christ called Peter, Andrew, and the sons of Zebedee to be His apostles, “they left their nets and followed Him” (Matt. 4:20). When Matthew was called, he likewise left the
Ov. 10-32 To Allow Pastors to Opt Out of Pre-Call Interviews and/or Contact Council of Presidents
To Amend Bylaw 2.11.2.2 (c) RESOLUTION 10-06 Overtures 10-38–39 (CW, 520–21) WHEREAS, The 2023 Synod convention adopted Resolution 10 -06, “To Amend Bylaw 2.11.2.2 regarding Candidate Status,” that moved the filing deadline for the required candidate annual report from January 31 to July 31; and WHEREAS, Annual reports for emeriti remain due on January 31; a
To Amend Bylaw 2.13.1 to Clarify Terminology for Specific Ministry Pastor Mentorship and Oversight RESOLUTION 6-08 Overture 6-09, 45 (CW, 366–67, 391–92) Rationale In 1998 the Synod added to its bylaws a set of definitions, now designated as section 1.2 “Definition of Terms.” Two important definitions are those of supervision and oversight. In the Synod’s By
To Amend Bylaw 3.10.6.2.2 RESOLUTION 7-02 Overture 7-10 (CW, 425) WHEREAS, The 2023 Synod convention adopted Resolution 7 -04B, “To Revise Bylaws to Revisit and Renew Relationship of Colleges and Universities with the Synod” (Proceedings, 170–90); and WHEREAS, 2023 Res. 7-04B significantly changed the way that the Synod relates to the universities of the Con
Ov. 5-42 To Amend Bylaw 3.3.1.1.2 (c) to Designate President’s Director of Church Relations as His Primary Representative for Ecclesiastical Relations with Other Church Bodies Office of the President and Commission on Constitutional Matters
To Amend Bylaw 3.6.4.3 to Clarify That No More Than Two Lutheran Church Extension Fund Directors Can Be from the Same District RESOLUTION 9-07 Overture 9-47 (CW, 490) Rationale The Lutheran Church Extension Fund ( LCEF) Bylaws in Section 1, Article II, contain a sentence that reads, “No more than two elected Directors can be from the same district of The Lut
To Amend Bylaw 3.6.4.3 to Increase the Number of Lutheran Church Extension Fund Directors Elected by the Synod in Convention from Three to Four RESOLUTION 9-05 Overture 9-15 (CW, 474–75) Rationale During a review of Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF)’s articles and bylaws, the Commission on Constitutional Matters stated the following in Opinion 24-3024, d
To Amend Bylaw 3.6.6.1 RESOLUTION 7-03 Overture 7-09 (CW, 425) WHEREAS, Bylaw 3.6.6 states that the Concordia University System (CUS) Board of Directors (BOD) is to assist with the cooperation and coordination of the Synod’s colleges and universities in the “preparation of commissioned ministers for service in the Synod and of pre-seminary students for study
To Amend Bylaw 3.9.5.2.2 (b) RESOLUTION 5-06 President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, 1:30) WHEREAS, Bylaw 3.9.5.2.2 (b)(1–3) speaks of “formal” recognition of altar and pulpit fellowship, which suggests that the Synod also informally recognizes fellowship, a confusing phrase understood by certain other churches to mean practicing church fellowship without recognized
To Amend Bylaw 4.2.4 regarding Installation of District Presidents RESOLUTION 10-05 President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, 1:35) WHEREAS, The President of Synod or his representative reports to each district convention of the Synod (Bylaw 4.2.4); and WHEREAS, It is the desirable practice that the elected or re-elected district president be installed before the conc
To Amend Bylaw Section 1.5, etc., to Unify in the Bylaws and Revise Corporate Formation Requirements for Instrumental Entities of Corporate Synod and Agencies of the Synod RESOLUTION 9-11 Overtures 9-06–07 (CW, 458–467); Report LR63 (TB, 1:37–38) Rationale “The Synod’s Constitution says our objective is to ‘strengthen congregations and their members in givin
To Amend Bylaw Section 3.7 to Clarify Additional Assigned Responsibilities and Provisions on the Board of Trustees—Concordia Plans / Board of Directors—Concordia Plan Services RESOLUTION 8-02 Reports R1, R1.2–1.2.2, R1.2.4–R1.3, R5–R8, R15–57 (CW, 1–5, 15–28, 31–37, 46–56, 95–141); Overtures 8-01–02 (CW, 437–38) WHEREAS, Bylaw section 3.7 currently describes
To Amend Bylaws 1.5.1.2–1.5.2 to Clarify Service Expectations and Handling of Conflicts of Interest RESOLUTION 9-02 Overture 9-02 (CW, 450–51) Rationale Bylaw section 1.5 provides regulations applicable to all agencies of the Synod, including provisions dealing with ethical standards, conflicts of interest, and removal from office. These date, at least in th
