# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1967_S107
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SYNODICAL ADMINISTRATION 107

Resolved, That the synodical Districts be urged to
hold their conventions before the end of July.

Action: Adopted.

To Utilize More Fully Counselors

Among the Deaf
RESOLUTION 4-14
Overture 4-26 (CW, pp. 114—115)

Wuereas, The synodical Handbook 3.41 requires the
District President to supervise the work of pastors in his
District and to check on the conditions in their congre-
gations, also to advise in various matters, and Section
3.63 of the Handbook provides for assistance to the Dis-
trict President in carrying out these duties; and

Wuereas, Ordinarily these officers of the Synod are
unable to carry out these duties personally when work-
ing with the deaf but must make use of interpreters; and

Wuereas, The Board for Missions to the Deaf for
many years made use of regional counselors for such
purposes, said counselors being capable of dealing di-
rectly with the deaf; therefore be it

Resolved, That the District President and/or the Cir-
cuit Counselor shall be encouraged to call upon the re-
gional counselor of the Ephphatha Conference of Lu-
theran Workers Among the Deaf to function as his assis-
tant or substitute in his official relationship to congrega-
tions of the deaf.

Action: Adopted.

To Establish Minimum Salaries
for Pastors and Teachers
RESOLUTION 4-15

Overtures 4-27 (CW, p. 115), 4-46 U (URO, p. 35)

Wuereas, The laborer in the vineyard of the Lord is
worthy of his hire; and

Wuereas, Some congregations do not provide ade-
quate compensation for pastors and teachers; therefore
be it

Resolved, That all congregations be encouraged to
recognize their responsibility before God to provide for
the welfare of the servants of God and of the congrega-
tion; and be it finally

Resolved, That District Presidents and Circuit Coun-
selors be urged to remind congregations of this responsi-
bility when this becomes necessary.

Action: Adopted.

To Reduce Size of Board of Support
and Pensions
RESOLUTION 4-16
Overtures 10-05 (CW, p. 288), 10-13 U (URO, p. 61)

-° Wuereas, The Board of Directors of the Synod has
pointed out that the reduced duties of the Board of Sup-

port and Pensions no longer require the services of 10
men; and

Wuereas, The present executive committee numbers
five men; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Support and Pensions be
reconstituted to number two pastors, one teacher, and
two laymen, effective with the 1967 convention.

Action: Adopted.

To Decline Overture re Misuse
of Contributions

RESOLUTION 4-17
Overture 14-05 (CW, p. 352)

WuerEAs, It is the policy of the Synod to use the gifts
of auxiliary organizations and individuals only for the
purposes for which they have been given; therefore he it

Resolved, That Overture 14-05 be declined.

Action: Adopted as given above.

To Study Concerns for New Forms
of Church Government

RESOLUTION 4-18
Overture 4-23 (CW, p. 114)

Wuereas, The congregational form of church govern-
ment does not in itself result “in abuse to the church’s
mission,” as alleged in the overture; and

Wuereas, Nevertheless, the complex situation obtain-
ing in urban areas does confront the church with the ne-
cessity of reexamining its method of operation; and

Wuereas, The Board of Directors has recommended
that the matter of District size and boundaries be stud-
ied by the Synod’s Department of Research and Statis-
tics in response to Detroit Resolution 4-18; therefore be
it

Resolved, That the concerns of Overture 4-23 be re-
ferred to the Department of Research and Statistics for
study and for recommendation to the Board of Directors
of the Synod, who shall report to the Synod at the 1969
convention.

Action: Adopted.

To Refer Financial Appeal of LHRAA
to Board of Directors
RESOLUTION 4-19
Overture 9-13 (CW, p. 277)

Wuereas, The Board of Directors of the Synod pres-
ently has the power to authorize “appeals for financial
support” (Handbook 9.73, 9.75); therefore be it

Resolved, That the request of the Lutheran Human
Relations Association of America be referred to the
Board of Directors of the Synod.

Action: Adopted.