# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S299 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) strength in carrying out the Great Commis- sion. Our church schools, and specifically Concordia, Portland, must continue to empha- size orthodox teaching and preaching of the true Word, as well as progressive methodology in the class room. It must continue to develop programs for personal Christian growth, understanding, and involvement in faith, mission, and stewardship, encouraging full and sacrificial commitment on the part of all members from synodical leaders down to congregational members—a commitment that involves all of our resources for God's work. We can not continue to allow our colleges to operate on a shoestring. We can and must be finan- cially stable if the colleges are to prepare young people to carry on the Great Commis- sion. We must expand our educating and training of professional workers— a task we must give greater emphasis. Donald J. Nowatzki Concordia, Portland, has and will continue to face crises that require deep thought and fair perspective to assure it continues to serve the educational needs of the Synod in the Pacific Northwest. Future challenges must be analyzed and prepared for now. My 30 years of business experience in a variety of financial and planning positions provides me with the necessary tools and capabilities to assist the college in meeting these future challenges as well as providing responsible leadership. Jay F. Wisman I desired the Synod to stand on its histori- cal doctrinal position and resist the rapidly growing elements in American Lutheranism towards liberalism and change for change’s sake. I hope the Synod continues to adhere to its prior modes and forms of formal and digni- fied worship, resisting the constant attempts to accept modern, theatrical, and empty approaches to worship. And I hope our pastors and teachers are firmly trained in this vein at our seminaries. BOARD OF REGENTS RIVER FOREST 1 pastor, 1 teacher, 1 layperson to be elected. PASTORS Robert D. Koeppen, 43. Hinsdale, IL: Zion (NI); pastor. S. Com. on Worship 2: Doctrinal Rev. 7. D. Writer: Ad Hoc Stewp. Com. Mat. 1; Cir. Cslr. 1. C. Parish pastor 15; teacher 2; teacher prin. 2. O. Dele. to Convs.: floor coms. Herbert T. Wians, 56, Chicago, II: Hope (EN): pastor. S. BOR—RF 4. D. Cir. Visitor 2: LLL Zone Cslr. 2. LWML Zone Cslr. 2. C. Parish pastor 32. O. BOD Luth. Unity Vill. 4: BOD Luth. Home Service for the Aged 7: Bd. of Cont. Luth. H.S.S. 6. TEACHERS Arthur Bathje, 52. Lombard. IL: St. John (NI): principal. DCE. D. Bd. of Stewp. & Fin. 8: Supt. Adv. Cab. 7; Chm. Prin. Conf. C. Dir. of Christ. Ed.; leader and teacher of Adult & Children Prog. 14. O. Lombard Ed. Adv. Com. o Robert M. Carpenter, 45. Romeo, MI: Immanuel (MC): teaching pastor. 8S. BOR— RF 4: Sec. Miss. Flr. Com. 1. D. Supt. Cab. 4: Curr. Rev. Com. 6: Chm. No. Teachers Conf. 1. C. Bd. of Ed. Chm. 2: principal 4: Mus. Dir. 21. O. H.S. Theology Dept. Head 3. LAYPERSONS Ear] Hoffman, 55, DeKalb. IL: Immanuel (NI: prof. D. Campus Past. Com. 1. C. Elder 2: Chm. 2. Richard Krause, 53, Buffalo Grove, IL: St. Paul. Chicago (NI); President of company NOMINATIONS which supplies church and school supplies. C. Chm. 8; Bd. of Ed. 4; SS Supt. 10. Robert D. Koeppen Our Synod should continue on its strong Biblical path, proclaiming both an unfailing Christ and a clear, unerring Word of God. It must be greatly concerned that its transmis- sion of the Gospel of forgiveness from an inspired Scripture be accurate and true. In addition its colleges and seminaries must train pastors and teachers to integrate their faith and life so that future generations might be prepared to meet this world fully armed, ready to proclaim the Gospel, and able to wield properly the “sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Herbert T. Wians The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has been and, by God's grace, will continue to bea great church body in American Lutheran- ism. Our foundations are Jesus Christ and His holy Word. Our teachings are anchored firmly in that Word. As we move forward in the coming years, our determinations will be challenged. I believe that the measure of our faithfulness will determine the measure of our effectiveness. Therein lies the challenge for us all. Arthur Bathje Robert M. Carpenter One must approach the immediate future of the Synod with a sense of urgent. joyful optimism because the Lord has led us through atest of loyalty to His Word and preserved this church and its heritage. It is now urgent that we proceed with the task assigned to us in the Great Commission. Our beloved Synod is faced with fiscal challenges which