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All 374 overtures filed for 2026.

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Ov. 1-02Cmte 1

To Support 150th Anniversary of Synod Black Ministry and Promote Renewed Emphasis

Submitted by: Southeastern District

p. 277Open →
Ov. 1-03Cmte 1

To Give Thanks to God for 150 Years of Black Ministry

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 278Open →
Ov. 1-04Cmte 1

To Encourage Outreach and Ministry on College and University Campuses

Submitted by: English District

p. 278Open →
Ov. 1-09Cmte 1

To Encourage Congregations and Agencies to Work Together to Share Resources

Submitted by: commit themselves to working with district leadership in this effort.; Atlantic District

p. 281Open →
Ov. 1-11Cmte 1

To Inspire Training for Witness

Submitted by: Oklahoma District

p. 282Open →
Ov. 1-14Cmte 1

To Encourage Armed Security at All Synod Schools

Submitted by: Circuit 6 (Merrill); North Wisconsin District

p. 284Open →
Ov. 1-16Cmte 1

To Pro actively Put in Place National Standards for Our Schools to Protect Students

Submitted by: Northwest/Central/North Shore), South Wisconsin District

p. 286Open →
Ov. 1-20Cmte 1

To Include Home school Enrollment in Statistical Reports of the Synod

Submitted by: Circuit 14 (Austin); Minnesota South District

p. 288Open →
Ov. 1-22Cmte 1

To Affirm Atlantic District Commitment to Education and Formation

Submitted by: Atlantic District

p. 289Open →
Ov. 1-24Cmte 1

To State Religious Objection to Government Interference with Parents’ Duty

Submitted by: English District

p. 289Open →
Ov. 1-25Cmte 1

To State Religious Objection to Government Interference with Parents’ Duty

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 290Open →
Ov. 1-27Cmte 1

To Propose LCMS Men’s Ministry

Submitted by: Mid-South District

p. 291Open →
Ov. 1-28Cmte 1

To Study and Recommend Strategies to Advance Congregation-based Older Adult Ministries

Submitted by: Southeastern District

p. 291Open →
Ov. 1-29Cmte 1

To Celebrate 500th Anniversary of Luther’s Small Catechism and To Encourage Heads of Households to Teach It in Home

Submitted by: Missouri District

p. 291Open →
Ov. 1-31Cmte 1

To Give Thanks for and Offer Renewed Commitment to Work of Atlantic District

Submitted by: of the Atlantic District.; Atlantic District

p. 292Open →
Ov. 2-01Cmte 2

To Encourage Prayer, Partnership, and Participation in International Mission

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 295Open →
Ov. 2-02Cmte 2

To Encourage Every Congregation to Adopt a Missionary

Submitted by: SELC District

p. 295Open →
Ov. 3-01Cmte 3

To Promote Awareness of Christian Adoption and Fostering Needs

Submitted by: Indiana District

p. 299Open →
Ov. 3-04Cmte 3

To Give Thanks For and Support Human Care Efforts

Submitted by: Southeastern District

p. 300Open →
Ov. 3-05Cmte 3

To Establish District Commission on Immigration and Immigration Resources

Submitted by: Atlantic District

p. 300Open →
Ov. 4-04Cmte 4

To Encourage Acceptance of Triennial Mission and Ministry Emphases

Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District

p. 303Open →
Ov. 4-05Cmte 4

To Prioritize Abiding in the Word as Mission and Ministry Focus

Submitted by: Kansas District

p. 304Open →
Ov. 4-06Cmte 4

To Adopt Triennial Mission and Ministry Emphasis on Clear Gospel Proclamation, Unity in Christ, and Multicultural Ministry

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 305Open →
Ov. 4-07Cmte 4

To Offer Triennial Mission and Ministry Emphases

Submitted by: Nebraska District

p. 306Open →
Ov. 4-08Cmte 4

To More Narrowly Focus the Synod’s Mission Priorities

Submitted by: Ohio District

p. 306Open →
Ov. 4-10Cmte 4

To Affirm and Retain the Seven Mission Priorities

Submitted by: English District

p. 307Open →
Ov. 4-11Cmte 4

To Address Synod Mission Emphasis of Making Disciples for Life and To Eliminate Mission Priorities

