Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionFloor committee
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Mercy
8 overtures assigned to this committee for the 2026 convention. 12 appointed members.
Committee members
Chairman1
- John L. PingelDistrict President · Eastern District
Vice-Chairman1
- Kevin A. WilsonDistrict President · Ohio District
Voting Ordained5
- Peter C. BenderSouth Wisconsin District
- Jean-Enock BerusPacific Southwest District
- Adam E. JacobsenMinnesota South District
- Gregory R. TruweMissouri District
- Kyle C. WinterMontana District
Voting Lay3
- Stephen M. HernandezTexas District
- Cara JeffordsSoutheastern District
- Daniel D. UttechMinnesota South District
Advisory Ordained2
- Shaun P. AdamsNorthwest District
- Waldemar R. (Wally) VinovskisDistrict President · SELC District
Assigned overtures
Ov. 3-01
To Promote Awareness of Christian Adoption and Fostering Needs
Indiana District
Ov. 3-02To Commend and Encourage Life Ministry Efforts of Congregations, Schools, Districts, and Recognized Service Organizations
Board for National Mission
Ov. 3-03To Thank God for Work of LCMS Disaster Response and Training
Board for National Mission
Ov. 3-04To Give Thanks For and Support Human Care Efforts
Southeastern District
Ov. 3-05To Establish District Commission on Immigration and Immigration Resources
Atlantic District
Ov. 3-06To Commend and Encourage LCMS Worker Wellness Efforts
Board for National Mission
Ov. 3-07To Encourage Use of Tele health Counseling Services for Care and Retention of Church Workers
St. John Oskaloosa, IA
Ov. 3-08To Define Leadership and Its Priority for Worker Wellness
Board of Directors, Nebraska District