# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S274 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 274 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Resolved, That the Synod rescind its decision to withdraw from the program at Saskatoon; and be it finally Resolved, That the final decision for a seminary in western Canada be left to a decision by Lutheran Church—Canada when it becomes autonomous. Emmanuel Lutheran Church Southey, Sask. Norman Ritter, President Brian Krienke, Secretary Howard Ulmer, Pastor Identical or similar: 6-57B to 6-571 St. Paul’s, Empress, Alta. St. Peter’s, Oyen, Alta. Redeemer, Prince Albert, Sask. Clayton Sailer Edward Heeg David Hilderman Redeemer, Regina, Sask. R. H. Olson Lutneran Fellowship, LaRonge, Sask. R. H. Heimbecker St. Paul's, Saskatoon, Sask. L. L. Guebert Peace, Sidney, B.C. Gordon Zorn St. Peter’s, Leduc, Alta. A. D. Wronko 6-58 To Deal with St. Catharines Bylaw Difficulty WHEREAS, In response to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod 1981 convention Res. 6-02A, the Lutheran Church— Canada has chosen to proceed with two seminaries in Canada, the one being the present seminary in St. Catharines, Ont.: and WHEREAS, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary— Ontario. St. Catharines, found it necessary to incorporate under Ontario law in order to be a viable teaching facility and in order to obtain a nonprofit organization status, and WHEREAS. Such incorporation places restrictions on the governance of the corporation together with the manner in which the directors are elected; and WHEREAS, A legal opinion has been sought from an Ontario lawyer concerning the matter of governance, which has resulted in the following suggested Bylaw, written by the lawyer: that Synod enter into a contractual relationship with the Canadian corporation which might be summarized in By-law 6.23 {1979 Handbook) as follows: ce. The St. Catharines Seminary. being a corporation incorpo- rated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, having a Board of Directors elected or appointed in accordance with such laws. shall not have a Board of Control, and as a condition of continuing support and recognition by the Synod, the St. Catharines Seminary shall enter into such agreement with the Board for Professional Education Services as the BPES may consider neces- sary or advisable to permit the Board to carry out its duties as set forth in Paragraph 6.05 {1979 Handbook] insofar as such duties relate to the St. Catharines Seminary: therefore. be it Resolved, That the Ontario District Board of Directors memorialize The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in con- vention to keep in mind that Ontario Corporation Law must be observed in any resolutions dealing with the governance of the St. Catharines Seminary in order to maintain its legal position in Ontario; and be it further Resolved, That the Synod in convention consider use of the above lawyer's opinion when setting Bylaws for the govern- ance of the St. Catharines seminary. Board of Directors Ontario District Harold Patzer, Secretary To Express Thanks to God for Dr. Zimmerman’s Ministry WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has bene- fited from the capable services of Dr. Paul A. Zimmerman as president of three of its system’s colleges from 1954 to the present; and Wuereas, He has provided a positive and supportive leader- ship in his service on numerous synodical committees, boards. and commissions; and WHEREAS, He has been especially instrumental in assisting the synodical officers to maintain and strengthen The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as a 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. Zimmerman and assure Dr. and Mrs. Zimmerman of our continued gratitude, prayers, and best wishes; and be it finally Resolved, That the convention express its gratitude by rising and singing “Now Thank We All Our God.” Board for Professional Education Services Walter Rosin, Executive Secretary 6-60 To Express Thanks to God for Dr. E. P. Weber’s Ministry WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has for the past 25 years enjoyed the capable service of Dr. E. P. Weber as president of Concordia College, Portland: and WHEREAS, He has served faithfully as a member of the pastoral ministry of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod since his ordination in 1942; and WHEREAS, He has served capably on several synodical and District boards and committees over the years; therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in convention assembled thank our gracious God for the person and dedicated service of Dr. E. P. Weber during his many years of ministry; and be it further Resolved. That the convention bespeak its prayers for continued blessings of God on Dr. and Mrs. Weber during the vears to come; and be it finally Resolved, That the convention express its gratitude by rising and singing the hymn “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.” Board for Professional Education Services Walter Rosin, Executive Secretary 6-61 To Establish Colloquy Program for Teachers in Black Ministry at Concordia, Selma WHEREAS, The synodical schools in Black ministry have an exceptionally high percentage of nonsynodically trained teachers; and WuHEREas. The Christian day school in Black ministry is a primary focal point for Christian education and Lutheran indoctrination for the congregations; and WHEREAS. It is difficult, if not impossible for the teacher who is not indoctrinated to teach effectively for the indoctrination of the students; and WHEREAS, The colloquy program is the way that the Synod has approved for the indoctrination and certification of non- synodically trained teachers for the teaching ministry of the Synod; and WHEREAS. It is most desirable for every teacher in our day schools to be indoctrinated and certified; and WHEREAS. There is a great need and hopefully more than adequate demand for a special effort for the certification of the teachers in Black ministry in the Synod; therefore be it