Only congregations of the Southern District meeting in assembly can decide by vote who they will nominate.
View the list of incumbents here. The incumbent District President is Rev. Eric C. Johnson.
The incumbent District President must be re-nominated. The five candidates for District President receiving the most nominations will compose the ballot.
Incumbents in all other offices will automatically appear on the ballot if they are eligible, and if they consent to serve.
What Positions Are Open for Nominations?
District President – Ordained
District Secretary – Ordained
District Treasurer – Lay
Board of Directors – Ordained
Board of Directors – Lay
District Nominations Committee – Ordained
District Nominations Committee – Commissioned
District Nominations Committee – Lay
Southern District Church Extension Fund – Ordained
Southern District Church Extension Fund – Commissioned
Southern District Church Extension Fund – Lay
What Positions Are Open for Nominations?
Informational memos will be sent by email to pastors and congregational presidents, regarding nominations. They will also be posted here.
Nomination Ballots
Use the links below to access and submit nominations. Nominations are due no later than November 24, 2024. Late nominations cannot be accepted.
Nomination Ballot – District President
Nomination Ballot – Other Offices
The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod
The LCMS Southern District is part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod