# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S188
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

Resolution 6

Wuereas, All members of Synod —both clerical and lay —
have a divine obligation to recruit young men and women for the
preaching and teaching ministry; and

Wuereas, Our history as a church has shown us that the unique
character of the Lutheran ministry requires that our colleges and
seminaries enroll young men and women who

1. Are spiritually dominated and dedicated
. Are physically energetic and vital

. Are mentally healthy

Are emotionally mature

Are academically competent

Are socially competent

Are economically dependable

Are wholesome in character

. Are faithful

. Possess effective work habits and study skills

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11. Possess qualities of leadership; therefore be it

Resolved, (a) That these criteria be given wide distribution
throughout our Synod; and be it further

Resolved, (b) That all members of Synod be repeatedly re-
minded of their duty in recruiting qualified young men and women
for the preaching and teaching ministry.

Resolution 7
Whereas, An effective recruitment program involves an ex-
penditure of money; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Board for Higher Education make necessary

budgetary provision for the development of techniques and mate-
rials essential to an effective recruitment program.

SECTION C

Developments in the 1953—1956 Triennium
Special thankfulness is due to the Triune God who in each of
the school years since the 1953 convention in Houston provided
the colleges and seminaries of Synod with a new record enroll-
ment. Reports of the individual institutions will provide the
record for each school.