The nominations processes for the offices of President, First Vice-President and regional vice-presidents of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) to be elected at or in conjunction with the 2026 Synod convention have been completed. Of those receiving the highest number of nominating votes for the office of President, the five candidates who received the highest number of votes have also given their consent to serve if elected: President of the Synod Minister of Religion

Below are links with important information about the upcoming LCMS Convention, which will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, July 18 – 23, 2026 . LCMS Convention Timeline Governance Overtures (Overture Preparation and Submission) Report of President and Vice-President Nominating Ballots: Slate of Candidates February 18, 2026 – CONVENTION NOMINATION BALLOTS DUE: Nominations come from congregational action: nominate for Synod President, 1st VP, Regional VP F

Pictured (from left to right):  Mitch Gowen, Lisa Mancini, Marsha Egbert, Bill Swift, Dan Truesdell, Don Busse, Deanna Sako, Bill Abbott, Mike Lange, Rob Weller, Eric Van Scharrel, Christy Wood, Jared Eggebraaten. Not pictured:  Gabriel Molina, John Standley Pastor Mitch Gowen  serves as pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aiea, Hawaii, and as the First Vice-President of the District. Now in his second term, he brings steady leadership and a heart for ministry across the

Convention Minutes Convention Videos Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Newman District President's Report Part 1 Part 2 Addresses to...