# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1986_S181
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LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION 181

To Reaffirm Circuit Forums and
Convocations

RESOLUTION 5-16
Overtures 5-24—5-28 (CW, pp. 216-17)

Wuereas, The practice and experience of holding circuit
forums and convocations are relatively new (1981); and

Wuereas, Some excellent results have been achieved
because of them; and

Wuereas, Circuits need to be encouraged to strengthen
the spirit of unity, fellowship, and cooperation among their
several congregations; and

Wuereas, The cause of Christ and His church can be
better enhanced when God’s people gather together for in-
spiration, education, and motivation; and

Wuereas, Even greater success of the circuit forums
and convocations may be obtained as they are more care-
fully prepared for and planned; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod reaffirm the present practice
and procedures for circuit forums and convocations; and
be it further

Resolved, That all districts provide guidance to aid their
circuits in the development of forums and convocations
which provide for involvement of various age groups in-
cluding youth.

Action: None.

To Approve Convention Sites
and Amend Bylaw 2.29

RESOLUTION 5-17

Overture 5-129-5-130 (CW, pp. 238-39)

WHEREAS, Bylaw 2.29 b provides that only a host group
may request that the synodical convention be held at a
location outside St. Louis; and

Wuereas, A proposal was received to hold the 1992 con-
vention in Pittsburgh, Pa.; and

Wuereas, The Council of Presidents has reviewed and
recommended this proposal; and

WuEREAS, It would be of benefit to allow the President
to propose a convention site; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention accept the invitation
from Pittsburgh in 1992; and be it further

Resolved, That the convention approve St. Louis as the
site for the 1995 convention; and be it finally

Resolved, That the convention approve the following ad-
dition to Bylaw 2.29:

2.29 Time and Place of Next Convention

d. The President may also submit a site to the Coun-
cil of Presidents. Prior to submission, the district presi-
dent for the area in which the site is located, shal] be
made aware of the submission and agree to provide any
needed local support.

Action: Adopted (15).

To Amend Constitution Article VI 7
RESOLUTION 5-18
Overture 5-164 (CW, p. 283)

Resolved, That Article VI 7 of the Constitution be
amended as follows:

PRESENT WORDING
Congregations, pastors, teachers, or candidates for
the office of the ministry or that of a teacher in a par-
ochial school are, as a rule, received at the meetings of
the districts of the Synod, but may be received also at
the meetings of the Synod.

PROPOSED WORDING
Congregations and individuals shall be received into
membership at such time and manner, and according
to such procedures, as shall be set forth in the Bylaws
to this Constitution.

Action: Adopted (13).

To Revise Procedures for Electing
Circuit Counselors

RESOLUTION 5-19
Overtures 5-22-5-23 (CW, p. 216)

Wuereas, The current process for electing circuit coun-
selors has proven, in some instances, to be difficult or con-
fusing; and

Wuereas, This present procedure has been somewhat
frustrating for those charged with carrying out the process;
and

Wuereas, It would be advantageous for congregations
to submit only one pastor’s name as nominee for circuit
counselor; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod in convention amend Bylaw
4.11, Nomination and Election to read:

PRESENT WORDING

4.11 Nomination and Election

Every voting congregation of each Circuit shall nom-
inate as candidates for the office of Circuit Counselor
two men from among the pastors of member congre-
gations of the Circuit or from among the emeriti who
hold membership in one of the member congregations
of that Circuit. The nominations shall be made at least
six months prior to the elections and shall be submitted
to the Nominating Committee through the Secretary of
the District. If no candidate has received a majority, the
District Secretary shall mail to each congregation in
that Circuit a ballot containing the names of the two
men receiving the highest number of votes. The Nom-
inating Committee shall arrange a slate containing the
first choice for Circuit Counselor from each Circuit, pro-
vided that man is still available, or the second choice of
the Circuit if he is not. The District President shall fill
the slate where neither man is still available. The con-
vention shall have the right to alter the slate by amend-
ment. The convention shall then ratify the slate of
Circuit Counselors, which ratification shall constitute
election.

PROPOSED WORDING

4.11 Nomination and Election

Every voting congregation of each circuit shall nom-
inate as a candidate for the office of circuit counselor
two pastors of the member congregations of the circuit
or from among the emeriti who hold membership in one