LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2026, Page 2

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An advisory delegate attempted to move an amendment that was found to be out of order. Res. 9-13 was adopted
as once amended by voice vote.

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Res. 9-18, “To Amend Bylaw 3.12.2 to Elect the Synod President at Convention” (TB, 2B:297–99), was read and
introduced by the committee.

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It was moved and seconded to substitute Res. 9-15, “To Increase Congregation Participation in Election of Synod
President” (TB, 1:176–77), was read and introduced by the committee. The convention accepted consideration of the
substitute [Yes: 581; No: 323] and proceeded with debate thereon.

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With twenty minutes’ debate elapsed, the chair put to the body the closure of debate on the substitute; this carried
by voice vote. The substitute motion, Res. 9-15, was adopted [Yes: 617; No: 272] and, consequentially, Res. 9-18 was
declined.

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Res. 9-10A, “To Revise the Membership of the Pastoral Formation Committee” (TB, 3:347–48), was read and
introduced by the committee.

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The amendment on TB 5:413 was moved and seconded, to insert, at TB 3:347, l. 44, before the closing parenthesis,
the words “nor a first-term district president” so as to make lines 44–45 read:

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2. The presidents of the seminariesA district president (not serving on a seminary Board of Regents
nor a first-term district president), appointed by the Council of Presidents
It was moved and carried in a voice vote to cease debate on the amendment. The amendment failed on a voice
vote. It was moved and carried in a voice vote to cease debate on the resolution. Res. 9-10A was adopted without
amendment by voice vote.

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Res. 9-17A, “To Respectfully Decline Overtures” (TB, 3:349–50), was read and introduced by the committee.
Without debate, the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

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Committee 5: Theology and Church Relations

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The chair recognized Chairman Brian S. Saunders, president, Iowa East District, to begin the report of his
committee.

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Res. 5-04, “To Address Concerns with Partner Churches” (TB, 1:99–101), was read and introduced by the
committee. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.

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Res. 5-15, “To Call Upon the AALC to Honor the Bonds of Fellowship and Resolve Matters Threatening the Unity
of Doctrine and Practice” (TB, 2B:297), was read and introduced by the committee.

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It was moved to amend at p. 297, l. 25 to insert “reconciliatory” before “dialogue”; this carried by voice vote.

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It was moved and seconded to amend at p. 297, l. 24, to strike “according to LCMS bylaws” and insert instead
“through a mutually accountable process that honors the ecclesiastical judgments and responsibilities of both church
bodies.” It was moved and carried by voice vote to cease debate on the amendment. The amendment failed.

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It was moved and seconded to amend at p. 297, l. 19, to add “to work in good faith” before “to rectify.”

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The orders of the day were reached; Res. 5-15 will be pending carrying the proposed amendment when Committee
5 returns.

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Convention Essay: “Christ’s Resurrection for You”

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[The entire text of the essay by the Rev. Kirk M. Clayton, professor, Concordia University Chicago, as well as the
response by the Rev. C. Bryan Wolfmueller, pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Austin, Texas., will be printed in the
2026 Convention Proceedings.]

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During the essay, the chair was passed to the Rev. David A. Davis, president, Michigan District.

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Committee 7: University Education

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With President Harrison resuming the chair, the chair recognized Chairman Brady L. Finnern, president, Minnesota
North District, to begin the report of his committee. After opening remarks, the committee proceeded with business:

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Res. 7-01, “To Commend the Concordia University System” (TB, 1:126), was read and introduced by the
committee. Without debate, the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
2026 Convention Minutes — Sessions 7 and 8 — Page 3