LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2026, Page 4

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Res. 4-08A, “To Direct the Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Examine Current Political and
Social Issues” (TB, 2B:291), was read and introduced by the committee with the insertion of “as is deemed
appropriate” after “new documents” in l. 35.

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It was moved to amend by adding after line 25 a new whereas: “Whereas, A CTCR minority opinion regarding
racism was published in 1994; and” and to add a final resolve, “That such examination include the 1994 document
‘Racism and the Church: A Dissenting Opinion.’” It was noted that this document as well as the majority opinion and
an executive committee response are included in the 1995 Workbook. It was moved and seconded to close debate on
the amendment and the resolution; this [Yes: 791; No: 93]. The amendment failed [Yes: 419; No: 473]. The resolution
was adopted [Yes: 811; No: 90].

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Res. 4-09, “To Address Uses of Artificial Intelligence” (TB, 1:92–93), was read and introduced by the committee.

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It was moved to amend the second whereas at line 39, to replace “create” with “generate.” Without objection, this
was accepted.

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The resolution was adopted [Yes: 864; No: 34].

Session 4
Monday p.m., July 20, 2026

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Midday Prayer

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The Rev. Dr. Terrence Chan, chairman, Board for International Mission, preached on Romans 5:8–17 in the order
of Midday Prayer, with Chaplain Daenzer serving as liturgist and Mariachi San Pablo of Ysleta Lutheran Mission
Human Care providing accompaniment and special music.

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

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Minutes

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With the indulgence of the body, after an explanatory video, President Harrison updated the body on the National
Offering, “Tell the Next Generation.” With $60,750.11 received at the opening service and matching from a generous
$500,000 Bolick seed grant, the total received to date stands at $742,522.11.

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President Harrison, having called the convention back to order, introduced the review of the minutes from Sunday’s
morning and afternoon sessions, as prepared by the Secretary and distributed along with Today’s Business. The
minutes were accepted as presented.

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Committee 12: Convention Nominations – Presentation of Report and Floor Nominations
for Other Boards and Commissions

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The chair called on the Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy, chairman of the Committee for Convention Nominations, to
present the slate for the remaining positions to be elected and to prepare the delegates to present floor nominations for
such according to the procedure of Standing Rule 26. Hardy noted the printed report of his committee in the
Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees and updates thereto regarding the restored Commission on
Worship (TB, 2B:304–5). Hardy presented the up-to-date slate in Today’s Business, 3:359–67, reiterated the
instructions for submission of floor nominations, and reminded delegates to review Tuesday’s Today’s Business for
information on such floor nominees as may issue. The chair declared floor nominations in order for all boards and
commissions other than the Board of Directors.

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It was moved to add Doss Tychicus, West Covina, Calif., PSW District, to the slate for Board for International
Mission, West-Southwest Region, layperson. The floor nomination carried by voice vote.

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It was moved to add David P. Ramirez, Union Grove, Wis., SW District, to the slate for the board of regents,
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., ordained. The floor nomination was, after a call for division,
carried [Yes: 699; No: 134].

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It was moved to add Thomas J. Winterstein, Frankenmuth, Mich., MI District, to the slate for the Commission on
Worship, director of parish music or parish teacher. He is not in the pool, so the motion was at first out of order. The
chair then put the question on opening the pool before the assembly for Commission on Worship. This carried [Yes:
563; No: 284]. Thereupon the addition carried [Yes: 610; No; 227].

2026 Convention Minutes — Sessions 3 and 4 — Page 5