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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 2026, Page 306

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LIFE TOGETHER

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WHEREAS, The Synod has historically emphasized taking the
Gospel to all nations and continues to support Gospel ministry and
theological education around the world; and
WHEREAS, We proclaim the clear and compelling Gospel for all
people, without distinction; and
WHEREAS, There is a great need for a clear and unified ministry
emphasis for the upcoming triennium; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod return boldly and faithfully to its roots
of proclaiming the Gospel clearly, confidently, and joyfully in all
its purity without confusing it with any works of men; and be it
further
Resolved, That members of the Synod actively work to celebrate
our unity in Christ within our fellowship, expressed in sacrificial
love, in bearing with one another, and in seeking the good of the
whole body of Christ; such love being evident in circuit forums,
circuit meetings, conferences, and other places where we walk
together; and be it further
Resolved, That the Synod emphasize, throughout the next
triennium, multicultural ministry within the United States; that we
celebrate and support local congregations engaged in “all nations”
ministry among us; and that we increase support for the Ethnic
Immigrant Institute of Theology, Center for Hispanic Studies,
Cross-Cultural Ministry Center and Mission Training Center—and
for the equipping of evangelists (all of us) for the clear proclamation
of the Gospel in our communities; and be it finally
Resolved, That the Synod focus its work on: (1) the clear
proclamation of the Gospel; (2) walking together in love and trust;
and (3) supporting ethnic and multicultural ministry within the
United States.
Pacific Southwest District
Ov. 4-07

To Offer Triennial Mission
and Ministry Emphases
WHEREAS, Bylaw 4.2.1 (d) requires that “the district convention
shall, through delegate vote, forward to the national convention a
list of two or three triennial mission and ministry emphases for
consideration by the national convention”; and
WHEREAS, The Nebraska District’s vision statement declares that
we are “God’s forgiven family walking and working together in
God’s mission of making mature disciples of Jesus Christ”; and
WHEREAS, The district’s mission statement asserts that we “serve
God’s family, encouraging them to be fully engaged in living and
sharing the Good News of Jesus”; and
WHEREAS, The district has identified the following strategic
priorities: to cultivate faith and a discipleship culture, to connect
people for service and outreach, and to care for the family of God;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the district in convention memorialize the Synod
to consider a mission and ministry emphasis on the relational health
of ordained, commissioned, and non-rostered workers; and be it
further
Resolved, That the district in convention memorialize the Synod
to consider a mission and ministry emphasis on fostering healthier
congregations and ministries; and be it finally
Resolved, That the district in convention memorialize the Synod
to consider a mission and ministry emphasis on fostering healthier
2026 Convention Workbook

districts and the Synod through caring for district and Synod
leadership, fostering unity, and providing opportunities for
discipleship.
Nebraska District
Ov. 4-08

To More Narrowly Focus
the Synod’s Mission Priorities
WHEREAS, The Handbook states that district conventions shall
forward to the national convention a list of two or three triennial
mission and ministry emphases (Bylaw 4.2.1 [d]); and
WHEREAS, The Board for National Mission (BNM) and the
Board for International Mission (BIM) asked districts to provide
feedback on the Synod’s mission priorities (2023 Res. 4-03); and
WHEREAS, The Synod’s current seven mission priorities are to:
• plant, sustain, and revitalize Lutheran congregations;
• support and expand theological education;
• perform human care in close proximity to Word and
Sacrament ministries;
• collaborate with the Synod’s members and partners to
enhance mission effectiveness;
• promote and nurture the spiritual, emotional, financial, and
physical well-being of pastors and professional church
workers;
• enhance early childhood education, elementary and
secondary education, and youth ministry; and
• strengthen and support the Lutheran family in living out
God’s design;
and
WHEREAS, Ohio District leaders have discussed the Synod’s
current seven mission priorities with BNM and BIM
representatives; and
WHEREAS, District President Kevin Wilson has received
feedback on the Synod’s seven mission priorities from both circuit
meetings and congregational visitations; and
WHEREAS, The consensus of these meetings is that the Synod’s
current mission priorities, while important, are so broad that almost
anything done by a district fits the mission priorities; therefore be it
Resolved, That Synod more narrowly focus its mission emphasis;
and be it further
Resolved, That the Synod include in its mission priorities for the
next triennium the following:
• strengthen congregations and schools of the Synod by
building on their biblical and confessional foundation;
• equip laity and church workers to more intentionally and
joyfully live out their vocations; and
• increase Gospel outreach throughout the Synod, especially
through new congregations, schools, and recognized service
organizations;
Ohio District