Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026Committee 5Theology and Church Relations
To Reaffirm Doctrine of Men Serving in Office of Holy Ministry
- Committee
- 5. Theology and Church Relations
- Submitted by
- Minnesota North Districtdistrict
- Workbook page
- 354
WHEREAS, Scripture tells us that only certain men (1 Tim. 3:1– 7; Titus 1:7–9; Matt. 10:2–4) can enter the Office of the Holy Ministry (1 Cor. 14:33–35; 1 Tim. 2:11–15; Titus 1:5–9; 2 Tim. 2:2); and
WHEREAS, Many Lutheran church bodies around the world and in the United States have fallen victim to the way of the world and have begun to ordain women; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Minnesota North District reaffirm the biblical doctrine that only certain men can serve in the Office of the Holy Ministry; and be it further
Resolved, That the district send this resolution to the 2026 Synod convention, so that the Synod can give a faithful witness of this doctrine to Christians around the world.