Submitted by: Atlantic District

p. 307Open →
Ov. 4-13Cmte 4

To Task Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Write Report and Accompanying Study addressing Christian Nationalism in American Context

Submitted by: Oklahoma District

p. 309Open →
Ov. 4-14Cmte 4

To Direct Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Address Christian Nationalism in American Context

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 309Open →
Ov. 4-15Cmte 4

To Direct Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Examine, and Provide Guidance on Public Teaching and Engagement of, Lutherans for Racial Justice and to Clarify Lutheran Teaching on Justice

Submitted by: Circuit 12 (Western Michigan); English District

p. 309Open →
Ov. 4-16Cmte 4

To Task Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Write Report and Accompanying Study addressing Positive Christianity (aka German Christianity) and Its Deviation from Orthodoxy and Ortho pra xy

Submitted by: Circuit 8 (Oklahoma City); Oklahoma District

p. 310Open →
Ov. 4-17Cmte 4

To Request Commission on Theology and Church Relations Produce New Document on Race

Submitted by: English District

p. 311Open →
Ov. 4-18Cmte 4

To Uphold Scriptural Teaching of Generations/Lineages and Reject Modernistic Teaching of Races

Submitted by: Rocky Mountain District

p. 311Open →
Ov. 4-19Cmte 4

To Uphold Scriptural Teaching of the Church as One Chosen Generation in Spite of Existence of Various Earthly Races

Submitted by: Wyoming District

p. 312Open →
Ov. 4-20Cmte 4

To Condemn False Teachings of “Stone Choir”

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 312Open →
Ov. 4-24Cmte 4

To Begin Preparations for New Hymnal

Submitted by: Nebraska District

p. 316Open →
Ov. 4-25Cmte 4

To Give Thanks for Lutheran Hymnals and Call for Production of Supplement

Submitted by: and the involvement of the people of the district in it.; Atlantic District

p. 316Open →
Ov. 4-26Cmte 4

To Require Use of Synod Approved Agendas and Hymnbooks at LCMS Youth Gathering

Submitted by: North Dakota District

p. 316Open →
Ov. 4-27Cmte 4

To Require Use of Synod-Approved Agendas and Hymnbooks at Concordia University System Chapels, Lutheran Summer Camps, and Youth Gathering

Submitted by: Circuit 5 (Mitchell); South Dakota District

p. 317Open →
Ov. 4-30Cmte 4

To Condemn Delivery of Children’s Sermons in Divine Service by Laity

Submitted by: North Dakota District

p. 318Open →
Ov. 4-31Cmte 4

To Honor and Guard Chief Divine Service of Local Congregation

Submitted by: Circuit 14 (Austin); Minnesota South District

p. 318Open →
Ov. 4-32Cmte 4

To Amend Bylaw 6.2.2 (a) to Revise Recognized Service Organization Requirement of 100 Percent Synod Board Membership

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 319Open →
Ov. 4-34Cmte 4

To Direct Offices of National and International Mission to Deny or Revoke Recognized Service Organization Status for Organizations Supporting, Advocating, or Otherwise Promoting LGBTQIA+ Agenda and Lifestyle, and To Amend Bylaws 6.2.3–4

Submitted by: Mid-South District

p. 320Open →
Ov. 4-35Cmte 4

To Request Action and Closer Examination of Recognized Service Organization Status regarding Matters of Human Sexuality, and To Amend Bylaws 6.2.3–4

Submitted by: South Wisconsin District

p. 321Open →
Ov. 4-36Cmte 4

To Offer Care and Support for Families Affected by Homosexuality, Transgenderism, and Sexual Libertinism

Submitted by: Missouri District

p. 322Open →
Ov. 4-37Cmte 4

To Continue to Oppose Practice of Couples Living Together outside Marriage and To Support Pastors and Congregations Who Lovingly Call to Repentance, Give Absolution, and Help to Live in Harmony with God’s Word

