The President, vice-presidents, and district presidents of the Synod comprise the 42-member Council of Presidents, which meets four times each year to provide opportunity for mutual counsel regarding the doctrine and administration of the Synod and to edify and support one another in the work that they share, those responsibilities found throughout the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.
The LCMS Board of Directors serves the church as the legal representative of the Synod and the custodian of all of the property of the Synod.
The Commission on Handbook meets at least four times a year, and it meets more often as necessary to carry out its responsibilities. The commission will next meet June 5-7, 2015, St. Louis, Mo.
The Commission on Constitutional Matters meets four or more times a year and as needed to carry out its responsibilities.
The President, vice-presidents, and district presidents of the Synod comprise the 42-member Council of Presidents, which meets four times each year to provide opportunity for mutual counsel regarding the doctrine and administration of the Synod and to edify and support one another in the work that they share, those responsibilities found throughout the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.
The LCMS Board of Directors serves the church as the legal representative of the Synod and the custodian of all of the property of the Synod.
The President, vice-presidents, and district presidents of the Synod comprise the 42-member Council of Presidents, which meets four times each year to provide opportunity for mutual counsel regarding the doctrine and administration of the Synod and to edify and support one another in the work that they share, those responsibilities found throughout the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.
The Commission on Handbook is scheduled to meet Sept. 25-27, 2015, in St. Louis. The COH meets at least four times a year, and it meets more often as necessary to carry out its responsibilities.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Council of Presidents is scheduled to meet Nov. 16-19, 2015, in Atlanta.
The LCMS Board of Directors serves the church as the legal representative of the Synod and the custodian of all of the property of the Synod.
The Commission on Handbook is scheduled to meet Nov. 20-21, 2015, in Atlanta in conjunction with the Lutheran Church Extension Fund Fall Gathering. The COH meets at least four times a year, and it meets more often as necessary to carry out its responsibilities.
The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) provides study documents, opinions and statements on theological issues as well as guidance and leadership in the areas of theology and church relations. The commission also provides information, resources and evaluations concerning religious organizations and movements.