# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S294 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 294 W. M. Childress I would hope that our Synod would con- tinue to work toward being a strong support system for both congregations and profes- sional workers. Earl W. Elowsky Roger J. Humann My desire for the Synod is for it to stand fast in its Biblical commitment and Confes- sional heritage and to abound in its work of evangelism both at home and abroad and inits education endeavors at every level. Martin A. Pullmann The Synod should never lose sight of its purpose of existence. It is a banding together of many people to reach out with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. To do this it must have astrong base. A strong base consists of intens- ive education in the Word of God at every level and a strong educational system for the train- ing of its professional workers. The church can only be as strong as its members. So training is very important. Dignified colleges. well paid professors, and purity of doctrine are vital toa forward-moving church. Robert I. Doggett I have been a member of the Synod's Commission of Adjudication since 1973 and am presently secretary of the commission. Adjudication of disagreements within the church family have not proliferated, but this commission provides one of the necessary means for problems that arise to be settled ina decent and orderly manner. I hope that the Synod can go forward in future years with the leadership walking together maintaining the purity of doctrine and practice. Daniel A. Utter 1. Go, teach, baptize. 2. Continue in God's Word. 3. Continue program of direct congrega- tional sponsorship of missionaries. COMMISSION ON APPEALS 3 pastors, 2 laypersons to be elected, (One teacher may be elected in place of one pastor.) PASTORS (incl. Teachers) Harlan Harnapp, 50. Broomfield, CO: Beautiful Savior (CO); pastor. D. Cir. Cslr. 1: Chr. Past. Conf. 3; BOD 12; V.P. 2: LLL Pastoral Adv. 2: et al. C. Parish pastor 26. O. WL Past Adv. 2: Boy Scouts of America Past. Ady. 22; et al. Robert T. Hartmann, 49, Cape Girar- deau. MO: Trinity (MO): principal. D. Chm. Teach. Conf. 1: BOD 8. C. Build. Com. 5. Thomas L. Heil, 51. Battle Creek, MI: St. Paul (MC): pastor. O. Battle Creek Civil Serv. Com. 5. Carl E. Korte, 55, Brookings. SD: Mt. Calvary (SD): pastor. S. Com. on Conv. D. Cir. Cslr. 15; 2nd V.P. 1; 1st V.P. 6. O. Reg. Past. Adv. for Gamma Delta 7. Bernhard G. Mueller, 74, Fort Wayne. IN: St. Peter (IN); retired pastor. S. Bd. of Appeals 3: Bd. Support & Pensions 5. D. Miss. Bd. 16; Bd. Evang. 4; Pres. 4. C. Parish pastor 42. O. Trinity Hosp. Bd. Mem. 14. Paul Mueller, 60, Sioux City. IA: Redeem- er (IW): pastor. D. V.P. 16; Sec. of Christ. Ed. 3. C. Parish pastor 22. O. Bd. Mem. St. Luke's Med. Center 9. LAYPERSONS John Lohrmann, 30, Walla Walla, WA: Trinity (NOW); attorney. D. Conv. Dele. 1. C. Chm. Christ. Ed. Com. 3; V.P. 3. Charles Pisieczko, 35, St. Petersburg. FL: Our Savior (FG): attorney. C. Chm. Fin. Com. 1; Chm. OSLC Found. Com. 1: Const. Com. 2. NOMINATIONS Robert L. Wahl, 61, Monticello, IA: St. John (JE); farmer. S. Com on Appeals 4. D. BOD 3. C. Elder 3; V.P. 8; Treas. 8. O. Miss. Valley Milk Prod. Bd.: Monticello Com. Sch. Bd. Harlan Harnapp Robert T. Hartmann Thomas L. Heil I agree totally with Pres. Bohlmann’s recent statement that we in the LCMS are neither isolationist nor ecclesiastical lovers: nor do we believe that we have an exclusive corner on God’s truth or that He has called us to be the teachers of all Christendom, as some have said. We do not rejoice that history has often seemed to cast us in the role of the loyal opposition. I would like to see the Synod remain open to all overtures with regard to union, but not to sacrifice the truth of God's Word for the sake of union. We should develop the “new spirit’ that prevails among us. I think we should spend time and money in developing spiritual gifts with our lay people. Carl E. Korte It has always been a joy for me to be a member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. We struggle to be as conservative as the Word and as liberal in its proclamation to all the world by every means at our command. I dream of a totally integrated program, where the joy we have in our salvation can be effectively shared with the man next door, as well as with our neighbor on the other side of the world. Berhard G. Mueller Cherish and preserve conservative theol- ogy reaffirmed and reestablished at our semi- naries. Revive love for the Synod on the part of pastors and congregations by an ongoing