# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2026_S3
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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Res. 7-02A, “To Amend Bylaw 3.10.6.2.2” (TB, 3:334–35), was read and introduced by the committee. Without
debate, the resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.

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Res. 7-03A, “To Amend Bylaw 3.6.6.1” (TB, 3:335–36), was read and introduced by the committee. Without
debate, the resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.

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Res. 7-04, “To Clarify Prior Approval Protocols for University Theological Faculties” (TB, 1:128–29), was read
and introduced by the committee. Without debate, the resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.

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Res. 7-05, “To Clarify Prior Approval Protocols for University Presidential Candidates” (TB, 1:129), was read and
introduced by the committee. Without debate, the resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.

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Res. 7-06A, “To Encourage University Worship Practices That Form Students to be Faithful to Scriptures and
Lutheran Confessions” (TB, 3:336–37), was read and introduced by the committee.

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It was moved and seconded to amend, on p. 337, l. 26, to strike “should” and replace with “must.” It was moved
and carried to cease debate. The amendment was adopted by a voice vote.

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It was moved to amend on p. 337, l. 26, to append “but also to develop an appreciation of a variety of practices
and customs which are in harmony with our common confession of faith.” After clarification, the delegate withdrew
his amendment.

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It was moved and carried on a voice vote to cease debate. The resolution was adopted [Yes: 806; No: 83].
Res. 7-07A, “To Clarify Lutheran Identity in Connection with the Concordia Universities” (TB, 3:337–38), was
read and introduced by the committee.
The orders of the day were called as the Lutheran Hour Ministries video, omitted earlier, was played.

Session 8
Wednesday p.m., July 22, 2026

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Commemoration of the Faithful Departed

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The Rev. Dr. Michael E. Gibson, president, Pacific Southwest District, preached on Romans 6:3–11 in the
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed; Chaplain Daenzer served as liturgist and Kantor Matthew Machemer as
organist; a choir provided special music.

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[The entire text of President Gibson’s sermon will be printed in the 2026 Convention Proceedings.]

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Minutes

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With the Rev. Dr. Michael T. Von Behren, president, Northwest District, taking the chair, the minutes of Tuesday’s
Sessions 5 and 6 were presented and approved by consent.

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Committee 11: Registration, Credentials, and Elections – Balloting for Other Boards and Commissions

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The chair called Committee 11 Chairman James Maxwell to the podium to continue with elections for the Synod’s
boards and commissions:

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Board of Regents, Seward (Lay, elect 2, 3-year term)
Position 2 of 2:

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Dan Buman (NEB)
Bruce D. Schultz (KS)
Douglas Tewes (NEB)
Stan Ullerich (IW)

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Jeffrey P. Cloeter (MO)
Adam T. Filipek (ND)
Donald J. Fondow (MNN)

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(declared elected)

Board of Regents, St. Paul (Ordained, 3-year term)
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(declared elected)

2026 Convention Minutes — Sessions 7 and 8 — Page 4