# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S139 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) RESOLUTIONS 139 in the convention presents considerable difficulties for the Committee on Nominations; therefore be it Resolved, That the intent of Resolution 8-01 be car- ried out during the next biennium by the appointment of five young people as advisory members of the Board of Youth Ministry by the Council of Administrators upon recommendation of the President of the Synod; and be it also Resolved, That at the 1971 convention of the Synod, nominations for the board shall fulfill the requirements of 7.71 a and b. Action: Adopted (16). To Revise Bylaws for Board of Youth Ministry RESOLUTION 8-13 Overture 8-07 (CW, pp. 375—376) Resolved, That the following Bylaw revisions for the Board of Youth Ministry be. approved: F. YOUTH MINISTRY 7.61 Purpose The purpose of youth ministry 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. 7.65 Administrative Organizations In support of the congregations of the Synod in the min- istry among youth the following serve as administrative organizations: a. the youth ministry committee of the congregation; b. the District Board (or Committee) of Youth Ministry; ce. the synodical Board of Youth Ministry; d. youth-led movements or associations, such as the Walther League. G. BOARD OF YOUTH MINISTRY 7.71 Membership a. The Board of Youth Ministry, consisting of one pastor, one teacher, one representative of one of our synodical schools, two laymen, and five young people, shall be elected by the Synod. b. The young people shall be chosen for a 2-year term and shall represent the diverse interests and background of our church, conscious of age and ethnic groups. 7.73 Functions The Board of Youth Ministry 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 min- istering 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 youth work, including evangelism, stewardship, social wel- fare, Bible study, family life, professional church service, Christian literature, and the like; e. provide guidance 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 move- ments and associations; f. provide information and guidance regarding profes- sional youth leadership to the Synod’s Board for Higher Edu- cation 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 the Christian youth ministry through all of the Synod’s in- formational media; h. initiate and direct research activities necessary to de- velop, improve, and promote the youth ministry; i. provide leadership to and arrange training conferences for District Boards (or Committees) of Youth Ministry and assist them in developing forms of ministry for youth and youth leaders suitable to emerging needs and opportunities: j. provide guidance to the members of the Synod spon- soring junior organizations, including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs, Camp Fire Girls, and similar groups, and shall represent the Synod in maintaining relationship with the national leadership of such organizations and related national agencies; k. be authorized to secure the services of an Executive Secretary of Youth Ministry and of such other assistants as are needed and approved by the synodical Board of Directors. H. DISTRICT BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) OF YOUTH MINISTRY 7.81 Election or Appointment Each District shall elect or in some other way establish a Board (or Committee) of Youth Ministry on an admin- istrative level with other District boards (or committees) and in harmony with synodical administrative structure. 7.83 Functions The District board (or committee) shall cooperate with the synodical board in the encouragement and support of a comprehensive ministry among youth in all congregations of the Synod and in administering interparish activities of the youth ministry within the District. I. CONGREGATIONAL YOUTH COMMITTEE 7.91 Purpose and Duties The congregation shall be encouraged to elect a youth committee annually. This committee shall have as its pur- pose the maintenance of close and sympathetic relations be- tween the adults and young people of the congregation and the furtherance of the best interests of youth ministry in the congregation. It shall counsel and assist youth groups. It shall report to the congregation at its regular meetings and shall be responsible for promoting interest in and support of youth ministry within the congregation. Action: Adopted (16). 9. SOCIAL ACTION AND WELFARE To Commend Dr. Werner Kuntz RESOLUTION 9-01 Overture: Special Wuereas, A special gift of God has been given to our church in the person of Dr. Werner Kuntz, under whose unique perception, understanding, and skill in the min- istry of relief for the burdened a real ministry of leader- ship and service has been rendered as director of the program since its beginning in 1953; and