# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S177 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) of the Synod after a process of exposure and testing decided upon by the Synod in convention; 2. revisions in such books shall be made only by a convention of the Synod after requesting the appro- priate officers and commissions for an evaluation and recommendations; d. assist congregations in helping their members grow in discipleship so that the Gospel of Jesus Christ empowers people to manage time, talent, and treasure for the fulfillment of God’s purpose in their lives; e. assist congregations in becoming communities where fellow believers care for one another and share with one another those gifts which God has placed in their midst for the common good; f. coordinate the ministry to and among the mentally retarded and assist in developing materials for their education; g. maintain liaison and cooperation with the appropriate units of the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. and with assigned auxiliary and listed service organizations. 2.225 Standing Committees The board shall be assisted by standing commit- tees dealing with the following areas: Bible Study and Family Life Education Church Literature Congregational Administration Elementary and Secondary Schools Human Care (including advisory representation from the Board for Social Ministry Services) Ministry to Developmentally Disabled Sunday, Weekday, Summer Schools, and Confir- mation Instruction Worship To Create Council on Stewardship RESOLUTION 5-07 Report 5-02, II, U (CW, pp. 197—199); Overture 5-42 (CW, p. 223) WHEREAS, Continuing growth in the grace of total commitment of a Christian’s life is enhanced when programs and educational materials designed to encour- age such growth are permeated with the Scriptural Principles of managing life and all its resources; and WHEREAS, A compelling need exists in the Depart- ment of Stewardship and Financial Support for guid- ance and advice in developing and approving programs and activities which contain the Scriptural concepts of stewardship; and WHEREAS, Such advice and guidance can best be given by a council of persons who are both knowledge- able in the theology of stewardship and active in stewardship education; therefore be it Resolved, That a Council on Stewardship be created and that the following additional Bylaws be adopted to accommodate the creation of this council: PROPOSED WORDING . _ 2.721 Council on Stewardship a. There shall be a Council on Stewardship, STRUCTURE AND CONSTITUTION 177 c. assist congregations in helping their members grow in discipleship so that the Gospel of Jesus Christ empowers people to manage time, talent, and freasure for the fulfillment of God’s purpose in their ives; d. assist congregations in becoming communi- ties where fellow believers care for one another and share with one another those gifts which God has placed in their midst for the common good; e. coordinate the ministry to and among the mentally retarded and assist in developing materials for their education; f. maintain liaison and cooperation with the appropriate units of the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. and with assigned auxiliary and listed service organizations. 2.225 Standing Committees The board shall be assisted by standing commit- tees dealing with the following areas: Bible Study and Family Life Education Church Literature Congregational Administration Elementary and Secondary Schools Human Care (including advisory representation from the Board for Social Ministry Services) Ministry to Developmentally Disabled Sunday, Weekday, Summer Schools, and Confir- mation Instruction Action: Adopted (5). cee which shall assist the Board of Directors and the Department of Stewardship and Financial. Support in developing and approving programs, materials, and activities required in fulfilling their responsibili- ties as outlined in Chapter VII of these Bylaws. b. Membership. The Council on Stewardship shall consist of one District President selected by the Council of Presidents, one District stewardship executive, two parish pastors, and two laypersons, all of whom are knowledgeable in stewardship, selected by the Board of Directors from a slate of candidates proposed by the President after consultation with the District Presidents. The unit executive of the Depart- ment of Stewardship and Financial Support and his associate responsible for stewardship education and nurture shall serve in an advisory capacity. c. Functions. The Council on Stewardship shall— a 1. review, evaluate, and recommend policies and general plans for the stewardship education and nurture activities of the Synod; 2. study the needs of the Synod in order to assist in determining what stewardship programs are required; . 3. review stewardship materials that have been developed by the department, Districts, or others and which will be recommended, distributed, or utilized by the department in its various activities; 4. review new programs of deferred and special giving and make recommendations for their utiliza- tion and approval by appropriate boards; 5. review proposals for special appeals and make recommendations to the Board of Directors; 6. initiate proposals for programs, materials, and structure of the Department of Stewardship.