Synod Reports are published to this page five years following the convention. Personal directory information has been removed from these public documents.
1918-1929
1918
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- The Spiritual State of Man Before Quickening or Regeneration by L.P. Jensen
- The Teaching of Scripture Concerning the Unity of the Spirit and the Warning Against Unionism by B. Harstad
1919
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- Presidential Address
- Skriftprincipet (The Scriptural Principle) by Pastor M.K. Bleken
- Absolutionen (Absolution) by Pastor G.F. Nesseth [Norwegian]
- En arm Synders retærdiggjørelse for Gud (A Poor Sinner’s Righteousness Before God) by Pastor O.M. Gullerud
1920
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- Presidential Address
- President’s Report
- Differences and Correspondences Between the Law and Gospel by Holden M. Olsen
- The National Lutheran Council by Dr. S.C. Ylvisaker
- The Doctrinal Position of the National Lutheran Council by Rev. John Hendricks
1921
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- Presidential Address
- Læren om Kirken: I. Den Usynlige Kirke (The Doctrine of the Church: Part I, The Invisible Church) by Pastor Chr. Anderson
- Læren om Kirken: II. Guds Ords Lære om den Synlige Kirke (The Doctrine of the Church: Part II, The Visible Church) by Pastor O.M. Gullerud
- Christian Day Schools by Rev. A.J. Torgerson
- Unionisme (Unionism) by Pastor M.K. Bleken [Norwegian]
- Kirketugt eller den broderlige formaning (Church Discipline or Brotherly Admonition) by Pastor C.A. Moldstad [Norwegian]
- Delagtighed i fremmende Synder by Pastor P.A. Widvey
1922
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- Presidential Address
- De rette firkirkelige principer for kirkestyrelsen (The Right Free-Church Principles for Administering the Church) by Pastor John Hendricks [Norwegian]
- The Effectual Way in Doing Our Church Work by B. Harstad
- The Bible and Evolution by J.E. Thoen
1923
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- Presidential Address
- Om Alterens Sakramente (Regarding the Lord’s Supper) by L.P. Jensen [Norwegian]
- The Divinity of Jesus Christ by Prof. Wm. Moenkemoeller
- Menighedsskolen (Christian Day School) by H. Ingebritson [Norwegian]
1924
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- Presidential Address
- Guds Ords Kraft (The Power of the Word) by Chr. Anderson
- The Objection of the Norwegian Synod to the First Paragraph of “Opgjør” by Rev. J.E. Thoen
- Et historisk overblik over menighedskolen i Synoden (Historical Overview of Christian Day Schools in the Synod) by Pastor Lauritz S. Guttebø [Norwegian]
1925
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- Presidential Address
- Dommens dag og dens forudgaaende tegn (Judgment Day and Its Pre-Happening Signs) by B. Harstad [Norwegian]
- True Christian Progress by various authors
1926
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- Presidential Address
- Kaldet (The Call) by Norman A. Madson [Norwegian]
- Unionism by various authors
- The Christian Day School by various authors
1927
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- Presidential Address
- The Lutheran Church — the True Visible Church of God on Earth by Rev. C.A. Moldstad
- Trosvisheden (Certainty of Faith) by Pastor G. Guldberg [Norwegian]
- Christian Day School Address: The Relation of the Home to the Christian School by Rev. C.J. Quill
1928
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- Presidential Address
- Trosvisheden (Certainty of Faith) by Pastor G. Guldberg (continued from 1927) [Norwegian]
- The Practical Problems Which Confront Us As the Logical Successors to the Old Norwegian Synod by various authors
1929
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- Presidential Address
- Helliggjørelsen (Sanctification) by O.M. Gullerud [Norwegian]
- Luther’s Small Catechism by various authors
1930-1939
1930
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- Presidential Address
- Den Augsburgske Konfessions 2den Artikel, “Om Arvesynden” (The Second Article of the Augsburg Confession) by Pastor Emil Hansen [Norwegian]
- The Fourth Article of the Augsburg Confession: Of Justification by Justin A. Petersen
- The 16th Article of the Augsburg Confession by Geo. Lillegard
- Attempts to Alter the Augsburg Confession by J.E. Thoen
- The Christian Day School by C.A. Moldstad
1931
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- Presidential Address
- Modernism by Rev. Geo. O. Lillegard
- Omvendelsen (Conversion) by Pastor Jos. B. Unseth [Norwegian]
1932
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- President’s Message
- Alterens Sakramente (Sacrament of the Altar) by Pastor L.S. Guttebø [Norwegian]
- Education Address: Music in the Church, School and Home by Walter E. Buszin
1933
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- President’s Report
- Literal and Figurative Language in Scripture by Erling Ylvisaker
- Christian Burial by Justin Petersen
1934
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- President’s Message and Report
- Jesus Christ our Substitute by Paul Ylvisaker
- Christian Day School Paper: Christian Education by P.T. Buszin
1935
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- President’s Message
