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The 60th Convention of the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Ascension Services with Installation of Elected Officers

The LCMS Northern Illinois District held two nearly identical Ascension Services with Installation of officers elected at The 60th Convention Of The Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on May 22, 2022 at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, Illinois and at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park, Illinois.

These Spirit-filled gatherings included performing the Rite of Installation for the District President Rev. Dr. Allan Buss by Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

The 60th Convention of the LCMS Northern Illinois District has concluded. We go forward with the Word of Christ!

Thank you to all of the delegates, speakers, devotion leaders, workers, committee members, exhibitors, our hosts Concordia University Chicago, and many, many volunteers whose partnerships in ministry are appreciated.

A function of the convention was the election of the president, vice-president, board of directors, and nomination committees among other roles. The delegates re-elected were Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss (second term) as president, along with the Presidium, Rev. Steven Anderson, Rev. Michael Brown, Rev. Cory Estby, and Rev. Caleb Schauer. Rev. Dr. James Kellerman was re-elected as District secretary.

Convention Proceedings

Ballot Results

Resolutions Adopted

Update 9/19/2023: The Task Force is in the processing of finalizing and editing the report for Resolution 3-03A TO STUDY THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS DISTRICT’S MINISTRY WITH MULTIETHNIC COMMUNITIES AND GROW IN OUR UNDERSTANDING THAT ACTIONS OF RACIAL RECONCILIATION CLEARLY AFFIRM BIBLICAL TRUTH.

Circuit Visitors

Recordings of the live stream are available on our YouTube channel.

Convention Offering

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Convention Video Capsule

Today’s Business: March 4, 2022

Today’s Business March 4, 2022

Additions and/or Corrections for Workbook Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 (Please replace/add the pages in the Workbook/Today Business January 16, 2022 with the pages enclosed.)

Workbook Section # 2 Worship – 3/4/2022 (Replace)
Workbook Section # 3 Elections – 3/4/2022 (Replace)
Workbook Section # 4 Nominations – 3/4/2022 (Replace)
Workbook Section # 6 Reports – Our Work Together –Fourth Quarter FY2021 Infographic (Add)
Workbook Section #7 Roster Changes – 3/4/2022 Ordained Ministers of Religion and Commissioned Ministers of Religion Celebrating Anniversaries since the 2018 Convention (Replace)
Workbook Section # 8 – Delegates 3/4/2022 (Replace)

Today’s Business: February 25, 2022

Below you will find Today’s Business, February 25. 2022, for the 60th Convention of the LCMS Northern Illinois District.

Today’s Business – February 25, 2022

Resolutions (Replace)
Tentative Schedule (Replace)

Additions and/or Corrections for Workbook Sections 2, 3, 6, and 8 (Please replace/add the pages in the Workbook/Today’s Business January 16, 2022, with the pages enclosed.)

Workbook Section # 2 – Worship (Add)
Workbook Section # 3 – Elections (Replace)
Workbook Section # 6 – Reports (Add Congregational Giving January 2022)
Workbook Section # 8 – Delegates (Replace)

Today’s Business: January 16, 2022

Below you will find Today’s Business, January 16, 2022, for the 60th Convention of the LCMS Northern Illinois District.

Today’s Business – January 16, 2022

Resolutions (Add)

Additions and/or Corrections for Workbook Sections 3, 6, 7, and 8 (Please replace/add the pages in the Workbook with the pages enclosed.)

Workbook Section # 3 – Elections (Replace)
Workbook Section # 6 – Reports (Add Congregational Giving December 2021)
Workbook Section # 7 – Roster Changes (Replace)
Workbook Section # 8 – Delegates (Replace)

Convention Workbook

Below you will find your Convention Workbook for the 60th Convention of the LCMS Northern Illinois District.

Convention information:

Workbook Sections:

Convention Information
Worship (this will be sent out with Today’s Business)
Elections
Nominations Rev. 12/21/2021
Overtures
Reports
Rosters of changes and anniversaries
Delegates

Convention Statement

The Church at her best is richly and fully in the Word of God. There is a union between the Word, Centered in Christ, and the work of the Holy Spirit. Our life together, life with God and place in the community is formed by Christ’s Word. No wonder the Lord wants His Word to “dwell in us richly.” Martin Luther said, “The Scripture is all Christ.”

What does it look like when the word of Christ dwells in you richly?

Grace produces gratitude. Then comes generosity. What you’ve received, you share. You have an open posture toward others. God’s words surround and clothe you. You look more like Christ in that you share with others compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love.