# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S340 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) managing, and working with others in matters pertaining to the work of the church. In that sense, I think I’m qualified. 2. Greatest Joy—seeing our seminaries filled with young men studying for the ministry after the many problems of recent years. Other schools going forward too. Greatest disappointment—The Ebenezer Ingather- ing program of recent years; lack of church discipline, beginning with leaders; and not dealing with the Seminex problem all the way. 3. I believe that Synod should gear its program toward helping and strengthening the con- gregations in fulfillment of the church’s total mission. It is the servant of the congregations, thus its greatest role would be in helping congregations through train- ing of faithful pastors and teachers and other professional workers. This would include also the instilling in congregations of their necessary support for the worldwide mission program of our church. Charles E. Bosma 1. My experience and extensive involvement in church responsibility at the congrega- tional, Circuit, District and synodical level; 35 years of business experience; 16 years’ experience as a state legislator; a complete dependence on help from my Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Following several trying years of contro- versy, I find great joy in observing our Synod emerging again as a highly vibrant and dedicated church body and exhibiting a determined commitment to carry the Good News to men everywhere. 3. Our Synod must revitalize its programs of stewardship cultivation and place strong emphasis on encouraging full and sacrifi- cial commitment on the part of all members from synodical leaders down to congrega- tional members—a commitment that will involve putting all of our resources into God’s work. These stewardship cultivation programs must be accompanied with a full measure of Bible study. Under the Holy Spirit's guidance, such a program will do much to help our members recognize their broad responsibilities given under the Great Commission. Vincent C. Braun 1. I have had a lifelong interest in Lutheran education, including the education of three children at Concordia, Ann Arbor. I believe my experience in architectural engineering and as a manager in a building-products firm would be helpful at Ann Arbor since it is a growth operation. 2. I am most happy in the continued move ment back to traditional Lutheran doctrine within Synod without any apparent sacri- ficing of the benefits of more modern techniques in presenting our position. 3. More emphasis both at the lay level and in our schools should be placed on personal evangelism. Efforts similar to the so-called Kennedy Program should be highlighted. Our doctrine is sound but methods of presenting same need additional emphasis both in Synod and in our schools. Kar] W. Mueller 1. Because of my position I have had an opportunity to work directly with pastors and congregations in the three areas I have lived. This has given me a wide view of the needs and fiscal matters of our church. I have held various positions of leadership, among which I was director of education for Lutheran Brotherhood. 2. I have enjoyed the conservative stance of Synod and how it has retained its confes- sional and Scriptural stance. 3. I feel it is important that Synod maintain its support for our faculty in our schools and seminaries. Synod must continue to NOMINATIONS develop programs that will produce a high caliber of church workers and laymen to enable us to continue our worldwide mission efforts. J. Gerald Wallace 1. I believe I have shown Christian leadership abilities while serving on the various boards and committees listed. Being the father of five children, three of whom are now college graduates, I do relate, through experience, to the special circumstances of that age level, and to the current problems smaller colleges may now incur. 2. Joys: The seminary being able to return to strength and solidarity of confessional and Biblical stance; a positive movement for- ward on the basis of inspired inerrant Word (education of our teachers and pastors is still paramount). Greatest Disappointment: The apparent split of some of our pastors taking congregations out of the Missouri Synod and saying it was all “political”; thus missing the whole point of the disagreement. 