will require creative and energetic approaches in order to make wise use of the resources provided by the Lord of the church. Preservation of the integrity of the Synod’s “system” of higher education must be a priority. Earl Hoffman The education of teachers is necessary for the personal and religious growth ofall people. and River Forest must have a continuing vital interest in that endeavor. With nearly 30 years as a teacher. administrator. and university professor in teacher education, I could give a valuable service to the Board of Regents. My present role is supervisor of student teachers and advisor to graduate students. This permits me to work with kindergarten children through the educational ladder to supervision of doctoral dissertations. Most of my publications and in-service deliveries have been in the area of school law. I would be willing and anxious to serve. Richard Krause I hold to the conservative. Biblical views of my Synod. especially as she defined her position during the recent troublesome years. It is my hope and prayer that the LCMS will continue in her course. unmoved by tempta- tions to merge or alliance just for the sake and prestige of numerical growth. I would see a major need in the more effective control of the sizeable “back door” losses through education and training. BOARD OF REGENTS ST. LOUIS 2 pastors, 1 teacher, 1 layperson to be elected. PASTORS Gerald E. Kuhn, 56. Falls Church, VA: St. Paul (SE): pastor. S. Armed Forces Com. 17: DSMP Luth. Counc. 15. D. Cslr. 1: Ist V.P. 7. 299 O. US Navy Chaplain 3; Retired as Rear Admiral 1981. Edgar F. Rehwaldt, 61, Richfield, MN: Mt. Calvary (MNS): pastor. S. BOR-Con. Sem. 8. D. BOD 4; Ed. Com. 2; Fin. Com. 6. C. Parish pastor 38. O. BOD N.L.P.T.L. 4: BOD Luth. Library Assoc. 2. Neil R. Schmidt, 47, St. Ann. MO: Hope (MO): pastor. S. BOR 8; Chm. Bd. of Stewp. 2. D. LLL Past. Adv. 4; LWML Past Adv. 2. C. Parish pastor 23. O. Asst. Dean St. Louis Con. Sem. 1. Richard H. Warneck, 46. Manchester. MO: Grace, Bellefontaine Neighbors (MO): pastor. S. Rep. to ELS 4; Bd. of Doct. Rev. 6: LCMS-ALC Fellow. Com. 6; Com. Ch. Lit. Syst. Subcom. 3. D. Cir. Cslr. 4: various officer and program committees. C. Parish pastor 22. TEACHERS Henry Bergman, 60, Manistee, MI: Trinity (MC); teacher. S. BOR-St. Louis 7; D. Miss. Bd. 4; Aid and Recuit. 4; Fiscal Rev. 4.C. FOR 1: principal 15; teacher 31. John F. Walther, 45, Decatur, IL: St. Paul (CI); Lutheran School Admin. D. Dist. Day Sch. Com. 3; Miss. Bd. 2; Ed. Com. 4. C. Luth. Sch. Assoc. 9. O. Luth. H.S. BOD 4; II. Center for Ed. Improv. 4. LAYPERSONS Herbert Freise, 64, Walla Walla, WA: Trinity (NOW); attorney. S. Bd. of Pub. Rel.: Com. on Const. Matters 1. D. BOD. C. Sec. & Chm. O. State Senator 12. Arno A. Lehenbauer, 38. St. Louis, MO: Immanuel (MO): accountant. S. Conv. Dele. 1: Flr. Com. Theo. Mat. 1. D. Deie. 2: Miss. Com. Dist. Conv. 1; Bylaws Com. 1. C. Elder 7: Bd. of Christ. Ed. 5: Bible cl. teacher 5. O. BOD Altenheim 4. Gerald E. Kuhn Edgar F. Rehwaldt It is my hope and prayer that our Synod will continue to remain firmly committed to proclaiming the whole truth of the infallible Word, that it will continue to boldly confess our faith as expressed in our Confessions and restated again and again in Synodical resolu- tions (cf. 1973). May our Synod provide solid training to our church workers, encouraging them to be loyal to God's Word and His mission. May we expand our mission outreach to more lands. and seize every opportunity to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Neil R. Schmidt Our Shepherd feeds and leads His flock by the Holy Spirit through the means of the Word of God and the sacraments and thus also through the efforts of “under shepherds” or ministers. Our Synod has always stressed the importance of a well-trained ministry. Our church today needs scholarly pastors if we are to complete the Lord's command to disciple all nations by going. baptizing, and teaching. I envision Concordia Seminary of St. Louis as a vital part of this process of training pastors and welcome the opportunity to promote this special training via the seminary. Richard H. Warneck As the Missouri Synod expands its world- wide ministry. our church must give careful attention to preparation of dedicated and well- equipped professional church workers who may enable the laity to fulfill their mission under Christ. To this task of preparation at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. I bring. by the grace of God. 13 years of experience as a pastor of large congregations. three years of teaching and administration at the Seminary, and four years of part-time seminary teaching concur- rent with service in the parish.