To Amend Bylaws 1.5.3.2–4 and Add Bylaw 4.7.6 regarding Regulations for Committees RESOLUTION 9-01 Overture 9-01 (CW, 449–50) Rationale The Commission on Constitutional Matters, noting frequent issues encountered in applying Bylaw section 1.5 to the committees of districts, universities, and other agencies of the Synod, referred the language to the Commissio
To Amend Bylaws 1.7.3, 2.11.1, 3.8.3, 3.8.3.8, and 4.4.4–5 to Establish a Framework for Ecclesiastical Supervision and Pastoral Care for Independent International Congregations RESOLUTION 2-04 Overture 2-03 (CW 295–96) WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod (LCMS) has had a long history of working with independent Lutheran congregations located in inte
To Amend Bylaws 3.6.1.8 (c) and 3.6.4 (a) to Clarify that Two-Thirds Approval Requirements for Synodwide Corporate Entity and Lutheran Church Extension Fund Governing Document Amendments are Based on Members Actually Present at Meeting RESOLUTION 9-06 Overtures 9-16, 46 (CW, 475, 490) Rationale During a review of Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s (LCEF) artic
To Amend Bylaws Exclusive to Lutheran Church Extension Fund to Clarify That It May Provide Real Estate Evaluation and Redevelopment Services in Support of Synod Mission and Ministry RESOLUTION 9-12 Overture 9-08 (CW, 467–68) Rationale Most congregations and ministries within the Synod are owners of real estate. Many of these ministries need assistance evalua
To Amend Bylaws regarding Doctrinal Review RESOLUTION 9-03 Overture 9-04 (CW, 452–54) Rationale The Synod has a sweeping basic principle of inclusivity for doctrinal review. It is stated in Bylaw 1.9.1.1 (a): “All official periodicals and journals of the Synod as well as any material with doctrinal content issued publicly by boards, commissions, or other sub
To Amend Bylaws to Address Seminary Adjunct Faculty RESOLUTION 6-10 Overtures 6-10, 73 (CW, 367, 408) WHEREAS, Both Concordia Seminary , St. Louis and Concordia Theological Seminary , Fort Wayne make use of contracted faculty, bearing various titles including “adjunct faculty,” “guest instructors,” “guest professors,” or “visiting instructors” (hereafter “ad
To Amend Bylaws to Clarify and Streamline Responsibilities of Appointed Synod Officers RESOLUTION 9-08 Overture 9-09 (CW, 468–70) Rationale Under current Bylaws, the positions of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) exist to assist the Synod Board of Directors (BOD) in carrying out the responsibilities of the BOD to the Synod.
To Amend Bylaws to Coordinate Responsibilities of Chief Mission Officer with Other Synod Officers RESOLUTION 9-09 Overture 9-10 (CW, 470–71) Rationale The 2010 Synod convention made substantial changes to the structure and organization of the national Synod office that impacted significantly the mission operations of the Synod. These changes included creatin
Ov. 8-04 To Amend Bylaws to Ensure Sustainability of Concordia Plan Services by Its Working with Other Church Bodies Board of Directors—Concordia Plan Services, Synod Board of Directors, and the Commission on Constitutional Matters
Ov. 2-05 To Amend Bylaws to Protect Divine Calls of Missionaries Commission on Theology and Church Relations
To Amend Bylaws to Refine Process for Creating Triennial Mission and Ministry Emphases RESOLUTION 4-02 Overture 4-12 (CW, 307–9) WHEREAS, The Synod in convention (2023 Res. 4-02, “To Affirm and Continue Making Disciples for Life as Mission and Ministry Emphasis for 2023–26 Triennium”) instructed the Board for National Mission and the Board for International
To Amend Bylaws to Reinsert 2007 Pastoral Colloquy Bylaws from Policy Manual RESOLUTION 6-12 Overtures 6-11–13 (CW, 367–70) WHEREAS, The 2010 Synod convention removed numerous pastoral colloquy bylaws and added Bylaw 3.10.2.2 (a) (Res. 8 -08A, “To Realign National Synod Ministries around Two Mission Boards”), which directs the Colloquy Committee for the Past
To Amend Bylaws to Reinstate Commission on Worship RESOLUTION 4-06 Overtures 4-23–31, 40–42, 46 (CW, 314–19, 324–27) Preamble The Word of God and the Sacraments are the means by which God has promised to deal with us (SA III VIII 10). It is by these means that justifying faith is obtained (AC V). In order to obtain this faith, the ministry of purely teaching
Ov. 9-43 To Amend Const. Art. VIII A 1 to Change to Four-Year Convention Cycle Declination of 2023 Res. 9-09A
