# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S152 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 152 RESOLUTIONS Resolved, That Concordia Publishing House be en- couraged to continue its present endeavor in this direc- tion. Action: Adopted (8). To Publish Dr. Wm. Beck’s Old Testament Translation if Feasible RESOLUTION 10-17 Overtures 10-15, 10-16 (CW, p. 424) WHEREAS, The matter of publishing the late Dr. Wil- liam Beck’s translation of the Old Testament in con- temporary English is presently under consideration by the Commission on Church Literature and the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishing House; and Wuereas, More time would be required for publica- tion than proposed in Overtures 10-15 and 10-16; there- fore be it Resolved, That the Commission on Church Literature and the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishing House be asked to continue their study of this manu- script and be encouraged to publish it if feasible. Action: Adopted (8). (An amendment to change the final words to “as soon as feasible” failed to carry.) To Encourage Church Publications Study RESOLUTION 10-18 Overture 10-21 (CW, p. 426) Wuereas, A plethora of publications has developed within our church at all levels; and Wuereas, Such proliferation risks wasteful overlap and mediocrity, impairing the image of the church in- ternally and externally; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod authorize a study of all present publications within the church; and be it further Resolved, That such study be undertaken by the Board for Public Relations; and be it finally Resolved, That periodic reports be made to the Board of Directors of the Synod so that recommendations growing out of this study can be presented to the Synod at the Milwaukee convention. Action: Adopted (18). To Receive Report of KFUO, KFUO-FM RESOLUTION 10-19 Report 10-24U (URO, pp. 76—77) WuereEas, Radio Station KFUO and KFUO-FM ren- ders invaluable service in strengthening our witness to Christ and the Christian life; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod receive the report with thanks to the staff and personnel of KFUO, KFUO-FM; and be it further Resolved, That the Synod urge its pastors and con- gregations to make use of the services KFUO provides; and be it finally Resolved, That the Synod urge its members to re- member KFUO in their prayers and also to give gen- erously for its support through gifts and bequests. Action: Adopted (13). To Consider West Coast Office of Public Relations RESOLUTION 10-20 Overture 10-27U (URO, p.78) Wuereas, There is an emerging need to establish a public relations office on the West Coast; and Whereas, The Board for Public Relations is presently studying the feasibility of establishing such an office; therefore be it Resolved, That Overture 10-27U be referred to the Board for Public Relations for further consideration and action. Action: Adopted (13). To Take Action on Committee Report re Editing of Theological Journals RESOLUTION 10-21 Report 10-07 (CW, pp. 420—421) Resolved, 1. That the faculty of Concordia Theological Semi- nary, Springfield, be commended for editing The Spring- fielder and be encouraged to continue to edit this theo- logical journal; 2. That the faculty of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, be commended for editing the Concordia Theological Monthly and be encouraged to continue to edit it; 3. That Concordia Publishing House be authorized to publish both theological journals; 4, That the doctrinal content of such journals remain loyal to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Symbols, with that diversity of expression which is both allowable and desirable within these boundaries; 5. That the journals be edited with a view toward serving the needs of the professional workers of the church (pastors, missionaries, professors, and teachers), specifically for the purpose of professional growth, edi- fication, and equipment for ministry; and also that these journals recognize their obligation to give a positive Lutheran theological witness to theologians and pastors outside our denomination; 6. That the content of these journals be regarded as the official position of the Synod only when they print what the Synod has adopted in convention; and be it also Resolved, That the Synod discharge the committee on editing theological journals. Action: Adopted as amended (13). (The final resolved at first read: “that the Synod dis- charge the committee with thanks.” Point 3 was amended.