The 68th Regular Convention

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LCMS National Convention   •   July 29–Aug. 3, 2023   •   Milwaukee



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 July 30

Vice-presidential elections

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  • The elections for the first vice-president and the five regional vice-presidents of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod were held on Sunday, July 30, during the first day of the 2023 LCMS Convention.

    The Rev. Peter K. Lange was re-elected first vice-president.

    Convention delegates also elected the five regional vice-presidents:

    Central Region — Rev. Benjamin T. Ball of Worden, Ill.

    East-Southeast Region — Rev. Christopher S. Esget of Alexandria, Va.

    Great Lakes Region — Rev. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr. of St. Francis, Wis.

    Great Plains Region — Rev. Nabil S. Nour of Sioux Falls, S.D.

    West-Southwest Region — Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray of Houston

    Afterward, an additional election was held for delegates to determine the order of the regional vice-presidents.

    Second Vice-President — Rev. Benjamin T. Ball of Worden, Ill.

    Third Vice-President — Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray of Houston

    Fourth Vice-President — Rev. Nabil S. Nour of Sioux Falls, S.D.

    Fifth Vice-President — Rev. Christopher S. Esget of Alexandria, Va.

    Sixth Vice-President — Rev. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr. of St. Francis, Wis.

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 July 29

Watch Opening Divine Service

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  • The opening Divine Service with Holy Communion for the 2023 LCMS Convention was on Saturday night at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee.

    The service was livestreamed, and it is available to watch on demand.

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 June 21

Presidential election: Harrison re-elected LCMS president

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  • The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, having received 52.32% of the votes cast, is the president-elect of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) for a fifth term of office, which runs from 2023 to 2026.

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 June 20

Today’s Business — Proposed Resolutions 2023

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  • The first issue of Today’s Business includes proposed resolutions, a tentative schedule, official announcements and additional information pertaining to the 2023 LCMS convention.

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 May 16

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • In preparation for the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which will be held July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, the LCMS has provided answers to Frequently Answered Questions

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 May 10

Tentative Schedule, Workbook, and Candidate Bios & Statements


 April 11

Dates and information for 2023 Convention

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  • We are excited to announce information regarding the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which will be held July 29– Aug. 3, 2023, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

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    Key dates

    • Floor Committee Weekend: June 9–June 12, 2023, St. Louis
    • Convention Dates: July 29–Aug. 3, 2023
    • Pre-Convention Floor Committee Meetings: July 28 (Friday) afternoon
    • Floor Comm. Open Hearings: July 29 (Saturday) 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
    • Delegate Orientation: July 29 (Saturday) 1:30 p.m.
    • Opening Worship: July 29 (Saturday) 7 p.m.
    • Convention Close: Aug. 3 (Thursday) 12 p.m.
    • Installation of New Officers: Sept. 16, St. Louis


    Elections

    The presidential election will take place June 17 to July 11, 2023, and results will be announced by July 15.

    Elections for LCMS First Vice-President and the regional vice-presidents will take place during the Synod's 68th Regular Convention, which will be held July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee.

     


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