Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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To Create Plan to Address Near-Term Pastoral Needs
Submitted by: the 2025 district convention cycle.; Board of Directors, Florida-Georgia District
To Regularize Specific Ministry Pastoral Classification
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Mid-South District
To Affirm Appropriate Standards for Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) Program
Submitted by: Board of Regents, Concordia Seminary
To Regularize Specific Ministry Pastoral Formation
Submitted by: seminary’s program director in consultation with the president of; the district where the student serves and resides.; Board of Regents, Concordia Theological Seminary