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Northern Illinois District

District President
Allan R. Buss

Location: Illinois

Overtures filed

6

Committees engaged

5

Co-submitted

1

1. National Witness

2 overtures

4. Life Together

1 overture

Ov. 4-14To Direct Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Address Christian Nationalism in American Context

7. University Education

1 overture

Ov. 7-22To Clarify Prior Approval Process for Theological Faculties and Concordia University Presidents and Selection Process for Seminary Presidents

9. Structure and Administration

1 overture

Ov. 9-32To Amend Constitution Article XII 10 a to Provide Option of Appointing Ordained or Commissioned Minister as District Convention Rostered Voting Delegate
with 1 co-submitter

10. Ecclesiastical Supervision and Dispute Resolution

1 overture

Ov. 10-35To Encourage Pastors to Honor Their Own Call