# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1947_S438
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438 CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

Opposing Centralization of Power in Synod,
For Example, Combining Church Extension Board
with Mission Board
(Memorial 507)
Wuerras, The report of the committee appointed by the Fiscal
Conference concerning the problems of the Church Extension

the English District of the Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other
States, memorialize our governing body, in convention assembled
in Chicago, Ill, July 20 to 29, 1947, expressing our alarm over the
8rowing tendency of centralization of power; be it furthermore
Resolved, That we cannot in any wise support the findings of

the committee submitted to Synod for adoption.
THe NortHwesTern PastoraL CONFERENCE

OF THE ENGLIsH Districr
Gorpon R, Mackensen, Secretary

Change in Administration of Church Extension Fund
(Memorial 527)

For some years it has been discussed whether the Church

would be better served if the moneys of the Church Extension

of Presidents together with District representatives of the Centen-
nial Thankoffering committees. This report was also given to the
Epiphany Missions Conference in Fort Wayne. Wherever the plan
was presented, it met with approval. And now the matter comes

The Church Extension Fund shall be used to assist the mis-
Sionary program of the Church with interest-free loans for the
purpose of acquiring property and erecting churches, schools, par-
Sonages, and teacherages.

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