7.19.2007 LCMS News
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod
July 19, 2007 .................... LCMSNews -- No. 53
Convention news, Thursday, July 19
Actions and happenings from today's final business sessions of the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod are summarized in the media releases below. Simply click on each headline to read the story.
The July 14-19 convention met at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, with the theme "One Message -- Christ! His Love is Here for You!"
ELCA secretary calls for continued Synod, ELCA conversations <http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12254
Convention approves new seminary track for 'specific ministry pastors' <http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12256
President, district presidents authorized to call special convention <http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12258
Delegates request study of lay deacon program
<http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12260
Buegler presents Bible study
<http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12263
2010 convention to return to Houston; funding encouraged for Hispanic Studies <http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12265
Convention OKs bylaw change re: seminary boards of regents <http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12267
Delegates encourage sabbaticals, military ministry <http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12269
Delegates adopt proposals on structure, governance <http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12271
Delegates OK 'terminology,' doctrinal-review changes to Bylaws <http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12273
Convention takes action re: partner churches, priesthood of believers, campus ministry, mission development, LHM <http://www.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=12275
Additional information is available on the LCMS Convention <http://www.lcms.org/pages/default.asp?NavID=8410> and Reporter <http://www.lcms.org/pages/reporter.asp?NavID=2155> Web sites.
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