# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2026_S2
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

1
2

Res. 3-04A, “To Encourage Use of Counseling and Telehealth Services for Care and Retention of Church Workers”
(TB, 2B:282), was read and introduced by the committee.

3
4
5

It was moved and seconded to amend to replace “telehealth” with “mental health.” After comment from the
committee, the chair ruled this out of order as containing no coherent proposition. Thereafter closure of debate was
moved and carried on a voice vote. The resolution was adopted without amendment by voice vote.

6
7
8

Res. 3-06A, “To Encourage Synod to Respond to the Growing Addiction Crisis” (TB, 2B:283–84), was read and
introduced by the committee. Closure of debate was moved and carried on a voice vote. The resolution was adopted
by a voice vote. The convention prayed for those suffering from substance abuse and addiction.

9

Committee 1: National Witness

10
11

The chair recognized Chairman Eric C. Johnson, president, Southern District, to continue the report of his
committee.

12
13
14

Res. 1-10, “To Confront Increased Idolatry of Our Culture with Clear Confession of Love of Christ and Lutheran
Resources in Christian Apologetics” (TB, 1:64–65), was read and introduced by the committee. Closure of debate was
moved and carried. The resolution was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.

15
16

Res. 1-06A, “To Support Lutheran Congregations and Schools in Urban Contexts” (TB, 2B:271–72), was read and
introduced by the committee. Closure of debate was moved and carried. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.

17
18

Res. 1-11A, “To Confess God’s Design for the Family” (TB, 2B:275), was read and introduced by the committee.
Closure of debate was moved and carried. The resolution was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.

19
20

The Secretary and President introduced with appreciation their staffs; the President thanked Lynne Marvin,
parliamentarian Al Gage, and the Secretary and the convention expressed its appreciation for their work.

21
22

The resolution at TB 6:435–36, “To Address Modern Day Martyrdom,” was brought back up, the movant being
allowed to speak for the resolution.

23

It was moved and seconded to amend at p. 435, ll. 30–32, to remove the fifth whereas.

24
25
26

With the orders called, the chair put to the body whether the proposed new schedule was adopted; the body agreed
in a voice vote that it had been. The amendment was put to the body and failed [Yes: 314, No: 444]. The resolution
was thereupon adopted without amendment [Yes: 607; No: 161].

27
28

An inquiry was raised as to another delegate that had wished to present a resolution. It was put to the body whether
to extend the orders of the day; this failed of the required two-thirds vote [Yes: 441; No: 311].

29
30
31

The convention sang the doxology.
Itinerarium
Chaplain Sean Daenzer led the convention in the Itinerarium.

32

Adjournment

33
34

President Harrison declared the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adjourned sine
die in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, to which the delegation responded, “Amen.”

35

John W. Sias, Secretary

2026 Convention Minutes (proposed) — Session 9 — Page 2