# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S164 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 164 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 8 To Survey Our Publications for the Youth RESOLUTION 8-10 Report 8-01 (CW, p.321) Wuereas, In the large quantity of literature pro- duced by our church there is both overlapping and omission of service (for example, the gap between Spirit and Arena); therefore be it Resolved, That we ask the Commission on Church Literature to survey the publications program for youth and, if advisable, employ the services of professional reviewers. Action: This resolution was referred to the Synod’s President. To Receive the Report of the Board for Young People’s Work RESOLUTION 8-11 Report 8-01 (CW, pp. 309—322) Your floor committee has reviewed the report of the Board for Young People’s Work. Although we found some theological expressions imprecise and am- biguous and brought this concern to the attention of the board and the Walther League staff, we heartily commend their program and their continuing efforts to state a theological basis for Christian youth work. We encourage them in their work and recommend that the convention receive their report. Action: This resolution was referred to the Synod’s President. To Revise “Handbook” Sections 7.61, 7.65, 7.71 a, 7.73, 7.83, 7.95 (Young People’s Work) RESOLUTION 8-12 Report 8-01 V (CW, pp. 321, 322) Overture 8-02 (CW, p.324) A. Wuereas, Our ministry among youth seeks to in- crease the involvement of our young people in the mis- sion of the church in the world; therefore be it Resolved, That Handbook Section 7.61 be revised to read: F. YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK 7.61 Purpose The purpose of young people’s work is — a. to proclaim among youth the presence, love, and power of God through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection has redeemed all people; b. to equip youth for faithful service to God and His world by a ministry of the Holy Spirit through Word and sacraments; c. to assist and train adults in building helpful Christian relationships with youth in contemporary culture; d. to enable youth and adults to share their unique gifts in ministry to one another within the Christian community and in ministry to the world as the witnessing people of God; e. to provide settings for Christian youth to demonstrate the mission of the church in word and life and for unclaimed youth to be exposed to the call of God in the Gospel. B. Wuereas, The Board for Young People’s Work has been encouraged to stimulate additional youth movements in our church; therefore be it , Resolved, That Handbook Section 7.65 be revised to read: 765 Administrative Organizations In support of the congregations of the Synod in ‘the ministry among youth the following serve as. administrative organizations: a. the youth committee of the congregation; b. the District Board (or Committee) for Young People’s Work; : c. the synodical Board for Young People’s Work; d. youth-led movements or associations, such as the Walther League. C. Wuereas, There is an apparent need for closer dialog between the synodical teachers colleges granting a bachelor’s degree in teacher education and the youth leaders of our church; and Whereas, At least 40 percent of all graduates receiv- ing assignments are requested to do youth work; there- fore be it Resolved, That Handbook paragraph 7.71a be re- vised to read (7.71 b remaining as is): G. SYNODICAL BOARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK 7.71 Membership a. The Board for Young People’s Work, consisting of two pastors, two teachers, four laymen, one seminary professor, and one professor from a synodical teachers college granting a bachelor’s degree in teacher education, shall be elected by the Synod. b. The president of the Walther League or his designated representative shall be a voting member of the Synod’s Board for Young People’s Work. D. Wuereas, The Board for Young People’s Work has been directed to assume an expanded role in the ministry among youth in our church; therefore be it Resolved, That Handbook Section 7.73 be revised to read: 7.73 Functions The Board for Young People’s Work. shall— a. act on behalf of the Synod to encourage and support a ministry among youth in all congregations and Districts; b. provide the Synod with a sound theological statement to serve as a means toward unity and coordination in the youth ministry; c. provide materials and training for youth and adults on parish and District levels for a variety of avenues in ministering to youth inside and outside the church; d. be responsible for the coordination of synodical efforts in the youth ministry and shall work cooperatively with other synodical boards and agencies in their concern for young people’s work, including evangelism, stewardship, so- cial welfare, Bible study, family life, professional church service, Christian literature, and the like; e. be responsible for all forms of interparish ministry among youth developed within the Synod, such as the Wal- ther League, young-adult groups, and other youth-led movements or associations; f. make suggestions to the Synod’s Board for Higher Education and other boards, committees, and agencies in the Synod responsible for the training of professional workers with youth; ; g. provide members of the Synod with information about