Submitted by: Circuit 5 (Mitchell); South Dakota District

p. 323Open →
Ov. 4-39Cmte 4

To Use Title Chaplain within the Synod Exclusively for Ordained Clergy

Submitted by: South Wisconsin District

p. 324Open →
Ov. 4-40Cmte 4

To Encourage Use of Chalice

Submitted by: North Dakota District

p. 324Open →
Ov. 4-41Cmte 4

To Celebrate Progress and to Encourage Increasing Faithfulness in Offering Every Sunday Communion

Submitted by: Minnesota South District

p. 325Open →
Ov. 4-42Cmte 4

To Encourage Unequivocal Affirmation of First Communion Prior to Confirmation as God- Pleasing Practice and To Encourage Congregations to Commune Visiting Communicant Children

Submitted by: English District

p. 325Open →
Ov. 4-43Cmte 4

To Call All in Synod to Love, Peace, and Brotherly Care

Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault), Minnesota; South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District

p. 326Open →
Ov. 4-44Cmte 4

To Exhort Members to Earnestly and Regularly Pray for and Pursue Synodical Unity, and To Appoint a Task Force

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 326Open →
Ov. 4-45Cmte 4

To Address Persecution in the Church

Submitted by: SELC District

p. 327Open →
Ov. 4-47Cmte 4

To Encourage Raising Up Public Servants

Submitted by: Texas District

p. 327Open →
Ov. 4-49Cmte 4

To Provide Direction concerning Disputes Appearing on Social Media

Submitted by: Circuit 7 (Washington, East); Southeastern District

p. 328Open →
Ov. 4-50Cmte 4

To Encourage Production of Sunday School Material for Very Small Congregations

Submitted by: Montana District

p. 328Open →
Ov. 4-51Cmte 4

To Address Uses of Artificial Intelligence

Submitted by: Eastern District; Board of Directors, Eastern District

p. 329Open →
Ov. 4-52Cmte 4

To Reject Use of Sermons Created by Artificial Intelligence

Submitted by: Montana District

p. 330Open →
Ov. 4-53Cmte 4

To Acknowledge the Witness of Charlie Kirk and Establish September 10 as Day of Prayer for Faithful Witnesses in Our Time

Submitted by: Circuit 12 (Western Michigan); English District

p. 330Open →
Ov. 4-54Cmte 4

To Recognize Charles James Kirk as Christian Martyr

Submitted by: 18 (Montevideo), Minnesota North District; Circuit 8 (Hastings),; Nebraska District; Circuit 8 (Mount Pleasant), Iowa East District

p. 331Open →
Ov. 4-55Cmte 4

To Commend Confession That Charles James Kirk Died a Christian Martyr

Submitted by: Pastors’ Conference Wyoming District

p. 331Open →
Ov. 5-06Cmte 5

To Address Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya Membership in Lutheran World Federation

Submitted by: North Dakota District

p. 339Open →
Ov. 5-09Cmte 5

To Reconsider Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with The American Association of Lutheran Churches

Submitted by: Circuit 13 (Indiana); English District

p. 341Open →
Ov. 5-10Cmte 5

To Encourage and Promote Biblical Teaching of Creation

Submitted by: South Wisconsin District

p. 342Open →
Ov. 5-13Cmte 5

To Request Comprehensive Review When Call Is Terminated or Self-Terminated

Submitted by: English District

p. 344Open →
Ov. 5-14Cmte 5

To Study How to Amend Practice of Issuing “Divine Calls” to Positions Not in Direct Service of Proclamation of Gospel and Administration of Sacraments

Submitted by: Montana District

p. 344Open →
Ov. 5-15Cmte 5

To Encourage and Promote Sound Teaching on Eschatology or Last Things

Submitted by: Circuit 25 (Kenosha), South Wisconsin District; Circuit 26; (Racine), South Wisconsin District

p. 345Open →
Ov. 5-16Cmte 5

To Reaffirm and Encourage Teaching and Practice of Closed Communion

Submitted by: Minnesota North District

p. 345Open →
Ov. 5-18Cmte 5

To Request Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Produce Study Document to Further Understanding and Conversations on Pastoral Exceptions to Closed Communion

