Convention worship service in Bethany Lutheran College Trinity Chapel
The 2024 Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) Convention was held from June 16-19 in Mankato, Minnesota. This annual gathering of delegates, pastors, and members focuses on reviewing the work accomplished by the synod during the previous year. This year’s convention and essay theme was Walk Circumspectly in the World God So Loves. Pastor James Braun, who serves Trinity Lutheran Church in Brewster, Massachusetts, presented the convention essay. (Pictured at left: Rev. James Braun, convention essayist)
Pastor Kyle Madson was elected as the new secretary of the ELS. Pastor Craig Ferkenstad had previously announced his retirement as secretary after serving the synod for twenty-eight years in the position. The current officers of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod are: Rev. Glenn Obenberger, president, Rev. Michael Smith, vice-president and Rev. Kyle Madson, secretary.
The convention essay, video of the proceedings and presentations, as well as photos are available at https://els.org/convention/.
Submitted by Rev. Paul Fries, ELS Communication Director
ELS officers (L to R): Rev. Kyle Madson, secretary;
Rev. Michael Smith, vice-president; Rev. Glenn Obenberger, president.
