# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S199
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-47 To Revise Wording of Functions of Board for
Youth Services

5-52A—B To Make Board for Social Ministry Services
a Program Board

5-87 To Incorporate All References to Christian
Education as found in 1979 Handbook into 1983
Handbook

5-88 To Change Name from Social Ministry Services

: to Church and Society

are matters still requiring further study by the Commis-

jon on Structure; therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention commend these items
-to the Commission on Structure for further reflection
nd reporting to a subsequent convention.

Action: None.

To Decline Overture 5-83
(Dual Memberships)

RESOLUTION 5-52
© Overture 5-83 (CW, p. 234)

WHEREAS, The matter of dual memberships was
dealt with by the Synod meeting in convention:

1977 Res. 5-01

1979 Res. 5-08

1981 Res. 5-20; and

WHEREAS, This matter is being handled effectively
at this time in accordance with the procedures estab-
lished under the above resolutions; therefore be it

7—

PRESENT WORDING

A. CHURCH LITERATURE
11.01 Standing Committee

A Standing Committee on Church Literature,
appointed by and responsible to the Board for
Parish Services, shall—

a. study the needs of the church to determine
what literature may be required and also select
authors to undertake literary tasks, but the contract
to write books shall be issued by the publisher,

b. critically examine all manuscripts to deter-
mine their literary value, timeliness, and expediency.
Matters relating to doctrine shall be approved under
the prescribed procedure for doctrinal review before
publication;

c. study existing literature with a view to
recommending for translation, distribution, or
republication;

d. consider research projects which may be
proposed by members of the Synod, approve those
which meet certain standards, and allocate funds for
carrying on these projects;

. initiate studies in:

. Biblical research;

. church history;

. contemporary church problems;

. other areas of interest and value to the church;
. encourage a high standard of scholarship as
well as literary and artistic excellence;

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Resolved, That the convention take no action on this
overture.

Action: None.

To Decline Overture 5-21
(Board of Directors Receiving
into Membership)

RESOLUTION 5-53
Overture 5-21 (CW, p. 217)

WHEREAS, It is proper for the conventions to receive
applicants into membership; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 5-21 be declined.

Action: None.

To Reestablish Commission
on Church Literature

RESOLUTION 5-54

WHEREAS, There is a need for more literature which
reflects the confessional stance of The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod; and

WHEREAS, Concordia Publishing House feels that its
ability to produce such material would be greatly
enhanced if the present standing committee would
become a commission; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Committee on Church Literature
be designated to become the Commission on Church
Literature; and be it further

Resolved, That the wording of the Handbook be
amended to read:

PROPOSED WORDING

A. CHURCH LITERATURE
11.01 Commission on Church Literature

A Commission on Church Literature, appointed
by the President of the Synod shall—

a. study the needs of the church to determine
what literature may be required and also select
authors to undertake literary tasks, but the contract
to write books shall be issued by the publisher;

b. critically examine all manuscripts to deter-
mine their literary value, timeliness, and ex pediency.
Matters relating to doctrine shall be approved under
the prescribed procedure for doctrinal review before
publication;

c. study existing literature with a view to
recommending for translation, distribution, or
republication;

d. consider research projects which may be
proposed by members of the Synod, approve those
which meet certain standards, and allocate funds for
carrying on these projects;

e. initiate studies in:

. Biblical research;

. church history;

- contemporary church problems;

. other areas of interest and value to the church;
- encourage a high standard of scholarship as
well as literary and artistic excellence;

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