# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S317
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PARISH EDUCATION 317

Recommendations to Synod: Part VII — Bible Institutes

That we acknowledge the progress made in leadership educa-
tion during the past triennium through part-time Bible Institutes;
that we encourage more congregations to unite in sponsoring and
developing such evening schools for the training of men, women,
and young people for various types of Kingdom work; and that
we advise all Bible Institutes to work toward the achievement
standards developed by the Board for Parish Education.

ACTION
The following resolution on “Bible Institutes” was presented
by Committee 4 and adopted:

Resolution 8

Wuereas, Bible Institutes are an effective aid to Christian life
and work; and

Wuereas, Today there are about 60 Bible Institutes conducted
in 15 Districts; and

Wuereas, There is growing interest in such institutes; there-
fore be it

Resolved, (a) That we acknowledge with thanks to God the
progress made in leadership education through part-time Bible
Institutes; and be it further

Resolved, (b) That while emphasizing that such institutes
cannot replace Sunday school teachers’ meetings, we encourage
more congregations to unite in sponsoring and developing such
schools for the training of men, women, and young people for
various types of Kingdom work; and that we advise all Bible
Institutes to work toward the achievement standards developed by
the Board for Parish Education.

I. Family Life Education
1. The General Program

a. During the past triennium the purpose of family-life educa-
tion has been sharpened, the scope expanded, and the program
evaluated. As part of the total teaching and pastoral ministry it
aims “to help every family in becoming by the grace of God a spir-
itually growing, responsible, Christian family unit.” It includes:
sound indoctrination, training in family worship, helping families
meet Christian standards, parent education, serving various types
of families: new families — “marginal families” — aging families,
couples’ groups, training in Christian family living, marriage