Submitted by: Circuit 13 (Indiana); English District

p. 347Open →
Ov. 5-19Cmte 5

To Reaffirm Sanctity of Human Life in Regard to Practice of In Vitro Fertilization

Submitted by: Ohio District

p. 347Open →
Ov. 5-21Cmte 5

To Address the Practice of In Vitro Fertilization

Submitted by: Wyoming District

p. 348Open →
Ov. 5-23Cmte 5

To Rescind 1981 Resolution 8-05 and Request Commission on Theology and Church Relations Report on Human Organ Donation and Transplantation

Submitted by: Circuit 9 (Decatur); Indiana District

p. 350Open →
Ov. 5-24Cmte 5

To Urge Church of Christ to Stay and Do Her Duty

Submitted by: Wyoming District

p. 350Open →
Ov. 5-25Cmte 5

To Publicly Acknowledge Theological and Ecclesial Errors in Church’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Submitted by: Circuit 9 (Nashville); Mid-South District

p. 351Open →
Ov. 5-27Cmte 5

To Condemn Use of Women as Lectors

Submitted by: North Dakota District

p. 352Open →
Ov. 5-30Cmte 5

To Reaffirm Doctrine of Men Serving in Office of Holy Ministry

Submitted by: Minnesota North District

p. 354Open →
Ov. 5-31Cmte 5

To Reconsider Issue of Woman Suffrage in the Church

Submitted by: Circuit 8 (Horicon); South Wisconsin District

p. 355Open →
Ov. 5-34Cmte 5

To Direct that the Synod and Its Commission on Theology and Church Relations Study and Reexamine Woman Suffrage in Light of Synod’s Historic Practice and Holy Scripture, so as to Address and Resolve Confusion and Disunity

Submitted by: Circuit 5 (Mitchell); South Dakota District

p. 356Open →
Ov. 5-38Cmte 5

To Declare Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership to be Heterodox Tract and Mission Society

Submitted by: Circuit 24 (Sedalia); Missouri District

p. 359Open →
Ov. 5-40Cmte 5

To Address Release and Use of Luther’s Large Catechism with Annotations and Contemporary Applications

Submitted by: North Dakota District

p. 360Open →
Ov. 5-43Cmte 5

To Refer Some Assignments from Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Seminaries

Submitted by: Circuit 13 (SW 3); Ohio District

p. 362Open →
Ov. 5-44Cmte 5

To Give Thanks to God for 1700th Anniversary of First Council of Nicaea

Submitted by: Atlantic District

p. 362Open →
Ov. 6-08Cmte 6

To Require Theological Competency Standards for Eligibility to Exercise Ecclesiastical Oversight De Iure Humano

Submitted by: Pastors’ Conference (Oregon) Northwest District

p. 365Open →
Ov. 6-12Cmte 6

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

p. 369Open →
Ov. 6-13Cmte 6

To Encourage Transparency and Clarity in Pastoral Colloquy Process

Submitted by: Circuit 9; Texas District

p. 369Open →
Ov. 6-15Cmte 6

To Reaffirm the Synod’s Routes to Ministry

Submitted by: Circuit 3; Southern Illinois District

p. 370Open →
Ov. 6-16Cmte 6

To Affirm Exclusive Use of Synod Seminaries to Prepare Men for Office of Holy Ministry

Submitted by: Emmaus, Fort Wayne, IN; Good Shepherd, Pleasant Prairie, WI; Pastors’ Conference, South Wisconsin District; Pastors’ Conference, Wyoming District

p. 371Open →
Ov. 6-17Cmte 6

To Affirm Exclusive Use of Synod Seminaries to Prepare Men for Office of Holy Ministry

