Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 ConventionCommittee 9Structure and Administration
To Change Size Requirements for Electoral Circuits
- Committee
- 9. Structure and Administration
- Submitted by
- Southeastern Districtdistrict
- Workbook page
- 379
WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) had a million more members (35 percent more) during the time when our current electoral circuit minimum size requirements were set; and
WHEREAS, An increasingly large number of circuits ask for exceptions to the current rules for valid electoral circuits; and
WHEREAS, The recent COVID-19 pandemic has decreased attendance and membership in many congregations of the LCMS; and
WHEREAS, Many districts have experienced the increased need for exemptions; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod in convention lower the requirement for an electoral circuit to five churches and 750 communicants; and be it further
Resolved, That the required number of communicant members reflect the change in our LCMS membership.