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.
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.
Recordings of the live stream are available on our YouTube channel.
Convention Offering
Text to Give! Text “FUNDS” to 844-912-5162
Convention Video Capsule
Today’s Business: March 4, 2022
Today’s Business March 4, 2022
- Sponsors of Raising Up Workers of the Word (Add)
- Northern Illinois District 60th Convention Exhibitors (Add)
- 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
- Resolutions (Replace)
- Tentative Schedule (Replace)
- 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
- Resolutions (Add)
- 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
Convention information:
- Cover Letter
- Standing Rules
- Parliamentary Procedure Basics
- Floor Nominations Form (Word format)
- Tentative Schedule
- Directions
- Map of Campus
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. |