# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1986_S158
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Resolved, That we rescind Res. 4-02A 3 of the 1983 syn-
odical convention.

Action: Adopted (9).

To Establish Generalist
Staff Pilot Program

RESOLUTION 4-\7A
Report 5-05, 1X (CW, p. 178)

WHEREAS, Research indicates that the laity and clergy
feel distant from the Synod and district; and

Wuergas, The district staff is the primary contact be-
tween the Synod and congregation; and

Wuereas, The current district pattern of staffing is to
assign staff to specific ministry areas; and

Wuereas, A staff generalist is a person who works with
a specific number of congregations (e-8-; 50 to 75) in plan-
ning, implementing and resourcing; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Planning Council be requested to
invite several districts to initiate a pilot program in order
to test the concept of a generalist staff through reassign-
ment of present staff rather than by staff additions; and
be it further

Resolved, That this program be evaluated and reported
by the Planning Council to the next synodical convention.

Action: Adopted as amended (10).

(In the first resolve, the words following “concept” were added.)

To Praise God
for Forward in Remembrance

RESOLUTION 4-18
Report 4-05 (CW, pp- 153-54)

Wuereas, Many dedicated individuals, including
150,543 donors, faithfully gave of their time and talents
to raise the vision and awareness of Christ’s church in the
stewardship of God’s gifts and blessings; and

Wuereas, By March 4, 1986, Forward in Remembrance
had allocated $65,883,000 for 814 new mission and min-
istry projects; and

Wuereas, Dr. Gerhardt W. Hyatt served with outstand-
ing faithfulness in directing Forward in Remembrance un-
til his death, and

WHEREAS, Forward in Remembrance has brought much
growth and blessing to our Synod and to those who par-
ticipated in this special appeal; therefore be it

Resolved, That we give thanks to God for the donors
and volunteers of our Synod, especially Dr. Gerhardt W.
Hyatt, who as God’s instruments made Forward in Re-
membrance such a success, and be it further

Resolved, That we give praise and thanks to God for
His grace and blessing bestowed upon His beloved church
through Forward in Remembrance by rising and singing
the Common Doxology.

Action: None.

CE —————

RESOLUTIONS

To Encourage Consultation Prior
to Establishing New Executive Positions

RESOLUTION 4-19A
Overture 4-46 (CW, p. 162)

WHEREAS, Synodical boards, commissions, agencies,
and departments of the Synod require synodical approval
before engaging additional executives; and

Wuereas, District boards require district approval be-
fore engaging additional executives, and

Wuereas, Effective overall planning requires better
communication and cooperation between the Synod at the
national and district levels; and

Wuereas, Better communication would enhance the
overall effectiveness of ministry at the national and district
levels by providing program coordination and the elimi-
nation of unnecessary duplication; therefore be it

Resolved, That national and district offices be encour-
aged to consult with the Planning Council or its coordi-
nating committee before establishing any additional
programmatic executive positions; and be it further

Resolved, That the ultimate decision and responsibility
for engaging an additional executive remain at the appro-
priate national or district level.

Action: None.

To Thank God for His Servant,
John E. Herrmann
RESOLUTION 4-20
Report 5-05 V, Appendix 5-05B (CW, pp- 177, 179-83)

Wuereas, God has always provided servants to meet
special needs and opportunities in His church; and

Wuereas, He gave to The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod His servant Dr. John E. Herrmann to awaken His
people toa renewed awareness of the life in Christ as stew-
ards of all God has given; and

Wuereas, He called this faithful servant of the Synod
to eternal rest in 1985; therefore be it

Resolved, That we thank God for His mercies to John
E. Herrmann and for the blessings his life has given to the
Synod by observing a moment of silent and prayerful trib-
ute.

Action: None.

To Decline
Overtures 4-15A—4-17, 4-21, 4-29-4-30

RESOLUTION 4-21
Overtures 4-15A—4-17, 4-21, 4-29-4-30 (CW, PP- 156-
59)

WueEreas, The unrestricted operating fund of the Synod
has had revenues in excess of expenses during the last
triennium; and

Wuereas, Bylaw 2.711 ¢ 1 requires that the Synod op-