# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S127
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CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS, MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS 127

structed to include in the proposed Manual of Opera-

tions some acceptable methods of presenting brief daily

minutes to synodical conventions.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Interpretation of Cleveland Convention
Resolution 11-23
RESOLUTION 5-13
Overture 5-39 Un (URO, pp. 31, 32)

Wuereas, A problem has arisen regarding the in-
terpretation of Resolution 11-23 of the Cleveland con-
vention of 1962 (Proceedings, p. 156), which resolution
states in part:

That no member (official or advisory) of any synodical
or District board or committee be permitted to enter into

any business contract involving the business with which
that board or committee is concerned.

therefore be it

Resolved, That Resolution 11-23 of the Cleveland
convention be interpreted as having reference to busi-
ness contracts whereby financial profit accrues to the
individual or his firm or organization.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Ordain Called Male Teachers
RESOLUTION 5-14
Overture 5-24, 5-25 (CW, pp. 183, 184)

Wuereas, The terms “ordination” and “installation”
do not differ essentially; and

Wuereas, Concerned governmental offices often con-
sider ordination essential in the granting or withhold-
ing of certain rights and in determining status in the
application of various laws; and

Wuereas, The ordination of called male teachers
would give added recognition to the God-given min-
istry and office of the teacher; therefore be it

Resolved, That henceforth congregations of the
Synod ordain and install called male teachers into the
ministry to which the congregation has called them;
and be it further

Resolved, That ordination status be granted retro-
actively to all qualified and officially called and in-
stalled male teachers of the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That a liturgical order for the ordination
of a teacher be formulated, containing the specific
charge as to the area of service to which the teacher
is called, and that this order be sent to every con-
gregation and pastor of the Synod; and be it finally

Resolved, That Sections 4.15, 4.17, 4.19, 4.25, and
any other pertinent sections of the Handbook be re-
vised to include provision for the ordination of teachers.

Action: This resolution was referred to the Com-
mission on Theology and Church Relations for a report
to the next convention.

To Decline to Appoint a Fact-finding
Committee

RESOLUTION 5-15

Overture 5-41 Un (URO, p. 32)

Wuereas, The Synod has provided specific pro-
cedures for handling all charges dealing with doctrinal
matters; and

Whereas, These procedures (Handbook, Article V)
are available to all who believe they have just cause;
therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 5-41 Un be declined.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Decline to Demand Dr. Martin Marty’s
Resignation from “Christian Century”

RESOLUTION 5-16

Overture 5-32 Un (URO pp. 23, 24)

Wuereas, The Synod has provided specific pro-
cedures for handling all charges dealing with doctrinal
matters; and

Wuereas, These procedures (Handbook, Article V)
are available to all who believe they have just cause;
therefore be it.

Resolved, That Overture 5-32 be declined.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Decline to Request the President
to Seek Removal of Dr. Alfred O. Fuerbringer
from Presidency of Concordia Seminary
St. Louis
RESOLUTION 5-17

Overture 5-33 Un (URO, pp. 24—26)

Wuereas, The Synod has provided specific pro-
cedures for handling all charges dealing with doctrinal
matters; and

Wuereas, These procedures (Handbook, Article V
and Section 6.83) are available to all who believe they
have just cause; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 5-33 Un be declined.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Decline to Request Withdrawal
of Missouri Synod Clergymen from “Dialog”

RESOLUTION 5-18

Overture 5-35 Un (URO, pp. 28—30)

Wuereas, The Synod has provided specific pro-
cedures for handling all charges dealing with doctrinal
matters; and

Wuereas, These procedures (Handbook, Article V
and Section 6.83) are available to all who believe they
have just cause; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 5-35 Un be declined.

Action: This resolution was adopted.