# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S38
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88 MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION

9.21, 9.23 (deleted), 12.19, and 15.03 (deleted) (TB 314
to 320, 4-33).

Resolutions 4-06 and 4-07 (TB 123) and 4-16 (TB
128) were referred to the Board of Directors for action.
Resolutions 4-15 (TB 127—128) and 4-37 (TB 332) were
referred to the Council of Administrators for action.
Res. 4-29 (TB 255) was referred to the Council of
Presidents for action.

This completed the work of Committee 4.

Elections

Chairman Bruns informed the convention of the
exact procedures taken in the counting of the ballots
for Res. 3-15.

This completed the work of Committee 14.

Theological Matters

Chairman Victor L. Behnken presented the report
of Committee 2.

The following resolutions were referred to the Presi-
dent of the Synod for action: 2-07 (TB 71), 2-08 (TB
71—72), 2-12 (TB 73—74), 2-25 (TB 259), 2-31 (TB
333), and 2-34 (TB 335). ‘

On TB 71, line 9, the reference “7-02 (CW, p. 360)”
is to be added.

The convention directed the CTCR to study charis-
matic movements, especially the baptism of the Spirit
(TB 258, 8-23). It accepted and commended “A Review
of the Question ‘What Is a Doctrine?’” (TB 258—259,
2-24). It adopted principles of guidance for participa-
tion in cooperative programs (TB 260, 2-26).

The Synod reaffirmed its acceptance of the doctrinal
statements previously held by the Synod and urged its
members to honor and uphold them (TB 325, 2-27 ). In
line 28 the words “to alter or” were deleted.

In TB 327, lines 9 and 12, the signatures are to read:
Victor L. Behnken, chairman, and W. E. Griesse, sec-
retary. The convention replaced Res. 2-35 of the 1967
convention by adopting another statement on conscien-
tious objection, in which it reaffirmed loyalty and obe-
dience to the government, its historic theological posi-
tion on conscientious objection to an unjust war, and
asked the government to grant status to a conscientious
objector to a specific war (TB 326—327, 2-28).

The convention decided that the materials provided
on hermeneutics should be studied and asked the Board
of Directors to provide funds for workshops for this
purpose (TB 327—328, 2-29). To TB 327, line 27, add
“App. C (CW, pp. 65—66).”

The first resolution to recognize Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr.. was recommitted to Committee 2 (TB 336,
2-36).

The Commission on Theology and Church Relations
was requested to send a clarification of “Doctrinal
Concerns” (TB 336, 2-37).

The Synod reaffirmed its belief in the plenary, verbal
inspiration of the Scriptures and their inerrancy and
asked the CTCR to clarify further the term “inerrancy”
(TB 337, 2-38).

A resolution, not printed in TB, was offered by
Committee 2:

RESOLUTION 2-39

Subject: To Recognize the Work of Dr. Martin Lu-
ther King Jr. 2-65U and 2-66U (URO,
pp. 7—8)

Resolved, That the Synod recognize the humanitarian
work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in behalf of his
people; and be it also

Resolved, That we respectfully decline the last two
resolveds of Overture 2-65U (URO, p.7).

The Synod resolved to abide by its historical posi-
tion regarding Scripture (TB 335, 2-35). On line 41 add
2-68U and 2-69U (URO, p.8). It received an expression
of concern to remain faithful to its Scriptural basis (TB
333, 2-30). It affirmed its desire to follow orthodoxy
(TB 334, 2-33). In the resolution the term “orthodoxy”
was changed to “true Biblical teaching,” and “hetero-
doxy” was changed to “false teaching.” It adopted the
report of the CTCR (TB 334, 2-32). The convention
resolved, on motion from the floor, that in future con-
ventions all resolutions of Committees 2 and 3 be pre-
sented to the convention prior to the last day, if at all
possible.

This completed the work of Committee 2.

Young People’s Work

Chairman Neunaber of Committee 8 presented the
report of this committee.

Res. 8-11, dealing with youth involvement and con-
cerns, was amended by the adoption of an eighth point:
“We believe and affirm that the BYPW will give counsel
and guidance to protect our youth against manipulation
by politically sophisticated individuals, so that the wit-
ness of our young people as Christians and citizens
may be the truth founded on accurate information.”
By common consent the third sentence of the third
affirmation was deleted (TB 210, lines 22 and 23). On
TB 210, line 20, the word “see” was changed to “become
aware of,” and in line 25 “aware of its oneness” was
substituted for the word “one.” The eight affirmations
were adopted, and the BYPW was asked to give top
priority to an effective implementation of these affirma-
tions (TB 209—211, 8-11).

The report of the Board for Young People’s Work
was accepted (TB 171, 8-09). A resolution was adopted
providing for the appointment of five young people to
the Board of Youth Ministry (TB 345, 8-12). Res. 8-02
was withdrawn (TB 167—168 and TB 344—345).

Revisions of the Bylaws for the Board of Youth
Ministry were accepted, Handbook 7.61, 7.65, 7.71, 7.73,
7.81, 7.83, and 7.91 (TB 381—383, 8-13).

This completed the work of Committee 8.

Higher Education

Dr. E. C. Weber introduced the report of Com-
mittee 6.

The convention adopted the resolution to amend the
Bylaws (Colleges and Seminaries): 6.11 (delete), 6.27 b,
6.27 (delete), 6.27d (delete), 6.39 (add), 6.53 a, b, ¢,
d, e, f, 6.54, 6.55, 6.59 e, 6.73 (delete), 6.79, 6.101, 6.103,

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