# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S395
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MISSIONS 395

capable of filling the elective and appointive positions in the Dis-
tricts; and

Wuereas, It is desirable that synodically called and salaried
workers devote their full time to accomplishing the purpose for
which they have been called by Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod ask these synodically called and salaried
workers to devote their full time to the accomplishment of those
purposes for which they have been called by Synod.

Two Full-Time Associates in Evangelism Department
(Memorial 403)

Wuereas, Evangelism. is basic to the life and work of the
church, as is in accordance with the reason for the formation of
a synodical union (see Preamble of the Constitution of Synod)
and in accord with Synod’s objects (See Article III); and

Wuereas, An active evangelism program in The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod has borne much fruit in winning souls
for Christ and His kingdom; and

Wuereas, So many of our pastors, who should lead their con-
gregations in neighborhood evangelism, find their time and energies
absorbed by other duties in their parish and, therefore, find that
they themselves need occasional stimulation and direction in this
most important work; and

Wuereas, This stimulation and direction can best be supplied
by specialists in our own Synod and in well-led co-operative
efforts; and

Wuereas, Our Synod’s limited experience and the longer ex-
perience of other bodies in the field of Area Evangelism both
indicate the need and the value of a larger staff than our Synod
now has in this Department; and

Wuereas, Experience in both our church and other bodies
has indicated that a program of Area Evangelism Mission can be
financially self-supporting; and

Wuereas, The many contacts provided by our church’s “Lu-
theran Hour” and “This Is the Life” programs, coupled with the
present-day increased interest in religion, make this a most oppor-
tune time for doing everything possible to promote and to guide
greater mission efforts throughout our Synod; be it therefore

Resolved, That Synod authorize the calling of two (2) full-
time associates for our present Secretary of Evangelism and a Field
Staff of as many full-time regional directors as Synod deems
necessary. BurraLo Circuit PastorAL CONFERENCE

H. Eart Muer, Chairman
’ Ruvowp J. Key, Jr. Secretary

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