3. TheSynod must continue on course, improv- ing whenever possible. It must remain aggressive and creative to attract not only new members locally, nationally, and worldwide, but to also be alert to the constant changing needs of the present membership, to re-ignite the “lukewarms” and recharge the “rundown batteries” of others and stretch the “energetic” to greater service to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There is so much to do and precious little time to get it done! BOARD OF CONTROL AUSTIN 1 pastor, 1 layperson to be elected. PASTORS Herbert C. Graf, 51, Spring, TX: St. Mark (TX); pastor. S. Bd. of Control, Austin 4. D. Evang. Bd. 6; Cir. Chm. 125th Anniv. Thankoffering. O. Kiwanis Bd. of Dir. 3; Little League Pres. 1. Donald R. Peymann, 40, Houston, TX: Pilgrim (TX); pastor. D. Cir. Cslr. 2.0. LWML Zone Adv. 8; Yth. zone Adv. 2. LAYPERSONS Robert Bauer, 51, Nome, TX: Hope (TX); rice farmer & cattleman. S. Bd. of Control, Austin 11. C. Chm.2; Elder 3; Stewp. 2. O. Chm. TX Rice Imp. Assoc. 3; Dir. of Bank 7; Dir. Rice Growers Assoc. 8. Arthur F. Samuel, 60, San Antonio, TX: Concordia (TX); Owner, Tripro Mfg. Co. S. Nom. Com. 2. D. Bd. Dir. 14; Stewp. Rd. 2; Luth. Found of TX 10. C. Bd. of Educ.; Elder; SS Supt. 35. O. LLL Zone & Dist. Pres. 10; Living Lutheran Leadership 6. Herbert C. Graf 1. Ihaveserved on the Austin Board of Control for nearly four years, two years as vice- chairman. I have served as a pastor for over 20 years in various settings—small town, large city, congregations with and without parochial schools. I also have business experience as a partner in an agribusiness. 2. It is a great joy to see the Synod moving forward in carrying out the Great Commis- sion. It is wonderful to note a greater degree of doctrinal unity in recent years. It saddens my heart that some have departed from our fellowship and are not ‘walking with us.” 3. Our Lord has placed a great challenge before us: (1) To train more ‘‘full-time workers” for the work of ministry. (2) To “equip the saints” of God to be Christian witnesses for Christ, wherever they might go. (3) To provide a viable training program for Hispanic ministry. Therefore, we should not only be concerned about doctrinal 339 truth—but we must also be very zealous in dispensing the Gospel of salvation to all parts of the world. Donald R. Peymann 1. I am dedicated to Christian education for all our people, all vocations and all walks of life. I believe that I have had some (outside- secular) experience as well as theological training and experience to serve our Synod and college as a member of the Board. 2. We are again getting back to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ as our main and primary business. Our Synod is also solid theologically, and I rejoice over that. 3. Matt. 28:19-20 covers it all “Go into all the world.” Training Christian churchmen and -women as professional and laymen will help fulfill the Great Commission. As a Synod we must do all to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Robert Bauer 1, Owner and manager of multimillion dollar business. 12 years’ experience on public school board. Served 11 years on Board of Control at Concordia, Austin. Serve as director on many public and private businesses. 2. Synod is moving back to the basic Biblical teachings I hold as true. 3. Synod should move to spread the Gospel into all the world and also with true vigor in this nation. It appears that the people of this nation are drifting more toward heathenism. Arthur F, Samuel 1, The college and training of full-time church workers is a top priority. I have served the college by being one of two laymen to initiate recruitment banquets over the state and served many years on the school’s advisory committee. 2. The Lord of the church has answered our prayers in turning back the liberal tide and false teaching and is slowly returning His church to its correct doctrinal position. 3. Now that we are back on firm ground in our theology it is time that we strengthen each other and have our church move out in evangelism, education, and stewardship. Let us be busy and make disciples of all that will hear. BOARD OF CONTROL BRONXVILLE 2 pastors, 1 layperson to be elected. PASTORS Albert W. Bahr, Niagara Falls, NY: Holy Ghost (EA); parish pastor. S. Bd. of Control, Bronx. 8. D. Acting Pres. 2; Cir. Cslr. 3; Bd. for Young People’s Work 8; BPE 2. C. Pastor 28. O. Pastoral Adv. Pioneer Dist. WL 10; Instr. Concordia, Milwaukee 2. Ernst R. Pflug, Bayside, NY: Redeemer (AT); parish pastor. S. Bd. of Control, Bronx. 4. D. Vice-Pres. 2; Cir. Cslr. 5. C. Pastor 22. O. LWML Dist. Cslr. 3. Delbert R. Roth, Hickory, NC: St Peter (SE); pastor. D. Cir. Cslr. 12, Task Force on Professional Growth 1. C. Pastor 22. O. LLL Dist. Pastoral Adv. 8. Albert P. Zoller, 41, Hilton, NY: St. Paul (EA); parish pastor. S. His Too Program 1. D. Open House 1. C. Pastor 15.O. LWML Calr. 3; LLL Cslr. 2; Luth. Miss. Soc. Pres. 4; Pastoral Cslr. Confirmation Week Camp 8. LAYPERSONS Betty A. Duda, 48, Oviedo, FL: St. Luke (S). C. LWML 25; SS & VBS teacher 10; Cong. Day School Teacher 2. O. Pres. Zone LWML 2; Pres. FG Dist. LWML 4; Winter Park Memorial Hospital Bd. 4; Rollins College Trustee 3; Sun Bank of Seminole Dir. 5; AAL Bd. 1.