# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1967_S114
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114 SYNODICAL ADMINISTRATION

Resolved, That the Synod urge its representatives to
attempt to hold subsequent increases in budget to a
minimum figure and in no case more than 5% per
annum.

Action: Adopted as given above.

To Decline Overture 3-03 but to Require
a Formal Report (LCUSA)

RESOLUTION 4-41

Overture 3-03 (CW, p. 86)

Wuereas, It is required that all church bodies which
are in the Lutheran Council in the U.S. A. participate in
the Division of Theological Studies; and

Wuereas, In all other work of the council each par-
ticipating body may determine whether to participate in
a division, department, or office; and

Wuereas, The extent of the participation of The Lu-
theran Church— Missouri Synod is presently deter-
mined by the President of the Synod on recommenda-
tion of the Council of Administrators of the Synod and
thus reflects the opinion of the various boards of the
Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 3-03 be declined; and be it
further
“ Resolved, That, nevertheless, the representatives of
the Synod to LCUSA file a formal report with the Synod
‘on the occasion of each convention of the Synod.

Action: Adopted.

To Study the Possibility of Engaging
Executives on Contract
RESOLUTION 4-42

Overture 4-19 (CW, pp. 112—113)

Wnereas, The executives of the Synod presently
serve without tenure; and

Wuereas, There appears to be merit in extending this
practice to the District level; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Districts be encouraged to seri-
ously study and consider for adoption the procedure of
appointing executives to serve on a contractual basis.

Action: Adopted.

To Change Method of Fund Solicitation
by Agencies
RESOLUTION 4-43

Overture 14-09 (CW, pp. 352—353)

Wuereas, There is need to define more precisely the
method of securing approval for the solicitation of funds
by various agencies operating within the Synod; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the following changes be made in
Chapter IX, “Finances,” Section G, “Solicitation of
Funds,” of the synodical Handbook:

9.71 Collections Beyond Congregational Bounds

a. The solicitation of funds for the benefit of any institu-
tion, society, or association among the congregations of the
Synod must have the approval of the Board of Directors of
the Synod before such solicitation may be undertaken when-
ever the solicitation is to be made among congregations be-
yond the limits of any one synodical District.

b. In cases where the solicitation is to be made among
the congregations of a synodical District within which the
soliciting agency is located, but beyond the number of con-
gregations directly identified with the soliciting institution,
society, or association, the approval of the Board of Directors
of that synodical District shall be required before such
solicitation may be undertaken.

9.73 Collections Beyond District Bounds

a. Approval by the Board of Directors of the Synod shall
be required for each solicitation of capital funds beyond the
confines of any one District by all listed in paragraph 9.71
above.

b. Approval by the Board of Directors for the solicitation
of operating funds beyond the confines of any one District
and an annual audited financial report to the Board of Di-
rectors shall be required by all listed in paragraph 9.71
above. Any such approval shall be reviewed at least every

years.

Action: Adopted.

To Revise Duties and Functions of Board
of Social Ministry (formerly Welfare)

RESOLUTION 4-44

* Overtures 9-15 and 9-16 (CW, pp. 277-—278)

Wuereas, It has been clearly established that the
concern for the social needs of people is an integral part
of the work of the church in serving the “whole man”;
and

Wuereas, Coordination of the various agencies of so-
cial welfare in our church is highly desirable; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the Synod authorize the following re-
vision of the synodical Handbook:

A. BOARD OF SOCIAL MINISTRY
13.05 Duties and Functions

The board shall —

a. serve as the administrative agency for social ministry
interests of and within The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod;

b. stimulate and encourage Christian social ministry
within congregations and groups of congregations; establish
and maintain standards of social ministry activities and pro-
mote related research; give assistance to Districts regarding
the implementation of social ministry programs; conduct
studies of social ministry needs prior to the establishment
of health and welfare agencies so that good stewardship of
the church’s effort might prevail; give counsel to the Board
of Directors of the Synod regarding social ministry con-
cerns; conduct institutes and seminars in social ministry con-
cerns nationally and regionally; participate in world relief
programs; participate in social service agencies within the
church and before governmental authorities on national,
state, or municipal levels; maintain liaison with the Division
of Welfare Services of the Lutheran Council in the U.S. A.,
as well as other agencies whose programs may have a bear-
ing on our social ministry;

c. accredit health, social service, and chaplaincy agencies
as an assurance that the agencies meet acceptable standards
of performance in meeting demonstrated needs and that
they have achieved a responsible relationship with the Synod
and its jurisdictional units;