Submitted by: Pastors’ Conference Mid-South District

p. 372Open →
Ov. 6-21Cmte 6

To Strengthen Pastoral Formation in the Synod

Submitted by: Circuit 7 (Fort Wayne South); Indiana District

p. 376Open →
Ov. 6-23Cmte 6

To Affirm That Pastoral Formation in the Synod Is Done by Synod-Approved Seminaries

Submitted by: Missouri District

p. 377Open →
Ov. 6-24Cmte 6

To Affirm Exclusive Use of Synod Seminaries to Prepare Men for Office of Holy Ministry

Submitted by: Pastors’ Conference Indiana District

p. 378Open →
Ov. 6-27Cmte 6

To Encourage Brotherly Speech about All Approved Pastoral Formation Routes and To Review Specific Ministry Pastor Pathways

Submitted by: Circuit 9; Texas District

p. 380Open →
Ov. 6-29Cmte 6

To Encourage Synod Seminaries to Develop Online Master of Divinity Program

Submitted by: Circuit 29; Texas District

p. 381Open →
Ov. 6-31Cmte 6

To Encourage Pilot Non-Residential Master of Divinity with Synod Seminaries

Submitted by: Circuit 16 (Faribault); Minnesota South District

p. 382Open →
Ov. 6-35Cmte 6

To Ensure Pastoral Ministry in the Synod during Times of Shortage

Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District

p. 387Open →
Ov. 6-36Cmte 6

To Expand and Strengthen Distance Learning Routes to Ordination

Submitted by: Southeastern District

p. 387Open →
Ov. 6-38Cmte 6

To Give Thanks to God for Many Existing Routes to Office of Holy Ministry

Submitted by: Atlantic District

p. 388Open →
Ov. 6-39Cmte 6

To Celebrate and Encourage Variety of Routes to Pastoral Formation in the Synod

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 388Open →
Ov. 6-40Cmte 6

To Celebrate and Encourage Variety of Routes to Pastoral Formation in the Synod

Submitted by: Northwest District

p. 389Open →
Ov. 6-41Cmte 6

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

p. 390Open →
Ov. 6-42Cmte 6

To Affirm Residential Pastoral Education at Our Seminaries

Submitted by: Iowa East District

p. 390Open →
Ov. 6-45Cmte 6

To Amend Bylaw 2.13.1 to Regularize Non-residential Routes under Specific Ministry Pastor Classification

Submitted by: Mid-South District

p. 391Open →
Ov. 6-46Cmte 6

To Encourage Equal Outcomes in Routes to Pastoral Formation in the Synod

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 392Open →
Ov. 6-50Cmte 6

To Encourage Further Consideration of Requiring Successful Completion of Specific Ministry Pastor Coursework before Ordination and Placement on Ordained Roster

Submitted by: Mid-South District

p. 395Open →
Ov. 6-60Cmte 6

To Broaden and Reopen Specific Ministry Pastor Program for Wider Pastoral Formation and Service

Submitted by: Circuit 16 (Faribault); Minnesota South District

p. 400Open →
Ov. 6-62Cmte 6

To Reduce Restrictions on Specific Ministry Pastors

Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District

p. 402Open →
Ov. 6-63Cmte 6

To Implore Council of Presidents to Fulfill 2019 Resolution 6-03A re Supervision of Specific Ministry Pastors

Submitted by: SELC District

p. 403Open →
Ov. 6-65Cmte 6

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

p. 404Open →
Ov. 6-68Cmte 6

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

p. 406Open →
Ov. 6-69Cmte 6

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

p. 406Open →
Ov. 6-72Cmte 6

To Study the Feasibility of Intentional Seminary Professor Turnover and Parish Sabbatical

Submitted by: Circuit 14 (Austin); Minnesota South District

p. 408Open →
Ov. 6-75Cmte 6

To Encourage the Council of Presidents to Prioritize Assignment of Seminary Candidates to Sole Vacancies over Associate Positions

