# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S1059
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326 PARISH EDUCATION

nished by our teachers’ colleges (or seminaries) through the;
summer sessions, extension and correspondence Courses in Bible
doctrine, church history and practice, and religious education. *

4. In all of these arrangements, women teachers in our hi
schools should be expected to meet the sam

e requirements as
women teachers in Lutheran elementary schoo

VIL Conclusion
In this report the committee has endeavored to c
basic questions related to the status of the teacher in our Synod.
Our committee was concerned with finding all the clear Statements
of the Bible on this question. On some matters, such as the Ch:
the ministry, and the call, the Bible speaks plainly. On other
matters, like the establishment of auxiliary offi
not give detailed instructions. The Lord has gi

Onsider all

has with remarkable consistency held to the Position on the status
of the teacher presented in this memorial,

Our committee is in unanimous agreement in presenting this

ing Christ’s kingdom through effective Christian education.

Our committee presents this report with the prayer that the
more complete understanding of the status of the teacher may lead
all members of Synod to a fuller appreciation and recognition of
the important work these “servants of the Word” are engaged in
and that each teacher may continue to work with faithfulness and
consecration in the important work to which God has called him.

Rev. W. H. MEver, Chairman

Dr. TuEo. Hoyer

Dr. Artuur W. Kuincx

Pror. Marmn J. Naumann

Dr. Arruur L, Miter, Secretary

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PARISH EDUCATION

ACTION

ae rning this matter, Committee 4 recommended, and Synod
wh “Conce ,
deesotved: Resolution 8

ex s y
W e recognize the tensive and thor ce) ugh tud: of

tus of the teacher by the committee appointed to make this
“the sta

study; and as, We recognize the need of further study of some of
WHEREAS,

i i port; therefore be it
ints contained in the report; .
oan lved, That we commend the Committee on me Status ot
Teacher for its extensive, thorough, and scholarly report;
the te
it .
and Re slved That we urge a continued study especially of the
es . ;
; and be it
i ontent of the report; an
So vrlocd That we reaffirm the position held by our Synod
the individual congregation or group of congregations con ;
that i the full right and privilege of calling the gervan ei
cerned d required to carry on the wide range of activities include
or
ee he ministry of the Word; and be it om
Resolved, That our Synod recognize those called OY aes -
tions for the various activities included in the minis ;
the Word as “ministers of the Word,” whose specific area ot
ine onsibility is determined by the congregation which issues
resp!
all; and be it finally .
" Resolved, That this designation be also properly applied ®
those ‘who are officially called to similar positions by the churc
z ion thereof.
at large or any portion .
Another resolution was submitted by Committee 4 and adopted

by Synod: Resolution 9

‘ALL
THE STUDY OF THE CAL
Wuereas, The varying practices of congregations a oa nance
, ini to individu: e.g.,

i itting the ministry of the Word e
vegular and termin al call, appointment, contract, etc.) focus at
re , ‘
tention on the doctrine of the call; therefore be it a

Resolved, That we urge all members of Synod and espedi y
the conferences of pastors and teachers to give serious considera-
tion to the doctrine of the call; and be it - oes

Resolved, That we urge the program committees of conferen .
of pastors and teachers held in conformity with ne eas -
Synod (Sec. 4.101 and 4.103) to include this study in their p

during the next triennium.