To Amend Constitution Article XII 15 as to Call of Special District Conventions RESOLUTION 9-14 Overture 9-03 (CW, 451–52) Rationale In its periodic review of various district bylaws, the Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM, “Removal of a District President from Office,” minutes of April 8–9, 2022) has noted the following: • Bylaw 1.5.8.1, introduced b
To Amend Various Bylaws for Purposes of Clarification or Improvement RESOLUTION 9-04 Overture 9-05 (CW, 454–58) Preamble The Commission on Handbook (COH), responding to a variety of observations from officers, agencies, and members of the Synod, has proposed amendments to bylaws that have given opportunity to confusion or required repeated or nonobvious inte
Ov. 7-25 To Appeal for Recognized Ecclesiastical Relationship with Luther Classical College 2023 Res. 7-04B
Ov. 9-51 To Authorize Title Bishop for Synod President and District Presidents 1981 Res. 3-19
Ov. 5-22 To Believe, Teach, and Confess Missio Dei Commission on Theology and Church Relations in consultation with Council of Presidents
Ov. 10-36 To Call for Publication of Council of Presidents Manual Council of Presidents
To Celebrate and Encourage All Nations Ministry in North America RESOLUTION 1-01 Report R1.2.1 (CW, 16–19); Overture 1-01 (CW, 277) WHEREAS, Our Lord Jesus Christ gave His Great Commission: “Make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19) and He gave the Holy Spirit so that His disciples would be “witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the
To Celebrate Concordia Historical Institute Centenary and Renew the Synod’s Commitment to Treasure and Trumpet Its Redeemed History RESOLUTION 4-10 Overture 4-56 (CW, 332–33) WHEREAS, Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) will observe its centenary anniversary on April 28, 2027, under the theme: “Treasuring & Trumpeting Our Lutheran History—for All the Saints
Ov. 10-31 To Certify Accuracy and Trustworthiness of Call Council of Presidents
Ov. 9-42 To Change to Four-Year Convention Cycle Declination of 2023 Res. 9-09A
To Clarify Lutheran Identity in Connection with the Concordia Universities RESOLUTION 7-07 Overtures 7-04–07 (CW, 422–24) WHEREAS, The 2023 Synod convention (Res. 7 -04B, “To Revise Bylaws to Revisit and Renew Relationship of Colleges and Universities with the Synod,” Proceedings, 170–72) revised Bylaw subsection 3.6.6 to direct the Concordia University Syst
Ov. 9-49 To Clarify Multipoint and Multicampus Parish Office of National Mission
To Clarify Nomenclature for Chaplaincy and Institutional Care Work and To Amend Related Bylaws RESOLUTION 4-05 Overtures 4-38–39 (CW, 323–24) Rationale Holy Scripture teaches that the Office of the Holy Ministry is entrusted with the public preaching of the Word and the administration of the Sacraments (Matt. 28:18 –20; John 20:21–23; 1 Cor. 4:1); and the Lu
To Clarify Oversight and Revitalize Role of Registered Service Organizations RESOLUTION 4-04 Report R1 (CW, 1–5); Overtures 4-32–35 (CW, 319–22); President’s Report, Part 2, (TB, 1:28); Overture L4-57 (TB, 1:46–48) WHEREAS, The 2016 Synod convention created a task force to review the current structure and recommend the best model for the Synod’s relationship
To Clarify Prior Approval Protocols for University Presidential Candidates RESOLUTION 7-05 Overtures 7-14–24 (CW, 428–33) WHEREAS, Numerous overtures to the 2026 convention have addressed the Synod prior approval protocols, including presidential candidates for the Synod’s Concordia Universities and a desire for transparency and clarity; and WHEREAS, The pre
To Clarify Prior Approval Protocols for University Theological Faculties RESOLUTION 7-04 Overtures 7-14–24 (CW, 428–33) WHEREAS, Numerous overtures to the 2026 Synod convention have addressed the prior approval protocols for theology faculty for our Concordia universities and a desire for transparency and clarity; and WHEREAS, The Synod treasures our Concord
To Commend and Encourage Life Ministry Efforts of Congregations, Schools, Districts, and Recognized Service Organizations RESOLUTION 3-01 Report R1.2.1 (CW, 17); Overture 3-02 (CW, 299) WHEREAS, God has created every human life (Job 10:9–11; Psalm 139:13–16; Jer. 1:5), and people are taught by Holy Scripture to love those in need in every stage of life, from
To Commend and Sunset Synod Mission Priorities RESOLUTION 4-03 Overture 4-01, 08, 10–11 (CW, 303, 306–07) WHEREAS, The 2023 Synod convention instructed the Board for National Mission and Board for International Mission to recommend possible revisions to the mission priorities and possible bylaw revisions that would articulate both the process for developing
