# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S151
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PARISH, YOUTH, AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 151

WHEREAS, Such exceptions are allowed both by the
Handbook of the Synod (2.57) and previous convention
action (1981 Res. 2-01); and

WHEREAS, A restudy of the term of office would be
desirable with view to establishing a greater uniformity
between the length of term for both elected and ap-
pointed boards and commissions; therefore be it

_ Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod extend the terms of office of the Institute’s Board
of Governors from three to six years; and be it further

Resolved, That the board terms be limited to two
such six-year terms; and be it further

Resolved, That the President of the Synod designate
two of his five appointees to serve for a six-year term
and three for a three-year term; and be it further

Resolved, That the first three members elected to the
Board of Governors by the membership of the Institute
in 1983 be elected for six-year terms, while the next two
be elected for three-year terms; and be it further

Resolved, That section 2.603 of the Handbook be
changed to read: “They shall serve a maximum of two
six-year terms”; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod’s Commission on Structure
be asked to study the advisability of establishing
greater uniformity of tenure for all elective and ap-
pointed offices up to two successive six-year terms and
make appropriate recommendation to the 1986 con-
vention.

Action: Adopted (13).

To Encourage Use of Tracts
and Recognize 25 Years
of Concordia Tract Mission

RESOLUTION 2-22
Report 2-04 (CW, p. 70)

WHEREAS, The Lord of the church for 25 years has
blessed the ministry of Concordia Tract Mission, having
called it into existence in 1958; and

WHEREAS, This ministry, by its association with
Concordia Publishing House, has been able to function
effectively, proclaiming the message of salvation to
many throughout the world; and

WHEREAS, This ministry has served the Synod, its
member congregations and individuals, and other Chris-
tians in helping to carry out the Great Commission of
Christ to bring the Gospel message to the whole world;
and

WHEREAS, This ministry has shipped 160,500,000
Pieces of Christian literature in reaching people for
Christ; and

WHEREAS, This ministry has been effective in en-
couraging others to be a part of the outreach ministry
through the Paper Peace Corps program by sending
Christian literature, Bibles, New Testaments, and other
materials to foreign countries; therefore be it

Resolved, That we raise our hearts and voices in
praise and thanksgiving to almighty God for 25 years of
blessings that have come to the church and to souls
around the world through the Concordia Tract Mission;
and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage the support of the
ministry of Concordia Tract Mission through our
prayers, seeking God’s richest blessings on its efforts
and its outreach program; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage individuals, organi-
zations, and congregations, to support the tract ministry
and its program with their gifts and sacrifices, so that
more and more people will experience the joy of the
Gospel message of the Good News in Jesus Christ,-our
Savior; and be it finally

Resolved, That individuals and congregations in
ministry be encouraged in a greater use of tracts.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Continue Strong Programs
of Service
to the Developmentally Disabled

RESOLUTION 2-23
Report 2-01, VII (CW, p. 47)

WHEREAS, Budget constraints temporarily have
forced a delay in the appointment of a person to fill the
position of the retiring secretary of services to the
developmentally disabled, of the Board for Parish Ser-
vices; and

WHEREAS, Ministry with people who are develop-
mentally disabled continues to be a matter of deep
concern for the Board of Directors and the members of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services be
requested to ask its executive secretary to administer
the 1983—84 programs for services to developmentally
disabled people through his office; and be it further

Resolved, That as soon as funds become available,
the Board for Parish Services be encouraged as its first
priority to appoint a secretary of services to the develop-
mentally disabled.

Action: Adopted (13).

To Encourage Placement
of The Lutheran Witness
into the Home of Every Member
RESOLUTION 2-24
Report 2-03 (CW, p. 68)

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Witness is the major com-
munication tool and the official periodical of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; and