Convention: Nominations
77th Convention of the LCMS Southern District and the Southern District Church Extension Fund
Romans 10:15 – And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
Who Can Submit Nominations?
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- Congregations of the Southern District meeting in assembly can decide by vote who they will nominate.
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Items for Consideration in Making Nominations
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- The proper filling of district offices, boards, and committees depends on thoughtful nominations.
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- Each voting congregation shall be entitled to nominate one ordained minister from the ordained minister’s roster of the Synod as candidate for President (SO District Bylaw Article V.A.1).
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- Each voting congregation is also requested to nominate one ordained minister and one lay member from their circuit to serve on the Board of Directors (SO District Bylaw Article V.B.1).
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- Each congregation is finally requested to make nominations for the Southern District Nominations Committee, as well as the Southern District Church Extension Fund (CEF) Board of Trustees.
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- It is always a good practice to inquire of a person to be nominated whether he or she will be wiling to serve if elected, although it is not wrong to submit the name of a person who is yet unsure about his or her ability or availability to serve.
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- Nominations will be followed up on by the current district nominations committee.
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- Nomination ballots are available below, under “Nomination Ballots,” and links will also be emailed to congregations at the end of March 2024.
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What Positions Are Open for Nominations?
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- District President – Ordained
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- District Secretary – Ordained
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- District Treasurer – Lay
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- Board of Directors – Ordained
- Board of Directors – Lay
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- District Nominations Committee – Ordained
- District Nominations Committee – Commissioned
- District Nominations Committee – Lay
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- Southern District Church Extension Fund – Ordained
- Southern District Church Extension Fund – Commissioned
- Southern District Church Extension Fund – Lay
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Incumbents
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- The incumbent District President is Rev. Eric C. Johnson.
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- The incumbent District President must be re-nominated. The five candidates for District President receiving the most nominations will compose the ballot.
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- Incumbents in all other offices will automatically appear on the ballot if they are eligible, and if they consent to serve.
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Nomination Ballots and Deadline
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- Use the links below to access and submit nominations. Nominations are due no later than November 24, 2024. Late nominations cannot be accepted.
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