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Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOmnibus Resolution · Today's Business, 1st Edition

Omnibus Resolution B — Issues Addressed by Previous Convention(s)

Overtures grouped
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Today’s Business page
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Floor handling
Majority vote removes an overture for individual action

WHEREAS, A number of issues have been presented through overtures to which the Synod, in convention, has previously spoken; and

WHEREAS, After careful consideration of these matters, there appears to be insufficient rationale to change or alter the stated position of the Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That petitioners offering the following overtures be referred to previous convention action as indicated.

Overtures under Omnibus B

  • Ov. 1-11To Inspire Training for Witness2023 Res. 1-01A
  • Ov. 1-26To Strengthen Christ-Centered Homes through Family Disciple ship Work2019 Res. 12-07B
  • Ov. 4-37To 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 Word2023 Res. 5-11
  • Ov. 5-10To Encourage and Promote Biblical Teaching of Creation1932 Report of Committee 20, adopted (“A Brief Statement of the Doctrinal Position of the Missouri Synod”); 1967 Res. 2-31; 1973 Res. 3-01 (“A Statement of Scriptural and Confessional Principles”); 2004 Res. 2-08A; 2019 Res. 5-09A
  • Ov. 7-08To Encourage Congregations to Include in Annual Mission Budgets Support for Regional University of Concordia University System2023 Res.7-06B
  • Ov. 7-25To Appeal for Recognized Ecclesiastical Relationship with Luther Classical College2023 Res. 7-04B
  • Ov. 9-34To Strengthen Convention Participation of Ministers of Religion—CommissionedBylaws 3.1.5, 3.1.3.1; 2023 Res. 9-08A
  • Ov. 9-35To Strengthen Nonvoting Advisory Role of Commissioned Ministers at Synod ConventionsBylaws 3.1.5, 3.1.3.1; 2023 Res. 9-08A
  • Ov. 9-42To Change to Four-Year Convention CycleDeclination of 2023 Res. 9-09A
  • Ov. 9-43To Amend Const. Art. VIII A 1 to Change to Four-Year Convention CycleDeclination of 2023 Res. 9-09A
  • Ov. 9-50To Adopt Dual Title of Bishop and President for District Presidents1981 Res. 3-19
  • Ov. 9-51To Authorize Title Bishop for Synod President and District Presidents1981 Res. 3-19
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