# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S84 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 84 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 1 Resolved, That the Synod encourage and support in every possible way the continuation of the relationship between all such churches and our Synod; and be it further Resolved, That the promotion of evangelistic en- deavors, such as the use of radio, television, film fes- tivals, and Christian literature, be encouraged, so that the true mission of the church may be carried out in these geographical areas. Action: This resolution was adopted. To Encourage and Commend the Work in England RESOLUTION 1-11 Report 1-06 (CW, p. 17) Wuereas, Our Synod has been made mindful of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England’s master plan, according to which it hopes to establish a self-support- ing church in Great Britain; therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod encourage the further development of the master plan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England; and be it further Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod commend Concordia Publishing House Ltd. for its foresight in enlarging its publishing headquarters in London for the further dissemination of Christian litera- ture in Europe. Action: This resolution was adopted. To.Establish Hostel Facilities in Europe RESOLUTION 1-12 Report 1-06 (CW, p. 18) — Wuereas, The witness of college and university stu- dents is vital in carrying out the evangelistic program of the church in all parts of the world; therefore be it Resolved, That the Board for European Affairs urge the Board of Directors of the Synod to consider the establishment of hostel facilities in certain areas of Eu- rope so that our Lutheran students:in those areas might have headquarters from which to provide a true witness for Christ during their time of study overseas. Action: This resolution was adopted. To Expand Work in Northern Brasil RESOLUTION 1-13 Report 1-02, III, B, 2 (CW, p. 9) Wuereas, The large area of northern Brasil is rela- tively untouched by our church’s mission; and Wuereas, The resources of finances and manpower of the Brasil District are not sufficient to meet the chal- lenge of this mission potential; therefore be it Resolved, That the Board for Missions and the Brasil District mutually develop an arrangement whereby the Synod may initiate and effect a program of outreach and ministry in northern Brasil. Action: This resolution was adopted. Overseas Graduate Work in Theology RESOLUTION 1-14 Report 1-05 (CW, p. 15) In response to the directive of the Cleveland con- vention to give special attention to the possibility of establishing an overseas graduate seminary, a study concerning this matter was conducted by representatives selected by the Board for World Missions together with representatives of the Asian seminaries and the churches to which they are related; therefore be it Resolved, That our national workers in other nations use acceptable graduate theological facilities available in their area; and be it further Resolved, That the Board for Missions arrange to bring selected national workers to the U.S. A. so that they may receive special training. Action: This resolution was adopted. To Plan Ministry to Foreign Students in the U.S. A. RESOLUTION 1-15 Report 1-05 (CW, p.13) Wuereas, High school, college, and university stu- dents, foreign research scholars, observers, and ex- changees studying in the U.S.A. total 150,000 and the number is still growing; and _ Wuereas, This strategic group of English-speaking representatives from 141 nations is sometimes referred to as our nearest foreign field; therefore be it . Resolved, That we urge our congregations and agen- cies to recognize the opportunity for witness to this strategic group; and be it further Resolved, That we request the Board for Missions to study possible approaches and implement a plan that will result in an effective ministry to this group. Action: This resolution was adopted. Survey of Mass Media in Missions © RESOLUTION 1-16 Report 4-52 Un (URO, p. 15) Wuereas, A survey of mass media in missions has been initiated in April 1965; and Wuereas, The use of mass media is important for the fulfillment of the mission of the church; therefore be it Resolved, That the results and findings of the sur- vey of mass media in missions be referred to the Board for Missions for its study and implementation. Action: This resolution was adopted.