47th Regular 2025 District Convention | Day 3 Recap

Resources shared throughout the convention, recordings of events, and official proceedings are available on the District Website, more will be added as they are ready for publishing

Opening Devotion

Vicar Alex Allsing, reminded us that "That's Ministry," even when it's ugly. With a tender and powerful story reflecting on his experience in North St. Louis, Vicar Allsing proclaimed boldly that "Picking up the cross and following Jesus" is the willingness to say that's ministry when we encounter ugly moments because God saw the ugliest of ugly on the cross. He reminded us that ministry is our ability, through the redemptive work of Jesus, to tread any ugly water because Jesus encountered it all so we don't ever encounter it alone.

Vicar Allsing is serving his vicarage at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas as part of his pastoral studies through Concordia Seminary St. Louis. Vicar Allsing is "PSD for the PSD," having grown up in our Lutheran churches and schools and graduating from Concordia University Irvine

Registration Report - As of 8:30 AM

Pastoral Delegates - 132
Lay Delegates - 131
Advisory Ordained Delegates - 30
Advisory Commissioned Delegates - 14
Guests - 89

Registration Report - As of 10:00 AM

Pastoral Delegates - 132
Lay Delegates - 131
Advisory Ordained Delegates - 30
Advisory Commissioned Delegates - 14
Guests - 89

Q&A with the District President

President Mike Gibson fielded questions from the convention floor. Those questions and answers are available on the live stream for you to rewatch and will be published as a video clip for viewing/sharing after the convention.

Closing Devotion

Rev. Bob Sundquist sent us on our way reminding us that we've been Redeemed to Tell and empowered and directed by Matthew 28 and the Great Commission

Thank you to all our musicians this week. Check out The Songwriters Initiative and the Center for Worship Leadership for lead sheets, cord charts, music videos and more so that you can take these songs back home with you!

Redeemed to Tell - Stories of God @ Work

Mr. Steve Schedler, PSD DCE Liason, facilitated the sharing of stories of collaboration and partnership in youth ministry. The Convention heard from DCE Jim Meyer and Vicar Adam Dougherty about YouthX, a growing, grassroots one-day Jr. High Retreat in Orange County. DCE Noel Fairchild shared how small churches in Southern California have joined forces to bring a winter retreat together that fosters community and togetherness and reminds youth that they're not the only Lutherans! The Convention also got to see the recap of AZ JH Camp and be inspired by the impact collaboration and shared resources can have on youth ministry.

Resolutions

25.01.06 A Triennial Mission & Ministry Emphasis on the Clear Proclaimation of Gospel, Unity in Christ, and Multicultural Ministry passed at 95% after brief discussion

All Elections Results

Elected officers were installed at the close of convention prior to adjournment

District President Election: Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson elected with 88% on the first ballot for a third term as District President.

Vice Presidents: The Regional Vice President elections were held first and then the ranking of them as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th VP. The results are listed below:

Region 1 - Rev. Dr. John Palka, 4th VP

Region 2 - Rev. Dr. Dustin Parker, 3rd VP

Region 3 - Rev. Dr. Mark Manning, 2nd VP

Region 4 - Rev. Vince Harman, 1st VP

Secretary – Rev Jonathan Burkee, elected 100% Vote (unopposed)
Treasurer – Mr. Justin Stewart, elected 100% Vote (unopposed)
Commissioned Ministers for the Board of Directors
Region 1 – Mr. Jonah Sielaff, 63%
Region 2 – Mrs. Kayleigh Lopez, 56%
Region 3 – Mrs. Conni Schramm 58%
Region 4 – Dr. Lori Doyle, 62%
Lay Members for the Board of Directors
Region 1 – Mr. Joshua Salzberg, 54%
Region 2 – Mrs. Joyce Cabrera 50.26%
Region 3 – Mr. Michael Maass, 100%
Region 4 – Mr. Daniel Smith, 54%
LCEF Committee Chair – Mr. James Clark, 100% (unopposed)
Constitution Committee
Rev. Paul Wenz
Rev. Phil Robbins
Mr. Anthony Draper, 68%
Circuit Visitors – slate passed with required majority
CUI Board of Regents
Ordained – Rev. Glenn Lucas, 50.8%
Commissioned – Mr. Tim Gast
Lay (two to be elected): Veronica Steele, Matthew Flandermeyer
Synod Nominations
Rev. Derek Klemm
Rev. Timothy Anderson, alternate
Slate of 2028 Nominations Committee – 96% pass

Previously Shared Convention Resources

Convention Schedule

Convention Website

Convention Workbook

Workbook Supplement #1

Workbook Supplement #2

Resolutions (without changes)

Convention Hall Seating Layout

Convention App

We have built a convention app on a platform called Guidebook. The app will be important for delegates at the convention as it is where we will post amendments, floor nominations, and send out important updates throughout the convention. To download the Guidebook app, scan the QR code below, or if you are viewing this email on your phone, tap the button below the QR code. After the app downloads, you will be prompted to download the "2025 PSD Convention: Redeemed to Tell" guide.

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