# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1967_S126
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126 HIGHER EDUCATION

Resolved, That the Synod express its thanksgiving to
‘God for His blessings to-the college and high school and
to the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That: the Synod encourage our congrega-
tions to. observe. the occasion with special prayers of
-thanks on an appropriate date.

- ‘Action: Adopted. |

To ‘Commend Donors for Special Support.
-of . Concordia, Seward ;
RESOLUTION 6-03

Overture 6-50 (CW, p. 217)
- ‘Wuereas, Alumni, parents, and friends of Concordia
‘Teachers .College, Seward, Nebr., especially those who
live in the Concordia College Association area of Con-
‘eordia, Seward, have made gifts totaling nearly $500,000
to Concordia in the past few years through its program
of development known as HUB Help Us Build) ; there-
-fore be’it- ;

Resolved, That the Synod commend these donors for
their special support of Concordia, Seward, and encour-

‘age further support and prayers in such continued
efforts.

' etion: Adopted.

‘To Refer Question of Chairs of Stewardship
and. Evangelism.
RESOLUTION 6-04

Overture 6-33 (CW,-p. 211)

Wuereas, We recognize the concern of the Indiana
District for establishing chairs of stewardship and evan-
gelism; and

Wuereas, The Christian life of stewardship and evan-
gelism already receives recognition in the curricula and
‘the cocurricular programs of our synodical schools;
therefore be it ,

Resolved, That we refer Overture 6-33 to the Board
for Higher Education and the synodical schools for con-
tinuing attention.

Action: Adopted.

To Study Further Lutheran Lay
Higher Education
RESOLUTION 6-05

Report 6-02 (CW, pp. 162—163)

Resolved, That the present Study Commission on Lu-
theran Lay Higher Education be dissolved; and be it
further

Resolved, That a study committee of three members
be appointed by the President of the Synod to serve for
the next 2 years; and be it further
.. Resolved, That this committee study the concerns of
«Lutheran lay higher education; and be it further

Resolved, That the recommendations submitted to

‘the 1967 convention by the Study Commission on Lu-

theran Lay Higher Education (CW, p.163, a—j). be
referred to this study committee for consideration; and
be it finally

Resolved, That this study committee report to the

Board for Higher Education for subsequent reporting to:

the 1969 synodical convention.
Action: Adopted.

To Ask Districts to Give Financial Aid
to Applicants for the Ministry by Colloquy
RESOLUTION 6-06

Report 6-03 (CW, pp. -164—165)

Wuenreas, Applicants by colloquy for the holy minis-
try of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod are both
valid and valuable additions to the ranks of the ministry
of the church; and us .

Wuereas, At least one year of intensive seminary
study is required of all such applicants, ‘demanding
full-time attention; therefore be it

Resolved, That the District sponsoring the applicant
be encouraged to extend necessary financial aid for the
year of seminary study.

Action: Adopted.

To Assess Personnel Needs
“RESOLUTION 6-07

Overture 6-38 (CW, p. 213)

- Resolved, That the various boards and agencies of the
church examine their personnel needs as to numbers,
types, and extent of training; and be it further

Resolved, That they project the needs in the various
fields of service for at least a 10-year period; and be it
finally

Resolved, That they submit their findings to the
Board for Higher Education and through it to the
church at large and particularly to the boards, institu-
tions, and agencies of the Synod concerned with the re-
cruitment and training of personnel to accomplish their
objectives.

Action: Adopted.
RESOLUTION 6-08
(Replaced by Resolution 6-22)

To Adopt Uniform Procedures for Student Aid
RESOLUTION 6-09

Overture 6-48 (CW, p. 216)

Resolved, That all District student aid committees
make their commitment of aid to students and notify
both the student and his respective synodical school of

‘their action no later than August 15 prior to the aca-

demic year for which aid is being granted; and be it fur-
ther.