To Commend Concordia Publishing House for Prioritizing Mission and Distribution RESOLUTION 8-06 Reports R1, R1.2–R1.2.2, R1.2.4–R1.3, R5–R8, R15–R57 (CW, 1–5, 15–28, 31–37, 46–56, 95–141); Overtures 8-13–14 (CW, 443–44) WHEREAS, Concordia Publishing House (CPH) was established in 1869 to serve the congregations of the Synod by publishing materials that are u
To Commend Efforts to Serve Worker Wellness and Encourage Participation in Concordia Plan Services RESOLUTION 3-05 Overture 3-06 (CW, 301) WHEREAS, It is a mission priority of the Synod to promote and nurture the spiritual, emotional, and physical well -24 being of pastors and professional church workers; and WHEREAS, The Council of Presidents (COP), LCMS Wo
Ov. 1-33 To Commend Family Discipleship Work of Concordia Center for the Family (CCF) Thank God for the continued blessing of the work of CCF including its leaders, especially Rev. Dr. Todd A. Biermann
To Commend the Concordia University System RESOLUTION 7-01 Overtures 7-01–03 (CW, 417–22); President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, 1:33); Overture L7-30 (TB, 1:43) WHEREAS, The Concordia University System (CUS) was established by the 1992 Synod convention (Res. 6 -04, “To Establish Concordia University System, Inc.” [Proc., 160–61]), replacing the Board for Higher E
To Conclude Created Male and Female Task Force and Receive Its Recommendations RESOLUTION 5-12 Overtures 4-36, 5-41 (CW, 322–23, 360–61) WHEREAS, Holy Scripture teaches the following truths concerning humanity: God created humanity to be male and female (Gen. 1:27; Matt. 19:4); God instituted marriage between one man and one woman as a lifelong union for com
To Condemn Political Violence and Encourage Participation in Public Life RESOLUTION 4-07 Overtures 4-45, 47–48, 53–55 (CW, 327–28, 330–32) WHEREAS, Scripture (Matt. 22:15 –21) and the Lutheran Confessions ( AC XVI; LC I 4) affirm that the entire civil realm is an institution of God to be respected and supported; and WHEREAS, Our Lord commands us to pray for
Ov. 7-28 To Conduct a Project Postmortem Examination of Concordia University Ann Arbor Synod Board of Directors; Concordia University System Board of Directors
To Confess God’s Design for the Family RESOLUTION 1-11 Overtures 1-24–25, 1-32 (CW, 289–291, 293) WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod upholds the scriptural mandate for families and the church to nurture faith in the home: “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit
To Confront Increased Idolatry of Our Culture with Clear Confession of Love of Christ and Lutheran Resources in Christian Apologetics RESOLUTION 1-10 Report R1 (CW, 1–5); Overtures 1-12, 22 (CW, 283–84, 289) WHEREAS, The Ten Commandments begin with, “You shall have no other gods before me” (Ex. 20:3; Deut. 5:7); and WHEREAS, The sinful nature leads people to
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
To Create a Task Force to Clarify Relationship Between Bylaw 1.10 and 2.14 and Consider Bylaw Changes for Dispute Resolution (Bylaw 1.10) and Expulsion of Congregations or Individuals from Membership in the Synod (Bylaw 2.14) RESOLUTION 10-02 Overtures 10-06, 08, 12–17, 20–23 (CW, 503–4, 506–13) WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod is united in a com
Ov. 3-08 To Define Leadership and Its Priority for Worker Wellness Office of National Mission
Ov. 10-02 To Develop Guidelines for Ecclesiastical Supervision of Internet Accusations Council of Presidents
To Direct Board of Directors, Board for National Mission, Board for International Mission, and Chief Mission Officer to Review Overture 9-11 RESOLUTION 9-16 Overture 9-11 (CW, 471–73) WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (BOD) desires to enhance the coordination and efficiency of the Synod’s mission operations to better align the responsibility of the Board for N
To Direct Districts and Encourage Congregational Participation in Global Mission through Prayer, Partnership, and Support RESOLUTION 2-02 Overtures 2-01–02 (CW, 295) WHEREAS, Our Lord Jesus Christ has commanded His Church to “make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19); and WHEREAS, The Lord exhorts His people to “pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest t
