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Report on the 66Th Regular Convention of the Lutheran Church‐Missouri Synod 1 Report on the 66th Regular Convention of the Lutheran Church‐Missouri Synod The Sixty‐sixth Regular Convention of the Lutheran Church‐Missouri Synod was held in Milwaukee, WI. There were 1,123 voting delegates, 175 Advisory delegates; 171 Advisory Representatives; and 73 special guests and others in attendance. Some 1,500 participants attended the 66th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod between July 9 and July 14 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. According to the Synod Handbook, 2013, the election for the President of Synod was held prior to the Convention. Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was elected from a field of three candidates, on the first ballot with 57% of the votes cast by electors from every congregation in the Synod. The election for First Vice‐President took place on the Convention floor with Rev. Dr. Herb Mueller being elected by 61% of the votes cast. Others elected to positions of Regional Vice‐Presidents were Rev. Dr. Scott Murray (Second Vice‐President and West‐Southwest Regional VP); Rev. Nabil Nour (Third Vice‐ President (Great Plains Regional VP); Rev. Dr. John Wohlrabe, (Fourth Vice‐President (Great Lakes Regional VP); Rev. Dr. Daniel Preus, (Fifth Vice‐President (Central Regional VP); and Rev. Christopher Esget (Sixth Vice‐ President (East‐Southeast Regional VP). These constitute the seated Presidium prior to the Convention. In the position of Secretary of the Synod, due to the retirement of Rev. Dr. Raymond Hartwig, a slate of five nominees was increased with the addition of Rev. John Gierke and Northern Illinois District President Daniel Gilbert who were nominated from the floor and added to the slate of candidates. Rev. Dr. John Sias, a member of the Council on Constitutional Matters, was elected by 65% of the votes cast on the second ballot. The LCMS Constitution requires a majority vote for all elected positions, although Dr. Sias received the largest number of votes cast by a wide margin, he received less than 50% + 1 votes. Our own District Secretary, Rev. John Gierke received 80 votes on the first ballot. There were numerous reports and presentations in addition to the introduction of 151 Resolutions, 75 Elections, from a total of 18 floor committees. Voting and Convention business spanned time from Saturday, July 9, to Thursday, July 14. A full report of the Resolution results will appear in the August issue of The Reporter. 2 The significant Resolutions that affect the Mid‐South District are as follows: Floor Committee 1 “National Witness” Chaired by Rev. Mark Miller, President, Central Illinois District 1‐01: To Expand Evangelism and Encourage Use of Every One His Witness. Was adopted (Yes: 778; No: 247), consistent with the language of our MDS Each1‐Reach1 initiative. 1‐02: To Encourage Church Planting throughout the Synod and Supporting the “Mission Field: USA” Initiative was adopted (Yes: 767; No: 261) as amended. This encourages us to bring about more coordinated effort on the part of congregations and circuits in partnership with Districts to plant new congregations for the Kingdom. 1‐03: To Expand the Work of Revitalization and Encourage the Use of Re‐Vitality Program was adopted (Yes: 756; No: 24), bringing about a focus on strengthening our existing congregation. This fits nicely into our COMPASS and C.A.R. project and encourages us to expand these projects with other Districts. 1‐06: To Celebrate Legacy of Rosa J. Young and Encourage Launch of Rosa J. Young International Academies was adopted (Yes: 764; No: 9) bringing about the recognition for the LCMS to focus on the changing culture of our country and bringing the ministry and our Confessions to a whole new world. Floor Committee 2 “International Witness” Chaired by Rev. Donald Fondow, President Minnesota North District 2‐03: To Commend and Support Synod’s International Schools and Their Role in the Church’s Mission Passed by a wide margin (Yes: 1031; No: 12), focusing on our efforts to support mission outreach in Tanzania, Madagascar, South Sudan, and Togo. 2‐04: To Reaffirm LCMS Military Chaplains’ Right for Free Exercise of Religion in Face of LGBT Inclusion in Armed Forces was passed with a wide margin (Yes: 1020; No: 7), affirming our doctrinal stance that would allow our military chaplains to object to requirements that contradict our Confessional position. This was a matter that arose from the Mid‐South District’s Resolution, as well as other Districts. 3 Floor Committee 3 “Mercy” Chaired by Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan, President, Missouri District 3‐03: To Encourage Synod to Educate and Advocate for Persecuted Christians, was adopted by a huge margin (Yes: 782; No: 1). This Resolution is consistent with our MDS efforts in Ethiopia, Madagascar and South Sudan where Muslim clerics encourage persecution of our Lutheran identity in these countries 3‐04: To Create Task Force for Study of Issues Relating to Procreation, Fertility, and Care for Unborn, was adopted (Yes: 924; No: 41), restating the Synod’s position on the Sanctity of Life. Floor Committee 4 “Life Together” Chaired by Rev. Dan Gilbert, President Northern Illinois District 4‐01: To Celebrate 175 Years of Combined Ministry and Service of LWML and ILLL (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and International Lutheran Layman’s League, received unanimous approval on a voice vote on the floor. 