79th MNS
District Convention
Everything in the Name of Jesus
The 79th Minnesota South District Convention was held June 9-11, 2022 at Concordia University - St. Paul. The theme was, “Everything in the Name of Jesus,” based on Colossians 3:12-17 (ESV): “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the names of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Access to the 2022 Convention Proceedings and well as previous Convention Proceedings dating back to 2000 can be found here.
Convention workbook
The Convention Workbook contains information and resources in preparation for the convention, such as:
General information
Reports from the District President, Board of Directors, and committees
Overtures
Nominations for various district positions
Roster changes since the last convention
Bible studies and worship
adopted resolutions
The adopted resolutions are as follows:
Resolution 1-01
To Affirm Our Common Mission and Ministry to Foster Partnership throughout Our District.
Resolution 1-02
To Thank the Lord of the Church for the Life and Ministry of Rev. Dr. Laokouxang (Kou) Seying.
Resolution 1-03
To Evangelize Our Unchurched / Unclaimed Students and Their Parents.
Resolution 1-04
To Encourage Revitalization of Existing Congregations of the Minnesota South District.
Resolution 2-01
To Encourage and Support Existing Learning-In-Ministry, Non-Residential, Distance Programs Leading to Ordination.
Resolution 2-02a
To Reject the Practice of Internet Communion.
Resolution 3-01
To Speak the Gospel Clearly in the Cultural Context of Critical Race Theory (CRT).
Resolution 3-02
To Remind All That God Has Appointed Parents to Be the Primary Authority in the Life of Their Children.
Resolution 3-03
To Encourage Members of LCMS Congregations to Seek Political Office.
Resolution 4-01
To Challenge Every Congregation to Seek Collaborations toward Ministry Stabilization and Growth.
Resolution 4-02
To Exhort Congregations to Actively Encourage Current and Future Lutheran School Teachers.
Resolution 4-03
To Encourage and Support Evangelism through Lutheran Schools.
Resolution 4-04
To Provide Ongoing Support for Older Adult Ministry through S.A.G.E.S.
Resolution 5-01
To Amend the Constitution and Bylaws of the Minnesota South District.
Resolution 5-02
To Clarify Sharing Gifts on a 50% / 50% Basis with the Synod.
Resolution 5-03
To Provide Financial Support to Camp Omega.
Resolution 5-04
To Be Gospel Centered in Corporate and Spiritual Missions.
Resolution 5-05
To Encourage the Practice of Biblical Stewardship in the Congregation and the District.
Resolution 6-01
To Encourage Congregational Leadership to Support Their Church Workers through the Many Resources Available to Them for Mental Health Care.
Resolution 6-02
To Give Thanks and Praise to Our God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the Faithful and Persevering Service of All Our Church Workers in the Midst of the Ongoing Pandemic.
Resolution 6-03
To Give Thanks and Praise to Our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, for the Faithful and Persevering Service of All Our Frontline Workers in Our Communities in the Midst of the Ongoing Pandemic.
2022 convention proceedings
The 2022 Convention Proceedings provides a detailed account of the happenings during the convention. Of special interest would be the election outcomes and adopted resolutions.