emphasis on spiritual renewal so that sacrifi- cial support will flow more freely and make possihle more aggressive reaching out in our communities and in pagan lands. Develop pastoral skills to use Law and Gospelin sucha way that the Spirit of God can breathe new life into our church. Considerate but relentlessly firm insistence on following synodical resolu- tions we have voluntarily covenanted to support when we joined. Paul Mueller John W. Lohrmann I would be glad to use the talents that God has given me in serving on the synodical Commission on Appeals. I am conyinced that the future of our church depends greatly upon the active involvement hy the laity in the work of the church at all levels. Charles Pisieczko Robert L. Wahl I hope (1) Synod will continue its strict adherence to the Scriptures as it has through the past vears, (2) that we will grow in our Christian faith and our desire to carry out “The Great Commission,” and (3) that this might be done at a more rapid rate by making all—even the remotest grass roots layman— aware of his responsibility in this endeavor. COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS 1 pastor, 1 layperson to be elected. PASTORS John Korcok, 57. Niagara-on-the-Lake. Ont.: Trinity (ON): pastor. S. CTCR 8. D. BOD 13: Chm. Miss. Dept. 7: JCILR 7: Chm. Par. Ed. Dept. 6. O. LLL Past. Adv. 4. George Wollenburg, 52. Billings, MT: Christ the King (MT): pastor. S. CTCR 8: 5th V.P. 4: ECOP. D. Pres.; Ist V.P. 3; Cir. Cslr. 6. C. Parish pastor 28. LAYPERSONS Don Ridgeway, 52, Raleigh, NC: Our Savior (SE). S. CTCR 8; ACDC 2. C. Chm. Bd. of Elders 1; Elder 3; SS teacher 13; Youth Cslr. 10. Richard Watson, 70, Carbondale, IL: Our Savior (SI); professor. D. Bd. of Par. Ed. 6; Chm. of Build. Com. 1; Cir. Coun. Sec. 3. C. Bd. of Elders 3; Chm. of Cong. 1; Bible class lead. 22. John Korcok I would like to see our Synod be the rallying center for all confessional Lutherans around the world because the Synod is holding firm to ts strong Biblical confessional stance. Atthes ime time it must become more mission- minded as the Lord opens the doors. There needs to be a deeper study of God's Word so that, as achurch faithful to the Lord, we speak to the problems that we face in the world, and as individual Christians we learn to deal with the problems of life in this day and age which is so secularized. George Wollenburg I believe that our church is confronted with the following threats at the present and in the future: (1) The continuing “allure” ofliberal theology. (2) The increasing influence of Amer- ican Fundamentalism with its unscriptural understanding of the means of grace. (3) The accommodation of our people to the values system of a secularized society. (4) Inclination to accept pragmatism as the basis for evaluat- ing our mission and ministry—if it works, it must be good. I believe the following are objectives toward which we must continue to direct our resources: (1) To remain orthodox, keeping the Gospel at the center of our teaching and preaching. (2) To pursue an aggressive evan- gelism program that is theologically orthodox. (3) To assist our pastors and congregations in helping our people grow ina truly Biblical and evangelical piety. (4) To continue to share our God-given doctrinal heritage with other churches through conversation and dialog. Don Ridgeway The Missouri Synod’s devotion to our Lord, the pure teaching of the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. and her own good tradition brings upon her an ever-increasing responsibility for evangelical witness and out- reach as Christians become ever more aware of her. Such devotion is the sure call of the church to a frightened generation of the world. Richard E. Watson I believe that The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod will keep steadily in view our Lord's command to “disciple all nations” and that its pastors and lay members will be encouraged to continue in His word and so become His “disciples indeed.” The Scriptural basis for our theological formulations should be continually and thoroughly searched, and the insights of the faithful teachers of the church should be remembered. The reports of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations should continue to be of help to pastors in equipping their members for their several works of ministry. BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE 4 laypersons to be elected. Roger Bettin, 55, Atlantis, FL: Our Savior, Lake Worth (FG); past pres. of mfg. co. S. Trustee—LCMS Found. 5: D. Com. LCMS Found. 5. C. Elder 6: Chm. Fin. Com., et al.