# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S207
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 207

To Develop a Plan for
the Recruitment of Church Workers

RESOLUTION 6-14
Overture 6-34 (CW, p. 267)

WHEREAS, There is a continuing need for church
workers as indicated by the shortage of at least 150
teacher candidates in 1982; and

WHEREAS, It would be desirable to have detailed
projections for the future needs of the Synod in the area
of all church workers; therefore be it

Resolved, That we urge the Board for Professional
Education Services together with the Department of
Personnel and Statistics to develop projections regard-
ing the need for church workers in all areas, to devise a
recruitment plan for meeting these needs, and to pre-
pare for submission to the 56th regular convention
(1986) a program for the substantial financial support of
pastoral and teacher candidates.

Action: Adopted as amended (11).

(Amendment: the final words “and to prepare .. .””)

To Intensify Efforts
re Hispanic Training

RESOLUTION 6-15B
Overture 6-47 (CW, p. 270)

WHEREAS, The Board for Professional Education
Services reported to all members of the Synod in various
articles in issues of the Reporter concerning Hispanic
training; therefore be it

Resolved, That the BPES continue and intensify its
efforts to develop Hispanic seminary extension pro-
grams as avenues for the preparation of men, in an
on-site location, in order that they might be equipped for
pastoral ministry among Hispanics; and be it further

Resolved, That any further developments or infor-
mation be shared with the entire church through the
Reporter.

Appendix—Past Reporter articles regarding His-
panic training at River Forest: May 2, 1983, p. 2; Feb. 21,
1983. (Hispanic ministry conference), pp. 1—2; Sept. 2,
1982 (Board of Directors authorizes use of FIR funds), p.
2; Aug. 2, 1982 (Board for Mission Services), pp. 1—4;
May 24, 1982, p. 4; May 10, 1982, p. 3.

Action: Adopted (11).

(By common consent the singular “program” and “avenue”
were changed to plural.).-

To Decline Overture 6-27
(Colloquy Designation)

RESOLUTION 6-16
Overture 6-27 (CW, p. 266)

WHEREAS, The designation CQ followed by the year
of completion of the colloquy program is helpful; and

WHEREAS, This designation implies no stigma what-
soever; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 6-27, “To Revise Annual
Designation for Those Colloquized,” be respectfully
declined.

Action: Adopted (11).

To Decline Overture 6-48
(Fort Wayne)

RESOLUTION 6-17
Overture 6-48 (CW, p. 271)

Resolved, That we decline Overture 6-48, “To Recog-
nize Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, for Overcoming
Insurmountable Odds.”

Action: Adopted (11).

To Express Thanks to God
for Dr. Zimmerman’s Ministry

RESOLUTION 6-18
Overture 6-59 (CW, p. 274)

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
has benefited from the capable services of Dr. Paul A.
Zimmerman as president of three of its system’s colleges
from 1954 to the present; and

WHEREAS, He has provided a positive and supportive
leadership in his service on numerous synodical com-
mittees, boards, and commissions; and

WHEREAS, He has been especially instrumental in
assisting the synodical officers to maintain and
strengthen The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod asa
solidly confessional church body; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod in convention assembled thank our gracious God
for the person and diligent service and work of Dr.
Zimmerman for 39 years of ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That the convention thank and commend

Dr. Paul Zimmerman and Or. Walter Rosin