Submitted by: North Dakota District

p. 409Open →
Ov. 6-76Cmte 6

To Participate in Building Culture of Church Work Formation and Recruitment

Submitted by: Mid-South District

p. 409Open →
Ov. 6-77Cmte 6

To Encourage Recruitment of Commissioned Workers

Submitted by: Texas District

p. 410Open →
Ov. 6-78Cmte 6

To Encourage Young People to Enter Church Worker Vocations

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 411Open →
Ov. 6-79Cmte 6

To Support Bi- and Co-vocational Pastors and Their Congregations

Submitted by: Southeastern District

p. 411Open →
Ov. 6-80Cmte 6

To Encourage Secular Vocational Training for Current and Potential Ordained and Commissioned Ministers

Submitted by: North Dakota District

p. 411Open →
Ov. 6-83Cmte 6

To Encourage Ministry Sabbaticals for Church Workers

Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District

p. 413Open →
Ov. 6-85Cmte 6

To Standardize Vacancy Pastor Remuneration Guidelines

Submitted by: Circuit 13 (Rock Island); Central Illinois District

p. 413Open →
Ov. 6-86Cmte 6

To Celebrate and Encourage Lay Service

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 414Open →
Ov. 6-87Cmte 6

To Celebrate and Encourage Lay Service

Submitted by: Southeastern District

p. 414Open →
Ov. 6-88Cmte 6

To Affirm That Functions of Pastoral Office Belong to That Office

Submitted by: Circuit 14 (Austin); Minnesota South District

p. 415Open →
Ov. 7-04Cmte 7

To Define and Affirm Lutheran Identity

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 422Open →
Ov. 7-05Cmte 7

To Define and Affirm Lutheran Identity

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 422Open →
Ov. 7-07Cmte 7

To Pause and Correct Deficiencies in Lutheran Identity and Mission Outcomes Standards

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 424Open →
Ov. 7-08Cmte 7

To Encourage Congregations to Include in Annual Mission Budgets Support for Regional University of Concordia University System

Submitted by: English District

p. 424Open →
Ov. 7-11Cmte 7

To Strengthen Our Process for Supporting Our Concordias

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 426Open →
Ov. 7-14Cmte 7

To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District; Circuit 1, Northern Illinois District

p. 428Open →
Ov. 7-15Cmte 7

To Clarify Prior Approval Process and Provide Appropriate Transparency

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 428Open →
Ov. 7-16Cmte 7

To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process

Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District

p. 429Open →
Ov. 7-17Cmte 7

To Amend Bylaws to Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process

Submitted by: Southeastern District

p. 429Open →
Ov. 7-19Cmte 7

To Review and Clarify Prior Approval

Submitted by: Missouri District

p. 431Open →
Ov. 7-20Cmte 7

To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process for Theological Faculty and Presidential Candidates for Concordia University System

Submitted by: Minnesota South District

p. 431Open →
Ov. 7-21Cmte 7

To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process

Submitted by: Northwest District

p. 432Open →
Ov. 7-22Cmte 7

To Clarify Prior Approval Process for Theological Faculties and Concordia University Presidents and Selection Process for Seminary Presidents

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 433Open →
Ov. 7-23Cmte 7

To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process Rationale

Submitted by: California-Nevada-Hawaii District

p. 433Open →
Ov. 7-24Cmte 7

To Encourage Greater Transparency in Prior Approval Process

Submitted by: Atlantic District

p. 433Open →
Ov. 7-25Cmte 7

To Appeal for Recognized Ecclesiastical Relationship with Luther Classical College

Submitted by: Wyoming District

p. 434Open →
Ov. 7-26Cmte 7

To Give Thanks for Board of Regents of Concordia College—New York

Submitted by: Atlantic District

p. 435Open →
Ov. 7-27Cmte 7

To Give Thanks for Leaders Who Developed Concordia University Wisconsin / Ann Arbor Partnership

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 435Open →
Ov. 7-28Cmte 7

To Conduct a Project Postmortem Examination of Concordia University Ann Arbor

Submitted by: to the Synod and to all district presidents.; Michigan District

p. 435Open →
Ov. 7-29Cmte 7

To Request Transparency from Concordia University Wisconsin—Ann Arbor

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 436Open →
Ov. 8-04Cmte 8

To Amend Bylaws to Ensure Sustainability of Concordia Plan Services by Its Working with Other Church Bodies

