Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOvertures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Encourage Raising Up Public Servants
Submitted by: Texas District
To Encourage Transparency and Clarity in Pastoral Colloquy Process
Submitted by: Circuit 9; Texas 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 Encourage Synod Seminaries to Develop Online Master of Divinity Program
Submitted by: Circuit 29; Texas 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 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 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 Recruitment of Commissioned Workers
Submitted by: Texas District
To Amend Bylaw 3.2.4 to Establish Term Limits for Synod President and Vice-Presidents
Submitted by: Circuit 18; Texas District