Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 Convention2026 Overtures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Encourage Prayer, Partnership, and Participation in International Mission
Submitted by: Michigan District
To Encourage Every Congregation to Adopt a Missionary
Submitted by: SELC District
To Direct Board for International Mission to Study Ecclesiastical Supervision, Pastoral Care, and Synod Membership in International Mission Contexts
Submitted by: Board for International Mission
To Promote Divine Call Opportunities for Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology Pastors
Submitted by: Our Savior Laurel, MD
To Amend Bylaws to Protect Divine Calls of Missionaries
Submitted by: St. Paul, Brookfield, IL; Circuit 24 (Sedalia), Missouri District
To Give Thanks for LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces
Submitted by: Board for International Mission
To Thank God on the 60th Anniversary of the Inception of LCMS International Schools in Asia and Pray for God’s Guidance in Advancing Their Ministry and Mission
Submitted by: Church of All Nations Hong Kong