# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1986_S149
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THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS 149

Wuereas, The CTCR is presently reviewing the matter
of “spiritual gifts” in connection with its report on the the-
ology of evangelism; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod decline Overture 3-72 and
refer the faculty of Concordia Theological Seminary to By-
law 10.15 to follow the appeals procedure for material al-
ready approved and published.

Action: None.

To Decline Recommendation to Increase
Staff for Commission on Organizations

RESOLUTION 3-25A
Report 3-02 (CW, pp. 111-12)

Wuereas, Authorization for additional staffing is or-
dinarily the function of the Board of Directors; therefore
be it

Resolved, That while the convention is supportive of the
labor and ministry of the Commission on Organizations,
we respectively decline the request of the Committee on
Organizations and urge the Committee on Organizations
to seek additional assistance from members of our semi-
nary faculties.

Action: None.

To Decline Overture 3-88
RESOLUTION 3-26
Overture 3-88 (CW, p. 132)

Wuereas, The Commission on Theology and Church
Relations, established by the Synod in 1962, functions to
“assist the President at his request in discharging his con-
stitutional responsibilities” and to “provide guidance to the
Synod in matters of theology and church relations” (Bylaw
2.593); and

Wuenreas, The CTCR is well qualified to provide com-

petent opinions on matters of doctrine and practice for the
Synod, districts, and congregations; and

Wuereas, The CTCR does indeed call upon and seek
advice from competent theologians throughout the church
on matters of doctrine and practice as needed; therefore
be it

Resolved, That Overture 3-88 be respectfully declined.

Action: None.

To Decline Overtures 3-87A—F
RESOLUTION 3-27
Overtures 3-87A-—F (CW, p. 132)

WuEREAS, Time, available staff, and cost make it im-
possible for the Commission on Theology and Church Re-
lations to respond to requests for theological studies from
individual pastors, congregations, and circuits; and

Wuereas, Circuits and individual congregations, pres-
ently have the privilege of addressing their district con-
vention, and districts have the privilege of making such
requests of the CTCR; therefore be it

Resolved, That the 1986 convention respectfully decline
Overtures 3-87A-F.

Action: None.

To Decline Overture 3-08
RESOLUTION 3-28
Overture 3-08 (CW, p. 113)

Wuereas, Agreement in doctrine and practice does not
exist between The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and
those churches forming the new Lutheran Church; and

Wuereas, Such agreement is required before altar and
pulpit fellowship can be declared; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 3-08 be respectfully declined.

Action: None.

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