Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOvertures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Uphold Deep and Broad Study of Holy Scripture in Synod Seminaries
Submitted by: Board of Regents, Concordia Seminary
To Uphold Deep and Broad Study of Book of Concord in Synod Seminaries
Submitted by: Board of Regents, Concordia Seminary
To Amend Bylaw 3.10.5.7 to Address Seminary Adjunct Faculty
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Iowa East District
To Affirm Exclusive Use of Synod Seminaries to Prepare Men for Office of Holy Ministry
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Southern Illinois District
To Seek Koinonia on Pastoral Formation and Routes to Ministry
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Nebraska District
To Address Pastoral Formation and Routes to Ministry
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Nebraska District
To Direct Pastoral Formation Committee to Bring Recommendation to 2029 Convention to Establish New Route(s) to Ordination, Utilizing and Making More Accessible Treasure of Synod Seminaries
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Texas District
To Amend Bylaw 2.13.1 to Provide Pathway for Specific Ministry Pastors to Receive Full Pastoral Certification
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Southeastern District
To Require Completion of Academic Requirements prior to Specific Ministry Pastor Ordination
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Mid-South District
To Add Specific Ministry Pastor Church Planter Designation including Applicants Under 40
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Michigan District
To Clarify and Strengthen the Specific Ministry Pastor Program
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 3.10.4.6 to Revise Composition of Pastoral Formation Committee
Submitted by: The Executive Director of the Office of Pastoral Education Trinity, Lexington Park, MD; Board of Directors, Texas District; Circuit 8 (Washington, South), Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 3.10.4.6 to Revise Composition of Pastoral Formation Committee
Submitted by: The Executive Director of the Office of Pastoral Education Board of Directors; Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 3.10.4.6 to Expand Pastoral Formation Committee
Submitted by: The Executive Director of the Office of Pastoral Education Board of Directors; Michigan District
To Direct Seminaries to Publish Annual Enrollment Numbers Every Fall
Submitted by: the schools of the Concordia University System.; Board of Directors, Texas District
To Encourage Congregations to Establish Sabbatical Policy for Church Workers
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Eastern District