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LCMS 2026 Convention Workbook: Reports and Overtures, PDF page 328

2026 Convention Workbook
293NATIONAL WITNESS
Resolved, That the district in convention give thanks to God for 
nearly 120 years of faithful Gospel service and mission work; and 
be it further 
Resolved, That, modeled after the Lord Jesus Christ, the d istrict 
in convention encourage its member congregations, workers, 
schools, and agencies to renew their commitment to missionary 
work on behalf of the Synod  for the cultural, geographical, and 
societal margins of the U.S.; and be it finally 
Resolved, That the d istrict in convention memorialize this 
resolution to the 2026 Synod convention for the 120th anniversary 
of the Atlantic District. 
Atlantic District 
Ov. 1-32 
To Engage Work  
of Concordia Center for the Family 
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 at home and when you walk along the road” (Deut. 6:6 –7 
NIV); and 
WHEREAS, Concordia Center for the Family (CCF), under the 
leadership of Executive Director Rev. Dr. Todd A. Biermann, is a 
recognized service organization (RSO) of the Synod, dedicated to 
uniting homes and congregations in making lifelong disciples of 
Jesus throu gh targeted training and resources for family 
discipleship; and 
W
HEREAS, CCF offers practical training opportunities including 
Family Discipleship Facilitator training, presentations on multiple 
aspects of family discipleship, and partnerships like the Family 
Discipleship Initiative with Concordia Seminary, which equip 
pastors, church workers, and lay leaders to guide families in daily 
faith formation; and 
W
HEREAS, in accordance with the Synod ’s priority to  
“strengthen and support the Lutheran Family in living out God’s 
design” ( 2016 Resolutions 4-02A , 16 -02A), greater engagement 
with CCF programs would strengthen collaborative ministry 
between homes, congregations, and RSOs to fulfill the Great 
Commission (Matt. 28:19 –20), including by building synergy 
across districts; and 
W
HEREAS, CCF has been encouraged by Synod leaders, by 
leaders of our Concordia seminaries and other Concordia University 
System schools, by many of the Synod’s district presidents and by 
scores of local church workers to expand its training opportunities 
to become more accessible throughout the entire Synod; therefore 
be it 
Resolved, That the 2026 Synod convention encourage all Synod 
pastors, commissioned workers, lay leaders, and congregations to 
actively engage with the training and resources provided by CCF, 
including the participation in Family Discipleship Facilitator 
training and the utilization of home-centered discipleship materials; 
and be it further 
Resolved, That all members of the Synod be encouraged to pray 
for the expanding work of CCF and unite in the common biblically-
based cause of family discipleship, toward the end that our Synod 
and all its members would be strengthened by the gifts of Christ, 
affirmed in walking together with Christ toward eternity in heaven, 
and empowered to more brightly shine as lights in the darkness; and 
be it further 
Resolved, That the Synod district presidents be requested to 
promote CCF’s offerings in their districts through newsletters, 
conventions, and church worker gatherings, aiming to increase 
awareness and utilization of CCF programs and resources; and be it 
finally 
Resolved, That the 2026 Synod convention affirm  
the vital role 
of CCF in supporting the Synod’s family ministries and commit to 
ongoing prayer and support for expanded engagement with its work. 
Christ, Milford, MI; Shepherd of the Hills, Crossville, TN; 
 
Trinity, Springfield, MO 
Ov. 1-33 
To Commend Family Discipleship Work  
of Concordia Center for the Family 
WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is committed 
to the proclamation of the Gospel and the nurturing of faith in 
Christ-centered homes and congregations, as affirmed in 
Constitution Article III 5, which states that the Synod ’s objectives 
include “aid[ing] congregations to develop processes of thorough 
Christian education and nurture”; and 
WHEREAS, Concordia Center for the Family (CCF) is a 
recognized service organization (RSO) of the Synod , focused on 
inspiring and equipping Christian leaders to facilitate thriving 
home-centered, church-supported family discipleship that nurtures 
faith in families; and 
WHEREAS, CCF has faithfully served the Synod by uniting 
homes and congregations in making lifelong disciples of Jesus 
Christ, providing resources such as Family Discipleship Facilitator 
Training, the Faith & Life Survey, daily devotion guides using 
Luther’s Small Catechism, and Bible studies on God’s design for 
daily faith formation; and 
WHEREAS, CCF seeks to impact the whole earth as families 
practicing Christian family discipleship will be bold witnesses for 
Christ to everyone they encounter every day, leading many more to 
receive the blessings of life in Christ; therefore be it 
Resolved, That the 2026 Synod convention recommend CCF for 
family discipleship training for its pastors, teachers, other workers, 
and lay leaders; and be it further 
Resolved, That the convention commend CCF for its faithful 
service as an RSO and express gratitude to God for the blessings it 
has brought to Synod families, congregations, and workers through 
home-centered discipleship resources and training; and be it further 
Resolved, That the convention give thanks for CCF ’s role in 
strengthening the Synod’ s mission by supporting parents and 
caregivers in sharing faith and values with their children, in line 
with the Synod ’s commitment to Christian parenting; and be it 
further 
Resolved, That the President of the Synod be requested to convey 
this commendation and thanks in writing to the leadership of CCF ; 
and be it further 
Resolved, That the convention pray for God’s continued blessing 
on the work of CCF, that it may bear abundant fruit in the Synod 
for generations to come; and be it finally