# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1986_S216
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216 RESOLUTIONS

Wuereas, In its chaplains and pastoral counselors the
Synod has 200 specialists in pastoral care, 15 of whom are
nationally certified educators in pastoral care skills; and

Wuereas, The Synod has implemented a wide-ranging
program of continuing education for the greater effective-
ness of its clergy in ministry to the people of God; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the Synod authorize the Board for Social
Ministry Services (Chaplaincy Services) to develop curric-
ulum offerings in pastoral care; and be it further

Resolved, That the board consult with the Committee
on Continuing Education to assure that curriculum offer-
ings meet. synodical continuing education standards; and
be it finally

Resolved, That the board consult with the Synod’s
professional schools for possible integration into their of-
ferings in continuing education.

Action: None.

To Decline Overtures 7-46—7-47B
RESOLUTION 7-21
Overtures 7-46—7-47B (CW, pp. 365-66)

Wuereas, The Board for Social Ministry Services of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has already formed a
new contractual relationship with the former partners in
Lutheran Social Services System; and

Wuereas, The “Memorandum of Agreement” allows the
Synod to purchase some services and to supply other ser-
vices, but it does not impose an obligation to purchase
services; and

Wuereas, The Board for Social Ministry Services con-
stantly reviews the standards for social services; therefore
be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline overtures
7-46—7-47B.

Action: None.

To Decline to Establish
Professional Workers Aid Fund

RESOLUTION 7-22
Overture 7-74 (CW, p. 371)

Wuereas, Fiduciary responsibilities of the Board of
Managers—Concordia Retirement Plan would not permit
the investment suggested in Overture 7-74, using the plan
as a source of funding; and

Wuereas, There are income-tax issues which must be
considered that would make such a proposal both unde-
sirable and unworkable; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 7-74 be respectfully declined.

Action: None.

To Decline to Encourage Prioritizing
Saving Gospel in Social Ministry
Affirmations

RESOLUTION 7-23
Overture 7-06 (CW, p. 357)

WHEREAS, The concerns of Overture 7-06 have been ad-
dressed in the more comprehensive theological statement
of the Social Ministry blueprint, and will be addressed fur-
ther in the statement on the theology of Social Ministry
being developed by the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 7-06 be respectfully declined.

Action: None.

To Recognize and Encourage Work
of Dr. Medardo Gomez

RESOLUTION 7-24
Report 7-01 (CW, p. 345)

Wuereas, Dr. Medardo Gomez, pastor of Resurrection
Lutheran Church in San Salvador and President of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church of E] Salvador, has served
the cause of the Gospel through the creation of Socorro
Luterano, the Lutheran Relief Agency of El Salvador, and
through extensive programs to aid the destitute, the dis-
placed, and the victims of civil war; and

Wuereas, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has
assisted the Evangelical Lutheran Church of El Salvador
in mission and world relief programs and in support and
assistance through Lutheran World Relief, Inc.; and

Wuereas, Dr. Gomez has been threatened and unjustly
accused of subversive activities as a result of his human-
itarian programs in a war-torn country; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
assembled in convention express to Dr. Gomez and his staff
its fraternal support for his Lutheran witness to the Gospel
under trying conditions, and its concern for his safety; and
be it further

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
assembled in convention thank our gracious God for the
strong witness of Dr. Gomez in ministering without regard
to political affiliation to the needs of those driven from their
hemes; and be it finally

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
assembled in convention, through Dr. Bohlmann, assure
Dr. Gomez, Resurrection Lutheran Church, and the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church of El Salvador of its prayers for
him, his family, and those who support him in his ministry.

Action: Adopted as amended (12).

(During discussion the words “and his staff” were added in the
first resolve and “without regard to political affiliation” in the
second.)

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