# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S768
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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

275. Jurisdiction of Visitors over Non-Member
Congregations
The jurisdiction of Visitors shall include non-
member congregations whose pastors’ are members of.
Synod, but for the purpose of congregational visitations
the consent of such congregation shall first be secured.
S. H. 40. 4 ;

277. Arrangement for Time of Visitation

Except under extraordinary circumstances the
Visitor shall arrange the time of his visitations in
advance with the respective pastor and congregation.

S. H. 40.3

279. Purpose of Visitation

The purpose of visitations shall be to bring about
to the greatest possible degree the achievement of
Synod’s objectives as expressed in Article III of its
Constitution.

S. H. 41.6

281. Visitor and Pastor ;

A. The Visitor shall conduct his visitations in an
evangelical manner and not resort to legalistic
measures.

S. H. 43, 12

B. He shall come to the pastor as a brotherly ad-
viser, reminding him of the glory of the ministry and
of its great responsibilities.

C. He shall ascertain whether the pastor is faithful
in preaching the Law and the Gospel in their purity,
properly dividing them, whether he privately min-
isters to the needs of the individuals, exercises church
discipline in an evangelical manner, and _ properly
supervises all Christian education and training in his
parish.

D. He shall in a brotherly manner discuss the spir-
itual life, home life, and studies of the pastor with him,
also his library and professional studies and profes-
sional growth.

S. H. 41.7

283. Visitor and Lutheran Elementary School

When visiting elementary schools of all types, the
Visitor (or his assistant, elected by some Districts
from the teaching profession) shall give his atten-
tion to —

a. the personal attitude of the teacher toward his
profession and his pupils;

b. the general course of study, with special em-
phasis on the teaching of the Christian religion;

c. the school attendance;

d. the school equipment;

e. the school management.

S. H. 43.11

285, Visitor and Congregation .

A. The Visitor shall keep in mind the glory and
responsibility of the universal priesthood of all be-
lievers as it applies to the congregations. He shall