The 69th Regular Convention: July 18–23, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ
Preparing for the 69th Regular Convention – July 18–23, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ
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.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, is the deadline for submitting overtures (proposed resolutions) to the 2026 Synod Convention. (While the above is the official deadline, the Secretary’s Office encourages submission of reports and overtures by February 1, 2026, to facilitate their inclusion in the 2026 Convention Workbook.)
President and First Vice-President Nomination Information: Nominations for President, First Vice-President and the five regional vice-presidents of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod are submitted exclusively by the member congregations of the Synod. For information, please click here.
Each congregation may nominate up to two ministers from the Synod’s roster of ordained ministers, other than specific ministry pastors, for:
- President (nominate up to two)
- First Vice-President (nominate up to two)
- Regional Vice-President in the Congregation’s Region (nominate up to two; must be resident in the congregation’s region at the time of nomination and throughout service)
For relevant dates and details on the nomination process in the current triennium, see Step 4C in the Member Congregation’s Guide to Convention Participation. Nominations close on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at midnight Central time.
Important Dates for LCMS Congregations
October 18, 2025 – February 18, 2026
Submit nominations for: Synod President, First Vice-President, Regional Vice-President
October 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026
Register your voter(s) for the Synod President election (Replacements allowed through May 29, 2026)
II. Overtures & Reports
Before February 28, 2026 (preferably before February 1)
Submit overtures for convention consideration
Submit reports from congregations, groups, or individuals
By April 25, 2026
Convention Workbook is published (includes overtures and reports)
Until May 16, 2026
Submit comments on the Workbook to the Secretary (used by floor committees)
By June 8, 2026
Today’s Business – First Edition is published (includes proposed resolutions)
Until July 11, 2026
Submit comments on Today’s Business resolutions to the Secretary
III. Presidential Election Timeline
February 28, 2026 – Deadline for identifying candidates
June 6–30, 2026 – Congregation President Voters cast their votes
By July 4, 2026 – Election results announced
IV. Key Convention Events
May 29 – June 1, 2026 – Floor Committee Weekend (tentative)
July 17, 2026 – Closed floor committee meetings (afternoon)
July 18, 2026
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Open Floor Committee Hearings
1:30 p.m. – Delegate Orientation
7:00 p.m. – Opening Worship
July 19–23, 2026 – Convention business sessions
July 23, 12:00 p.m. – Convention closes