Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionCommittee 5Theology and Church Relations
Ov. 5-30
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 (– 7; ; ) can enter the Office of the Holy Ministry (; ; ; ); 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.