The 68th Regular Convention

Documents and Publications

LCMS National Convention   •   July 29–Aug. 3, 2023   •   Milwaukee




 


 

Proceedings

The following document contains the official record of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, conducted at the Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wis., July 29—August 3, 2023. With 1,023 voting delegates and 453 advisory delegates, representatives, and official guests in attendance.

 

 


 

Today’s Business

 

 


 

Convention Minutes

 

 


 

Workbook & Handbook

 

 


 

Schedule

 

 


 

Elections

 

 


 

Overtures and Resolutions

 

 


 

Floor Nomination Forms

Complete and return the following forms to the LCMS Office of the Secretary.

 

Form Instructions

To expedite processing of nominations, please open PDF forms on a computer using the latest free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  • 1. Complete — Open the PDF document. Complete the form electronically and save it to your computer. Print the form. Sign the hard copy. Keep a copy for your records.
  • 2. Email — Submit the saved electronic form via email to ccn@lcms.org.
  • 3. Mail — Send the hand-signed form by U.S. mail to the Committee for Convention Nominations address on the form.

 

 


 

Emphases and Priorities

Ideas and Guidance 2019-2022 Triennium — This resource is offered to help pastors, congregations and circuit visitors prepare for the pending cycle of district conventions. This is in partial fulfillment of LCMS 2019 Convention Resolution 4-04A.

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Convention Bible Study

Convention Archives

The LCMS provides archives to keep delegates and the Synod at-large informed of proceedings, adopted resolutions and task forces from past conventions.

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Convention Bible Study

Bible Study

A Bible study titled “We Preach Christ Crucified” is available in preparation for the 2023 LCMS Convention. The five-part study includes participant and leader guides.

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