The following individuals have accepted the appointment by the Conference of Presidents to serve in various capacities:

Support Committee
Rev. Mark Johnston (chairman)
Rev. Joel Zank

Northwestern Publishing House Board member
Rev. Luke Werre

Commission on Worship
Reappointed: Teacher Kevin Bode, Mr. Brian Heinitz, and Rev. Michael Schultz

Commission on Lutheran Schools*********************
Reappointed: Mr. James Sexton and Rev. Matthew Brown

Commission on Youth and Family Ministry
Rev. John Boggs
Rev. Snowden Sims
Reappointed: Rev. Benjamin Berger

Commission on Adult Discipleship
Rev. David Wenzel
Rev. Aaron Boehm

Commission on Evangelism
Reappointed: Rev. John Huebner, Rev. Michael Geiger, and Rev. Douglas Tomhave

Forward in Christ, Bible study writer
Rev. Joel Heckendorf

Time of Grace
Time of Grace, a media ministry affiliated with WELS, is no longer considered to be a “Recognized Service Organization (RSO)” of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). “RSO” is the designation that the LCMS gives to organizations it considers to be consistent with its aims and can be utilized and supported by LCMS members.

The LCMS informed Time of Grace of this change in status because its board of directors does not meet the criteria necessary for Recognized Service Organizations. One of those requirements is that a significant number of RSO board members must be members of Missouri Synod congregations.

Even though it no longer has RSO status, the LCMS still considers Time of Grace to be a useful Gospel-media company that LCMS members and congregations may utilize and support.

Synod Administration Building update
The Synodical Council continues to keep both the current Synod Administration Building in Wauwatosa, Wis., and the recently purchased building in Pewaukee, Wis., on the market for possible sale. There has been interest in both buildings, but no firm offers have been received to date. The Synodical Council will consider plans and strategies regarding these properties at its November meeting.

While the Synodical Council still believes that the Pewaukee building meets all of the current and long-range needs of the synod, it will consider all options when it comes to resolving this matter.

Serving in Christ,
President Mark Schroeder