# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S150
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150 RESOLUTIONS

league’s financial participation for the ensuing year;
and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod commend its television
ministry to the fervent prayers, the personal interest,
and the generous support of our entire church and im-
plore the continued benediction of our Lord upon its
worldwide proclamation of Christ’s saving Gospel
through this powerful ever-expanding medium of com-~
munication.

Action: Adopted (2).

To Amend “Handbook” Section 12.27
(Television)
RESOLUTION 10-09
Overture 10-18 (CW, pp. 424—425)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Television Productions
Board has prepared a position paper outlining basic
assumptions and objectives; and

Wuereas, The Board of Directors of the Synod has
resolved to receive the position statement and to ap-
prove the basic assumptions and objectives (CW,
p. 414); and

Wuereas, The present method of appointing per-
sonnel to the Lutheran Television Productions Board
as set forth in the synodical Handbook (Section 12.27,
p. 203) in section a, “Personnel,” has proved work-
able; and

Wuereas, The present statement in the synodical
Handbook does not adequately reflect the present and
projected responsibilities of the Board for Lutheran
Television; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod substitute for the present
Section 12.27 of the synodical Handbook the following:

12.27 Board for Lutheran Television |

a. Personnel. The Board for Lutheran Television shall
consist of seven members appointed by the Board of Direc-
tors and, as long as the Lutheran Laymen’s League partic-
ipates in the sponsorship of the Synod’s television ministry,
four additional members shall be appointed by the Board
of Governors of the Lutheran Laymen’s League. Two mem-
bers of the board shall be pastors. In making board ap-
pointments, attention shall be given to the special concerns
of the board.

b. Purpose

1. To confront the non-Christian, wherever he may be
found, with Jesus Christ so that the Holy Spirit can call
men to faith in Him who alone gives forgiveness of sins,
life, and salvation.

2. To dispose viewers toward a favorable reception of
additional approaches by the church via media and through
local follow-up.

3. To edify the Christian viewer and stimulate functional
Christian life.

4. To assist congregations, District media people, and
educational agencies of the church by providing creative
ideas, information, and programs for their use.

5. To provide research and development leadership for
the ilevision ministry of The Lutheran Church — Missouri

ynod.

6. To provide professional and ecclesiastical contact with
national and international television concerns.

c. Function

1. The board shall be responsible for formulating and
recommending television communication policy to the Synod.

2. The board shall be responsible for effecting the cor-

relation and coordination of the synodical television com-
munication endeavor with other boards, agencies, and aux-
iliaries of the Synod.

3. The board shall be responsible for preparing appro-
priate budgets for its work in accordance with synodical
procedure and policy.

4. The board shall be responsible for making a detailed
report to the Synod and to the Lutheran Laymen’s League.

d. Duties. In carrying out its assigned responsibilities, the
board shall —

1. Administer the television communication programs en-
abled by the financial resources available to it;

2. Supervise the execution of synodical policies and reso-
lutions relating to television communication;

3. Produce or cause to be produced materials for domes-
tic and international telecast and provide materials and
consultative service for Districts, congregations, and educa-
tional agencies;

4. Assist in training prospective pastors and missionaries
in the utilization of television for their ministries;

5. Arrange for conferences, workshops, institutes, or other
consultations for the purpose of coordinating and enhancing
all components of the synodical television effort;

6. Determine staffing needs, define the functions and
qualifications attaching to staff positions, and engage the
necessary personnel in accordance with the policies of the
Synod,

Action: Adopted as amended (2).

(Amendments: “and to the Lutheran Laymen’s League”
was added to 12.27c, 4. Also, 12.27a had read originally:
“ - four members appointed by the Board of Gover-
nors ...”.)

To Receive Report of Board for Public
Relations
RESOLUTION 10-10
Report 10-05 (CW, pp. 416—419)

Resolved, That the Synod receive the report of the
Board for Public Relations and acknowledge the work
of the board with thanks,

Action: Adopted (2).

To Receive Report of “Advance” Magazine
RESOLUTION 10-11
Report 10-06 (CW, pp. 419—420)
Wuereas, The increased circulation of Advance is
evidence of its wide acceptance in the church; and

Wuereas, The Coordinating Committee for Parish
Services has been successful in improving its services to
parishes; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod receive the report; and be
it also

Resolved, That the Synod express its appreciation for
the services rendered to Christ and the church by Ad-
vance magazine and its staff.

Action: Adopted (2).

To Remind Editors to Keep Within Certain
Scriptural Limits
RESOLUTION 10-12

Overture 2-76U (URO, pp. 11—12)

Wuereas, The official periodicals of the Synod cover
a wide range of materials; and

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