Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOvertures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Encourage Transparency and Clarity in Pastoral Colloquy Process
Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault),; Minnesota South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District
To Encourage Transparency and Clarity in Pastoral Colloquy Process
Submitted by: Circuit 9; Texas District
To Reaffirm the Synod’s Routes to Ministry
Submitted by: Circuit 3; Southern Illinois District
To Strengthen Pastoral Formation in the Synod
Submitted by: Circuit 7 (Fort Wayne South); Indiana District
To Encourage Brotherly Speech about All Approved Pastoral Formation Routes and To Review Specific Ministry Pastor Pathways
Submitted by: Circuit 9; Texas District
To Discuss Online Theological Education
Submitted by: Christ, La Mesa, CA; Circuit 9 (Decatur), Indiana District
To Encourage Synod Seminaries to Develop Online Master of Divinity Program
Submitted by: Circuit 29; Texas District
To Encourage Pilot Online-Only Master of Divinity with Synod Seminaries
Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District
To Encourage Pilot Non-Residential Master of Divinity with Synod Seminaries
Submitted by: Circuit 16 (Faribault); Minnesota South District
To Commend Residential Seminary Education and Voice Support for Synod Seminaries
Submitted by: two seminaries, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia; Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.; Circuit 5 (Mitchell); South Dakota District
To Broaden and Reopen Specific Ministry Pastor Program for Wider Pastoral Formation and Service
Submitted by: Circuit 16 (Faribault); Minnesota South District
To Amend Bylaw 3.10.4.6 to Expand Pastoral Formation Committee for Broader Representation
Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault),; Minnesota South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest 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 Expand Pastoral Formation Committee
Submitted by: The Executive Director of the Office of Pastoral Education Christ, La Mesa, CA; Circuit 9 (Decatur), Indiana District
To Study the Feasibility of Intentional Seminary Professor Turnover and Parish Sabbatical
Submitted by: Circuit 14 (Austin); Minnesota South District
To Standardize Vacancy Pastor Remuneration Guidelines
Submitted by: Circuit 13 (Rock Island); Central Illinois District
To Affirm That Functions of Pastoral Office Belong to That Office
Submitted by: Circuit 14 (Austin); Minnesota South District