Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOvertures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Amend Bylaw Section 1.5, etc., to Unify in the Bylaws and Revise Corporate Formation Requirements for Instrumental Entities of Corporate Synod and Agencies of the Synod
Submitted by: Board of Trustees/Directors, Concordia Plans / Concordia Plan Services; Board of Trustees, LCMS Foundation
To Amend Bylaws Exclusive to Lutheran Church Extension Fund to Clarify That It May Provide Real Estate Evaluation and Redevelopment Services in Support of Synod Mission and Ministry
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Lutheran Church Extension Fund
To Amend the Bylaws to Clarify and Streamline Responsibilities of Appointed Synod Officers
Submitted by: LCMS Board of Directors
To Amend Bylaws to Coordinate Responsibilities of Chief Mission Officer with Other Synod Officers
Submitted by: LCMS Board of Directors
To Amend Bylaws to Enhance Responsibilities of Synod Mission Boards
Submitted by: LCMS Board of Directors
To Amend Bylaw 3.6.4.3 to Increase the Number of Lutheran Church Extension Fund Directors Elected by the Synod in Convention from Three to Four
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Lutheran Church Extension Fund
To Amend Bylaws 3.6.1.8 (c) and 3.6.4 (a) to Clarify that Two-Thirds Approval Requirements for Synodwide Corporate Entity and Lutheran Church Extension Fund Governing Document Amendments are Based on Members Actually Present at Meeting
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Lutheran Church Extension Fund
To Amend Bylaw 3.1.2 (a) to Change Size Requirements for Electoral Circuits
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Eastern District
To Affirm Regional Selection of Board Members
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Southeastern District
To Create Task Force to Develop Overture for Change in Regional Vice-President Selection
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Florida-Georgia District
To Amend Bylaws to Allow Regional Delegates to Select Regional Vice-Presidents
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Florida-Georgia District
To Appoint Task Force to Improve District Representation on Synod Boards, Boards of Regents, and Commissions
Submitted by: Eastern District; Board of Directors, Eastern District
To Bring Resolutions with Strong District Support to Convention Floor
Submitted by: Eastern District; Board of Directors, Eastern District
To Change to Four-Year Convention Cycle
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Eastern District
To Amend Bylaw 3.6.1.8 (c) to Clarify That Two-Thirds Synod Member Approval Requirement for Synodwide Corporate Entity Governing Document Amendments Is Based on Members Actually Present at Meeting
Submitted by: Board of Trustees, LCMS Foundation
To Amend Bylaw 3.6.4.3 to Clarify That All Lutheran Church Extension Fund Voting Directors are Elected and To Add That No More Than Two Such Directors Can Be from the Same District
Submitted by: the director moves from one district to another during the term.; Board of Directors, Lutheran Church Extension Fund
To Affirm and Use Biblical Terminology concerning Ministry
Submitted by: Zion, Taylor Ridge, IL; Board of Directors, Central Illinois District
To Adopt Dual Title of Bishop and President for District Presidents
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Eastern District