Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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Ov. 6-02Cmte 6
To Pray Harvest Prayer (Luke 10:2)
Submitted by: Christ the King Kingwood, TX
p. 321Open →
Ov. 6-16Cmte 6
To Restore Original Intention of Specific Ministry Pastor Program
Submitted by: St. John Holbrook, NY
p. 329Open →
Ov. 6-29Cmte 6
To Work to Resolve Issue of Qualified Ordained Candidates Remaining Without Calls
Submitted by: Holy Trinity Walnut, IL
p. 337Open →
Ov. 6-35Cmte 6
To Define “Domineering in Office”
Submitted by: Redeemer Deer River, MN
p. 340Open →
Ov. 6-36Cmte 6
To Require Knowledge of Scripture and Confessions from Candidates for Ordained Ministry
Submitted by: Holy Trinity Walnut, IL
p. 340Open →
Ov. 6-41Cmte 6
To Encourage the Synod’s Seminaries to Teach the Handbook
Submitted by: Holy Trinity Walnut, IL
p. 344Open →
Ov. 6-42Cmte 6
To Provide for Prior Approval for Seminary Adjunct Faculty
Submitted by: St. Paul Brookfield, IL
p. 344Open →
Ov. 6-43Cmte 6
To Provide Latitude to Seminary Boards of Regents in Faculty Matters
Submitted by: St. Paul Brookfield, IL
p. 345Open →
Ov. 6-45Cmte 6
To Declare/Encourage Recognition of the Pastor’s Wife and Honor Her in 2025
Submitted by: Immanuel Clovis, NM
p. 346Open →