- Det evige liv (The Eternal Life) by John Hendricks [Norwegian]
- Christian Day School Paper: Christian Education by P.T. Buszin (continued from 1934)
- The Christian’s Earthly Pilgrimage by C.J. Quill
1936
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- President’s Message
- Vor arv og vort ansvar (Our Heritage [Inheritance] and Our Responsibility) by John A. Moldstad [Norwegian]
- The Value of the Child by Martin Galstad
- Unity, Union, and Unionism by Union Committee
1937
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- President’s Message
- De sidste tider (The Last Times) by Christian Anderson [Norwegian]
- Good Works by H.A. Theiste
1938
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- President’s Message
- The Clearness of Scripture by S.C. Ylvisaker
- The Curse of Our Age by A. Harstad
- Choral Union Address: Address in Commemoration of the Saxon Immigration by Justin A. Petersen
- Christian Day School Address: Den indre mission og menighedsskolen (Home Missions and the Christian Day School) by Emil Hansen [Norwegian]
1939
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- President’s Message
- The Position and the Part of Faith in Justification by C.M. Gullerud
- Free Will by J.B. Unseth
1940-1949
1940
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- President’s Message
- The Question of Non-Fundamentals in the Light of Scripture by Dr. S.C. Ylvisaker
- The Principle of the Separation of Church and State Applied to Our Times by Geo. O. Lillegard
1941
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- President’s Message
- Which Wisdom? by Martin Galstad
- What Does Scripture Teach Concerning a Right Attitude Toward Erring Churches? by J.E. Thoen
1942
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- President’s Message
- The Scripture Cannot Be Broken by T.N. Teigen
- The Importance of the Doctrine of the Verbal Inspiration of the Bible by C.M. Gullerud
- Christian Prayer by N.S. Tjernagel
1943
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- President’s Message
- Sola Scriptura by Justin A. Petersen
- Sola Gratia by J.B. Unseth
- Sola Fide by Chr. Anderson
- Christian Education Address: Concerning Christian Education by Carl S. Meyer
1944
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- President’s Message
- The Sacredness of the Ancient Landmark by John A. Moldstad
- Our Mission As A Synod by Ahlert H. Strand
- Christian Education Address: The Importance of the Christian Day School For Our Day by C. M. Gullerud
1945
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- President’s Message
- Doctrine and Life by Geo. O. Lillegard
- Peace — Temporal, Spiritual Eternal by B.W. Teigen
1946
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- President’s Message
- Our Baptismal Grace by S. E. Lee
- The Doctrinal Affirmation by C.M. Gullerud, Geo. O. Lillegard, and T.N. Teigen
1947
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- President’s Message
- Behold, He Prayeth by S.C. Ylvisaker
1948
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- President’s Message
- The Obedience of Christ by U.L. Larson
- What Stands Between? by J.A.O. Preus
1949
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- President’s Message
- The Royal Priesthood of Believers by S.A. Dorr
- Cooperation in Externals by Geo. O. Lillegard
1950-1959
1950
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- President’s Message
- The Glory of the Gospel Ministry by Norman A. Madson
- The Church in the World by D. Pfeiffer
- Stewardship Address: “Because He Loved Us” by M.H. Otto
- Christian Day School Address: What Do We Owe to Our Children? by P.E. Kretzmann
1951
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- President’s Message
- The Church in the World by D.L. Pfeiffer (continued from 1950)
- What Way Union by S.C. Ylvisaker
- Christian Day School Address: Christian Day Schools by Theodore Aaberg
1952
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- President’s Message
- Ask For the Old Paths by Chr. Anderson
- Christian Day School Address: Christian Day Schools by Alfred Fremder
1953
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- President’s Message
- The Christ Our Fathers Worshipped by Paul Ylvisaker
- The Christ We Worship by A.M. Harstad
- The Christ We Want Our Children to Worship by Milton Tweit
1954
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- President’s Message
- Christian Cross-bearing in Today’s Twilight Hour by George O. Lillegard
- God-given Talents at Work by Julian G. Anderson
1955
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- President’s Message
- The Beatitudes by S.C. Ylvisaker
- Respecting the Authority of the Bible by A.H. Strand
1956
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- President’s Message
- Looking to the End of the Road by N.A. Madson
- Where Do We Go From Here? by I.C. Johnson
1957
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- President’s Message
- The Difference Between Orthodox and Heterodox Churches by Dr. Francis Pieper
- Christian Day School Address: The Christian Day School by G.C.J. Quill
1958
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- President’s Message
- Christ’s Resurrection the Christian’s Chiefest Comfort by Dr. N.A. Madson
1959