To Direct the Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Examine Current Political and Social Issues RESOLUTION 4-08 Overtures 4-13–22 (CW, 309–14) WHEREAS, Holy Scripture declares that God created all humanity in His image (Gen 1:27) and that all believers are one in Christ Jesus (Gal. 3:28), condemns all forms of racial hatred as sinful (James 2:8 –9),
To Educate Young People RESOLUTION 1-08 Report R1.2.1 (CW, 16–19); Overtures 1-10, 15, 17–19, 23 (CW, 282, 285–87, 289) WHEREAS, The LORD commands us to teach our children the Word of God diligently (Deuteronomy 6); and WHEREAS, the Large Catechism states, “… if we wish to have excellent and able persons both for civil and Church leadership, we must spare no
To Embed Church Work Formation and Recruitment in the Culture of the LCMS RESOLUTION 6-11 Report R1.2.3 (CW, 28–31); Overtures 6-76–78 (CW, 409–411) WHEREAS, St. Paul writes, “that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures … and if Christ has not been
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”); 2004 Res. 2-08A; 2019 Res. 5-09A
Ov. 5-15 To Encourage and Promote Sound Teaching on Eschatology or Last Things Concordia Publishing House
To Encourage and Support Specific Ministry Pastors to Pursue General Pastor Certification RESOLUTION 6-07 Overtures 6-46–48 (CW, 392–94) WHEREAS, The Synod is blessed with faithful specific ministry pastors who serve under call for the sake of Christ’s Church; and WHEREAS, Specific ministry pastors, the congregations they serve, and the Synod as a whole are
Ov. 6-82 To Encourage Congregations to Establish Sabbatical Policy for Church Workers Office of National Mission
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. 7-12 To Encourage Licensed Counselors Serving Recognized Service Organizations to Complete Director of Family Life Ministry Colloquy Program Colloquy Committee for Commissioned Ministry, Concordia University System Board of Directors
Ov. 6-83 To Encourage Ministry Sabbaticals for Church Workers Office of National Mission
Ov. 10-35 To Encourage Pastors to Honor Their Own Call Council of Presidents
Ov. 4-50 To Encourage Production of Sunday School Material for Very Small Congregations Concordia Publishing House
To Encourage Seminary Specialized Witness and Outreach Training RESOLUTION 6-02 Reports R13.1–2 (CW, 64–67); Overture 6-58 (CW, 399) WHEREAS, God “desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim. 2:4), and the Lord Jesus is the “light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to [His] people Israel” (Luke 2:32); and WHEREA
To Encourage Synod to Respond to the Growing Addiction Crisis RESOLUTION 3-06 Overture L3-09 (TB, 1:45–46) WHEREAS, Addiction started with the original sin and the continuing temptation by Satan: “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” (Gen. 3:5 NIV; see also Prov. 25:28, Matt. 26:41
Ov. 8-16 To Encourage Synod Transparency and Unity regarding Concluded HotChalk Litigation Synod Board of Directors and Legal Counsel Overture Title Board, Office, Individual, Commission
Ov. 6-75 To Encourage the Council of Presidents to Prioritize Assignment of Seminary Candidates to Sole Vacancies over Associate Positions Council of Presidents
To Encourage Transparency and Accountability in Legal Judgments and Settlements RESOLUTION 8-01 Reports R1, R1.2–R1.2.2., R1.2.4–R.1.3, R5–R8, R15–R57 (CW, 1–4, 15–28, 31–37, 46–56, 95–141); Overture 8-17 (CW, 445) WHEREAS, Constitution Articles VII and XI establish the Synod as a voluntary association acting on behalf of its member congregations and vest fi
Ov. 8-18 To Encourage Transparency and Accountability in Legal Judgments and Settlements Synod Board of Directors and Legal Counsel
To Encourage University Worship Practices That Form Students to be Faithful to Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions RESOLUTION 7-06 Overture 7-06 (CW, 423–24) WHEREAS, The Synod in convention (2023 Res. 7 -04B, “To revise Bylaws to Revisit and Renew Relationship of Colleges and Universities with the Synod”) revised Bylaw 3.6.6 to direct the Concordia Universi
To Encourage Use of Counseling and Telehealth Services for Care and Retention of Church Workers RESOLUTION 3-04 Overture 3-07 (CW, 301–2) WHEREAS, Church workers of the Synod experience unique vocational stressors inherent to ecclesial callings, including isolation, heavy workloads, public scrutiny, financial strain, and relational pressures; and WHEREAS, Re
Ov. 10-01 To Encourage Visitation by Synod and District Council of Presidents
Ov. 3-05 To Establish District Commission on Immigration and Immigration Resources Office of National Mission
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