4‐03B: To Convene Task Force to Review Recognized Service Organization Program and Bylaws was adopted (Yes: 742; No: 57) to bring about significant policies and procedures for the RSO’s related to the Synod. Floor Committee 5 “Theology and Church Relations” Chaired by Rev. Dr. Scott Murray, Second V.P. LCMS 5‐01: To Endorse Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with Lutheran Church in Norway; 5‐02: To Endorse Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with Lutheran Church of Uruguay; 5‐03: To Recognize Iglesia Luterana en Guatemala as a Self‐Governing Partner Church; 5‐04: To Recognize Iglesia Luterana de Venezuela as a Self‐Governing Partner Church; 5‐05: To Recognize Evangelical Lutheran Church in Almaty and the District of Almaty – Republic of Kazakhstan as a Self‐Governing Partner Church; and 5‐06: To Recognize Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Republic of Chile – IELCHI as a Partner Church, were all approved by nearly unanimous votes. 5‐09: To Commend and Encourage Interchurch Conversations with Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) and North American Lutheran Church (NALC) was adopted (Yes: 901; No: 26) addressing their request to investigate their possible joining of the LCMS for its consistency with Scripture and Confessions. 5‐11A: To Protect Christian Consciences and Address Conscription of Women was adopted (Yes: 946; No: 89) in the several Resolutions of moral issues. 5‐18: To Commend the "A Theological Statement of Mission for the 21st Century" for Synod‐wide Study and Use was adopted (Yes: 917; No: 37), to amplify the work of Districts and Synod on reaching the unchurched souls in our communities. 4 Floor Committee 6 “Seminaries” Chaired by Rev. Dr. James Baneck, President, North Dakota District 6‐01: To Create a Pastoral Formation Committee, was adopted by voice vote that encourages congregation members to identify and encourage men to become interested in the pastoral ministry. This is consistent with our initiatives that recognize an increasing need for men of all ages to consider pastoral work. 6‐02: To Uphold the Scriptural and Confessional Qualifications for the Office of the Holy Ministry (See Appendix A, attached.) and 6‐03: To Affirm the Master of Divinity Route at the Synod’s Seminaries were adopted (Yes: 875; No: 177) that make these consistent with the Resolves of 13‐02A, below. This Resolution re‐affirms the position taken by the MDS in its 2015 Convention to regularize the work of laity in Word and Sacrament ministry. 6‐05: To Encourage Movement Toward an Alternative to Federal Student Loans for Seminarians was adopted by majority voice vote. This comes as a result of the possibility that Federally Insured Student loans may no longer be available because of President Obama’s Executive Order on gender issues. Floor Committee 7 “University Education” Chaired by Rev. Timothy Scharr, President, Southern Illinois District 7‐02B: To Preserve Concordia Colleges and Universities as Institutions of the Church and Strengthen Their Structural Bonds with Synod was adopted (Yes: 731; No: 48) in a response to Federal mandates on student loans, and the loss of Concordia University in Edmonton, Alberta, because of similar federal mandates for all Canadian schools of higher education. Floor Committee 8 “Parochial Schools” Chaired by Rev. Dr. Dean Nadasdy, President, Minnesota South District 8‐01A: To Encourage and Strengthen the Lutheran Ethos of Our LCMS Early Childhood Centers, Elementary Schools, and High Schools; 8‐02: To Recruit and Equip Lutheran Administrators for Service in Early Childhood Centers and Schools; and 8‐03A: To Support the Quality and Sustainability of Lutheran Schools through Work of Blue Ribbon Committee on Lutheran Schools were all adopted to address the growing concern over the erosion of school enrollments in our Lutheran educational systems. 5 Floor Committee 9 “Finance” Chaired by Rev. Daniel May, President, Indiana District 9‐04A: To Improve Disclosures Related to Financial Gifts from God's Stewards for Special Appeals was adopted to keep the fiscal operations of all Synodical functions and agencies with full disclosure. Floor Committee 10 “Stewardship: Funding the Mission” Chaired by Rev. Dwayne Lueck, President, North Wisconsin District 10‐03: To Encourage Individuals, Congregations, and Districts in Cheerful and Voluntary Giving; 10‐04: To Encourage Faithful Teaching of Stewardship to People in Their Daily Vocations; and 10‐ 06: To Promote the Use of Synodical Stewardship Services were all adopted, focusing the need to strengthen mission and ministry initiatives, similar to the MDS initiatives on this subject, for all congregation members.
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