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- President’s Message
- Truth, The Touchstone of the Church by G.A.R. Gullixson
1960-1969
1960
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- Recessed Convention PDF
- President’s Message
- Ye Shall Be Witnesses Unto Me by H.A. Theiste
1961
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- President’s Message
- The Holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints by B.W. Teigen
1962
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- President’s Message
- On the Doctrine of the Church by Theodore Aaberg
1963
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- President’s Message
- The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace by Rev. S.A. Dorr
1964
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- President’s Message
- Luther and the Word of God by Rev. A.V. Kuster
1965
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- President’s Message
- The Lutheran Layman in the Modern World by Rev. Wilhelm Petersen
1966
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- President’s Message
- Educating for Eternity by Rev. Luther Vangen
1967
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- President’s Message
- The Abiding Worth of Our Reformation Heritage by Rev. Paul Ylvisaker
1968
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- President’s Message
- The Trumpet Call to Freedom by Rev. T.N. Teigen
- The Trumpet with a Certain Sound by Professor M.H. Otto
- The Trumpet Call to Service by Rev. E.G. Unseth
1969
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- President’s Message
- What Manner of Man Is This? by Rev. George Orvick
1970-1979
1970
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- President’s Message
- Where We Stand — In the Word by Prof. Glenn Reichwald
1971
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- President’s Message
- “I Believed, Therefore Have I Spoken” by Prof. John A. Moldstad
1972
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- President’s Message
- The Synodical Conference — A Champion of True Lutheranism by Rev. J.N. Petersen
1973
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- President’s Message
- “The Practice of Christian Love Among Christ’s People” by Rev. Wilfrid Frick
1974
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- President’s Message
- The Purpose of Instruction by Rev. Paul Madson
- The Task of Instruction by Rev. Rodger Dale
- The Responsibility of Instruction by President Raymond M. Branstad
1975
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- President’s Message
- Awaiting The Glorious Return Of Christ: Looking Unto Our Blessed Hope by Rev. J. Herbert Larson
1976
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- President’s Message
- Righteousness Exalteth A Nation by Rev. Hugo J. Handberg
1977
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- President’s Message
- We Believe, Teach, and Confess by Dr. N.S. Tjernagel
1978
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- President’s Message
- Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord! by Rev. W.V. McCullough
1979
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- President’s Message
- Luther’s Catechisms, 1529–1979 by Dr. Bjarne W. Teigen
1980-1989
1980
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- President’s Message
- The Augsburg Confession: Its History, Its Evangelical Message, And Its Light For Our Day by Rev. Harold Vetter
1981
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- President’s Message
- God Is For Us In The 1980’s by Rev. James Olsen
- A Christian Liberal Arts Education by Bethany Lutheran College President Norman S. Holte
1982
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- President’s Message
- Show Forth His Salvation by Rev. Steven Quist
1983
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- President’s Message
- The Birth that Gave Rebirth to the Doctrine of Justification by Rev. Wilhelm W. Petersen
1984
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- President’s Message
- Holy Scripture Is the Word of God by Dr. Neelak S. Tjernagel
1985
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- President’s Message
- The Cross and the Sword by Rev. Edward Bryant
1986
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- President’s Message
- Partners in the Gospel by The Rev. Erwin John Ekhoff
1987
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- President’s Message
- The Church Can Meet the Present Crisis Faced by Teenagers by Charles J. Keeler
- Christian Education by Ray L. Diepenbrock
1988
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- President’s Message
- Current Issues in Mission From a Lutheran Perspective by Martin Teigen
1989
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- President’s Message
- God’s Gift to You: The Means of Grace by The Rev. Gaylin R. Schmeling
1990-1999
1990
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- President’s Message
- Serve the Lord with Gladness by The Rev. Paul Schneider
1991
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- President’s Message
- Search the Scriptures by The Rev. Glenn R. Obenberger
1992
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- President’s Message
- His Truth For Our Youth by The Rev. John A. Moldstad, Jr.
