# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S148
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148 RESOLUTIONS

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church at the earliest practical date.

Action: Adopted (13).

(Res. 2-12 was introduced in Session 8. An amendment was
offered and discussed to substitute “begin to study” for “ab-
stain from developing.” In Session 10 this amendment was
declined. At that point still another ameridment was declared
out of order. The delegates decided 688 to 234 to close debate.
The resolution seemed to have been declined but upon a call for
a division of the house it was discovered that the resolution had
carried by a vote of 533 to 425. In Session ll a delegate served
notice of intent to move reconsideration but since he had not
voted on the prevailing side, this motion was ruled out of order.
Later another delegate, who was eligible to do so, filed such a
notice. In Session 13 the motion to reconsider carried. Under
the Behnken rule the convention decided to consider as a
substitute Res. 2-12A. After some discussion, the substitute
resolution was adopted.)

To Encourage Christian Education
and Recruitment of Teachers

RESOLUTION 2-13A
Overture 2-12 (CW, p. 78)

WHEREAS, The Constitution of The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod states in Article III that
among the objectives of the Synod are the establishing
of Christian elementary and secondary schools and the
training of ministers and teachers for service; and

WHEREAS, The well-publicized oversupply of teachers
in public education is not true of Lutheran elementary
and secondary schools; and

WHEREAS, The synodical teacher education enroll-
ment in some LCMS teacher education colleges has
decreased significantly during the past several years;
and

WHEREAS, There is an ever-growing need for qualified
teacher candidates in the schools of the LCMS; and

WHEREAS, There is a significant shortage of male
elementary teachers in Lutheran schools; therefore be it

Resolved, That the officers and members of the
Synod, its Districts, and its congregations be charged
earnestly to pray and work to establish, uphold, and
preserve Lutheran schools; and be it further

Resolved, That these leaders recruit talented and
consecrated young people, especially young men, for th
teaching ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That these leaders encourage young peop]
from different ethnic backgrounds to prepare for 't
teaching ministry; and be it finally

Resolved, That these leaders encourage congreg;
tions to review the facilities, working conditions, ‘az
salary scales for their teachers so that present ay
future teachers may be encouraged to enter and remain:
in the teaching ministry.

Action: Adopted (13). 4

To Develop and Make Available ...
Educational Materials for Urban
Areas and Multicultural Ministries,

RESOLUTION 2-14
Overture 2-24A—B (CW, p. 82)

WHEREAS, The Lord continues to call His church,
proclaim the Gospel to all people; and

WHEREAS, The Lord’s call challenges His church {9
proclaim the Good News to people of different races
cultures, many of whom live in urban areas; and .

WHEREAS, The effective proclamation of the Go
News requires educational materials which fit
language and cultural needs of the people involved; an

WHEREAS, Some materials have been produced w '
already could meet those needs but may be unknown:
the people involved; and

WHEREAS, Some Districts have resources an t
sons who could assist in preparing such additio
educational materials; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod, in consultation with
Districts, direct the Board for Parish Services to identi
the needs for such educational material for people
various races and cultures living in urban centers
be it further at

Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services iden'
existing resources to help meet these needs; and
finally

Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services
steps to provide additional educational materials.
help meet the total needs of people of various ra
cultures.

Action: Adopted (13).

To Encourage
All Schools to Observe :
National Black History Month.

RESOLUTION 2-15A
Overture 2-42 (CW, p. 87) ;
WHEREAS, The sharing of one’s culture, historyy