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 439Open →
Ov. 8-05Cmte 8

To Stabilize the Cost of Benefits Offered by Concordia Plan Services

Submitted by: South Dakota District

p. 439Open →
Ov. 8-08Cmte 8

To Request Additional Resources using New King James Version

Submitted by: South Wisconsin District

p. 441Open →
Ov. 8-09Cmte 8

To Open Access to Lutheran Confessions

Submitted by: Rocky Mountain District

p. 441Open →
Ov. 8-10Cmte 8

To Open Access to Lutheran Confessions

Submitted by: Minnesota North District

p. 441Open →
Ov. 8-11Cmte 8

To Open Access to Lutheran Confessions

Submitted by: Minnesota South District

p. 442Open →
Ov. 8-14Cmte 8

To Direct Concordia Publishing House to Prioritize Mission and Distribution

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 444Open →
Ov. 8-16Cmte 8

To Encourage Synod Transparency and Unity regarding Concluded Hot Chalk Litigation

Submitted by: Circuit 27 (Livonia); Michigan District

p. 445Open →
Ov. 8-17Cmte 8

To Encourage Transparency and Accountability in Legal Judgments and Settlements

Submitted by: Circuit 27 (Livonia); Michigan District

p. 445Open →
Ov. 8-18Cmte 8

To Direct Board of Directors to Review and Publish Comprehensive Accounting of LCMS Monies Spent on Hot Chalk, Concordia University Texas, and Hong Kong International School Association Limited Litigation

Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault),; Minnesota South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District

p. 446Open →
Ov. 9-18Cmte 9

To Reclaim Beneficial Understanding of Our Synodical Union

Submitted by: Montana District

p. 476Open →
Ov. 9-26Cmte 9

To Develop Overture for Change in Regional Vice-President Selection

Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District

p. 481Open →
Ov. 9-27Cmte 9

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

p. 482Open →
Ov. 9-28Cmte 9

To Amend Bylaw 3.2.4.1 to Limit Terms of Office for President, First Vice-President, Regional Vice-Presidents, and Secretary

Submitted by: Circuit 21 (Oconomowoc); South Wisconsin District

p. 483Open →
Ov. 9-30Cmte 9

To Amend Bylaw 3.2.4 to Establish Term Limits for Synod President and Vice-Presidents

Submitted by: Circuit 18; Texas District

p. 484Open →
Ov. 9-31Cmte 9

To Give Commissioned Ministers the Franchise and To Study Equal Lay and Clergy Representation on Boards and Other Bodies

Submitted by: Circuit 14 (Austin); Minnesota South District

p. 484Open →
Ov. 9-32Cmte 9

To Amend Constitution Article XII 10 a to Provide Option of Appointing Ordained or Commissioned Minister as District Convention Rostered Voting Delegate

Submitted by: Circuit 1; Northern Illinois District

p. 484Open →
Ov. 9-34Cmte 9

To Strengthen Convention Participation of Ministers of Religion—Commissioned

Submitted by: Northwest District

p. 485Open →
Ov. 9-35Cmte 9

To Strengthen Nonvoting Advisory Role of Commissioned Ministers at Synod Conventions

Submitted by: California-Nevada-Hawaii District

p. 486Open →
Ov. 9-37Cmte 9

To Amend Bylaw 3.1.6.2 to Allow Pastoral Circuit Meetings and Teacher Groups to Submit Overtures

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 487Open →
Ov. 9-39Cmte 9

To Bring Resolutions with Strong District Support to Convention Floor

Submitted by: Eastern District; Board of Directors, Eastern District

p. 488Open →
Ov. 9-41Cmte 9

To Provide Clarity about Amendments to Resolutions

Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District

p. 488Open →
Ov. 9-43Cmte 9

To Amend Const. Art. VIII A 1 to Change to Four-Year Convention Cycle

Submitted by: Southeastern District

p. 489Open →
Ov. 9-44Cmte 9

To Amend Bylaw 4.2.2 to Grant Lay Vote to Every Congregation at District Conventions