1993
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- President’s Message
- Our Great Heritage by Dr. Wilhelm W. Petersen
1994
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- President’s Message
- Trial and Triumph: The Victory of the Believer by J. Kincaid Smith
1995
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- President’s Message
- O Come, Let Us Worship! by Mark E. DeGarmeaux
1996
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- President’s Message
- Preparing Messengers of Peace by Juul B. Madson
1997
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- President’s Message
- Justification Through Faith Produces Sanctification by Adolph L. Harstad
1998
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- President’s Message
- Let There Be Light by Timothy Erickson
1999
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- President’s Message
- Fellowship Divine by Klebe W. Brumble
2000-2009
2000
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- President’s Message
- Two Thousand Years of Grace by Gaylin R. Schmeling
2001
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- President’s Message
- The Truth Shall Set You Free: A Critique of Postmodernism by Rev. Mark F. Bartels
2002
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- President’s Message
- The Lord Will Provide by Rev. Theodore G. Gullixson
2003
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- President’s Message
- A Table in the Wilderness: Our Legacy as the Spiritual Successors of the Norwegian Synod by Rev. Craig A. Ferkenstad
2004
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- President’s Message
- Seek the Peace of the Land: Living in and Understanding Our “Babylon” by Rev. David C. Thompson
2005
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- President’s Message
- Abide in My Word by Rev. Herbert Huhnerkoch
2006
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- President’s Message
- For You and Your Children by Rev. Edward Bryant
2007
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- President’s Message
- Declare His Praises! by Rev. Erwin Ekhoff
2008
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- President’s Message
- God’s Power for Salvation by Rev. Erling T. Teigen
2009
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- President’s Message
- All We Have—A Trust From Thee by Rev. Paul Schneider
2010-2019
2010
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- President’s Message
- Baptized Into Christ—For Life by Rev. Robert Harting
2011
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- President’s Message
- Who Do You Say I Am? by Rev. Michael Smith
2012
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- President’s Message
- Created in Christ Jesus for Good Works: How Christian charity serves to engage others with Jesus by Rev. Glenn Obenberger
2013
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- President’s Message
- Engaging Families With Jesus by Rev. Donald Moldstad
2014
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- President’s Message
- Engaging Others With Jesus—In Times of Trial by Rev. Thomas Rank
2015
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- President’s Message
- Engaging One Another With Jesus’ Teachings: A Review of Christian Doctrine by Rev. Jonathan Madson
2016
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- President’s Message
- Proclaim the Wonders God Has Done: Give Thanks to His Name! by Rev. Timothy Hartwig
2017
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- 2017 President’s Message
- Proclaim the Wonders God Has Done: Sola Scriptura by Rev. Dr. Timothy Schmeling
- Proclaim the Wonders God Has Done: Sola Gratia by Rev. Tony Pittenger
- Proclaim the Wonders God Has Done: Sola Fide by Rev. Jerome Gernander
2018
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- 2018 President’s Message
- Proclaim the Wonders God Has Done: His Enduring Grace by Rev. Peter J. Faugstad
2019
- 2019 President’s Message
- My Help Comes From the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth by Dr. Doyle Holbird
2020-2023
2020
- The 2020 convention was not held due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19).
2021
- 2021 President’s Message
- The Good Shepherd Sends Shepherds: The Pastor and Pastoral Care Today by Pres. Gaylin R. Schmeling
- The Good Shepherd Sends Shepherds: Pastoral Formation Through the Ages by Dr. Timothy R. Schmeling
- The Good Shepherd Sends Shepherds: Pastoral Care in the Future by Dr. Brian J. Klebig
2022
- 2022 President’s Message
- Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word: The 500th Anniversary of Luther’s 1522 Return to Wittenberg by Rev. S. Piet Van Kampen
2023
- 2023 President’s Message
- We Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by Rev. Aaron J. Hamilton