At the joint session, each group shared updates and answered questions from the other group that will set the stage for further cooperation.
Council of Presidents
A look back: The ‘Walkout’
In observance of the 50th anniversary of Reporter, this column will include short snippets of Reporter history.
CTCR releases end-of-life update, begins work of new triennium
The new report follows and expands on the CTCR’s previous work on end-of-life issues.
District presidents hold first meeting of triennium
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.
Synod officers, board members installed in St. Louis
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.
Convention affirms closed Communion and biblical sexuality
Floor Committee 5 finished its business at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, presenting resolutions on Communion practice, Lutheran education, and marriage and sexuality.
Convention adopts seven International Witness resolutions
The resolutions from Floor Committee 2 address the Alliance Missionary Program, independent international congregations and the FORO model, among other things.
LCMS convention adopts five Ecclesiastical Supervision resolutions
The resolutions address ordained and commissioned candidate placement, standards of accountability, spiritual care for victims of sexual misconduct, and some “housekeeping” Bylaw changes.
LCMS convention adopts eight National Witness resolutions
The resolutions address church planting, mission to U.S. immigrant communities, multi-congregation parish support, church worker wellness and more.
COP approves placements, discusses church work trends
The LCMS Council of Presidents met April 22–27.
COP supports statement on CTX from Harrison, BOD
The Synod’s statement on CTX’s action to self-govern was released on April 18.
COP, BOD meet in St. Louis
Among other items, the COP discussed the Concordia University System, and the BOD reviewed the Synod’s financial position.
Obituary: Rev. Barrie E. Henke, former president of the LCMS Oklahoma District
The Rev. Barrie E. Henke served as president of the LCMS Oklahoma District from 2009 to 2022.
Mission boards look to convention
The LCMS Boards for International and National Mission met in January and February in St. Louis.
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