# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S275
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 27

Resolved, That a special program at Concordia, Selma, be
designed for teachers in Black ministry in the Synod which
would take into consideration both the requirements of the
colloquy committee and the peculiar needs of Black ministry in
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That the key issues of Black American history,
traditions, and culture be integrated into the program to equip
the teachers better to adapt to a Black setting and to give the
teachers a clearer understanding of the nature and purpose of
the task as a teacher in Black ministry in the Synod: and be it
finally

Resolved, That funds be solicited to assist our teachers to
avail themselves of this specially prepared colloquy program
for certification into the teaching ministry of the Synod.

Commission on Black Ministry
Richard Dickinson, Executive Secretary

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To Expedite the Library Addition
at Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne

WHEREAS, The seminary's move from Springfield to Fort
Wayne has been a tremendous success: and
WHEREAS, Library space for a seminary is two times that
necessary for a college; and
WHEREAS. The accrediting agency for the seminary has
given marks of excellent in all categories and a warning
because of library space: and
WHEREAS, The Synod seems to be dragging its feet: therefore
be it
Resolved, That the Synod proceed immediately to expedite
the library addition at Fort Wayne.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Beaumont, Tex.
John W. Sij, President
Tim Byers, Secretary