Submitted by: congregation has its own lay vote at district conventions.; Southeastern District

p. 489Open →
Ov. 9-45Cmte 9

To Permit Majority Voting in Electronic Decisions for Synod Boards and Agencies

Submitted by: Nebraska District

p. 489Open →
Ov. 9-47Cmte 9

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

p. 490Open →
Ov. 9-49Cmte 9

To Clarify Multi point and Multi campus Parish

Submitted by: Nebraska District

p. 494Open →
Ov. 10-01Cmte 10

To Encourage Visitation by Synod and District

Submitted by: Wyoming District

p. 497Open →
Ov. 10-02Cmte 10

To Develop Guidelines for Ecclesiastical Supervision of Internet Accusations

Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District

p. 499Open →
Ov. 10-03Cmte 10

To Address Use of Named or Anonymous Social Media Accounts to Create Strife and Division within the Church

Submitted by: Oklahoma District

p. 501Open →
Ov. 10-11Cmte 10

To Amend Bylaw 4.4.6 (c) to Require Reporting All Complaints to Subjects

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 506Open →
Ov. 10-16Cmte 10

To Provide Scriptural Reforms to Dispute Resolution Process

Submitted by: Circuit 24 (Sedalia); Missouri District

p. 510Open →
Ov. 10-17Cmte 10

To Amend Bylaw 1.10.2 to Render Dispute Resolution Non-Exclusive Remedy

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 510Open →
Ov. 10-18Cmte 10

To Require No One to Participate in the Dispute Resolution Process

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 511Open →
Ov. 10-19Cmte 10

To Allow Parties to Delay Hearing to Await Commission Opinion

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 511Open →
Ov. 10-20Cmte 10

To Amend Bylaw 1.10.18.1 (g) to Allow Parties to Record Proceedings

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 511Open →
Ov. 10-21Cmte 10

To Direct Revisions to Bylaw Section 1.10 Standard Operating Procedures Manual re Witnesses and Evidence

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 512Open →
Ov. 10-22Cmte 10

To Amend Bylaw 1.10.7.4 to Allow Advisors to Represent Parties in Dispute Resolution Process

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 513Open →
Ov. 10-23Cmte 10

To Amend Bylaw 1.10.10.1 to Provide for Reconciler Reviews

Submitted by: position. Vacancies shall be filled by the district board of directors; in the same manner as regular appointments. The district board of; directors may add to the district roster of reconcilers a reconciler; who has moved into the district from another district.; Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 513Open →
Ov. 10-26Cmte 10

To Amend Bylaw 2.13.3.2 to Make Restriction Appeals Public Record and to Allow Further Review

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 514Open →
Ov. 10-28Cmte 10

To Require Completion of Ecclesiastical Investigations and Strengthen Response to Clergy Sexual Misconduct/Abuse

Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault),; Minnesota South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District

p. 515Open →
Ov. 10-31Cmte 10

To Certify Accuracy and Trustworthiness of Call Documents

Submitted by: Circuit 43 (St. Joseph); Michigan District

p. 518Open →
Ov. 10-32Cmte 10

To Allow Pastors to Opt Out of Pre-Call Interviews and/or Contact

Submitted by: Wyoming District

p. 519Open →
Ov. 10-33Cmte 10

To Amend Bylaw 2.10.3 to Allow District Presidents to Share Issues prior to Installation

Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District

p. 519Open →
Ov. 10-34Cmte 10

To More Directly Oversee Service of Ordained Ministers to Congregations to Which They Have No Formal Call

Submitted by: Circuit 14 (Austin); Minnesota South District

p. 520Open →
Ov. 10-35Cmte 10

To Encourage Pastors to Honor Their Own Call

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 520Open →
Ov. 10-36Cmte 10

To Call for Publication of Council of Presidents Manual

Submitted by: Michigan District

p. 520Open →
Ov. 10-37Cmte 10

To Provide Compensation for Circuit Visitors

Submitted by: Minnesota North District

p. 520Open →