# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S366
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

366 PARISH EDUCATION AND SERVICES

(7-08)

To Encourage Better Salaries for Teachers

WHEREAS, We recognize the indispensable contribu-
tions of the ministries of Lutheran teachers in the total
program of Christian education and communication of
the Gospel message; and

Wuereas, We recognize our obligation properly to
provide for the needs of those who labor in the service
of our Lord; and

Wuereas, While the cost of living in our nation con-
tinues to rise, we frequently note disparity between the
salaries paid teachers in public education and those paid
teachers in our parishes and secondary schools despite
comparable professional training and experience; and

Wuereas, In general the professional responsibilities
of the Lutheran school teacher in the Christian school
and in the broader ministries of education in the parish
can exceed those of his (or her) counterpart in public
education; and

Wuereas, There is often little or no difference be-
tween the extent of service required of male and female
teachers; and

Wuereas, The ministries of the parish pastor and
teacher can be equally demanding in terms of time,
preparation, and responsibility; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod encourage local parishes
and school associations to —

1) raise the salaries of teachers, striving to make
these salaries comparable with the salaries of other pro-
fessional educators with similar professional prepara-
tion and responsibilities; and

2) adopt salary scales based on responsibility, train-
ing, and experience, and to eliminate salary disparity
between pastors and teachers, and between male and fe-
male teachers where the responsibility, training, and
experience are equivalent; and be it further

Resolved, That we commend the congregations which
have maintained an adequate salary for teachers.

FACULTY
ConcorDIA TEACHERS COLLEGE
River Forest, Ill.

(7-09)

To Explore New Frontiers in
Christian Education

Wuereas, God is always beckoning His people to re-
spond to His love for all men by seeking new ways by
which He ean choose to touch the lives of His redeemed;
and

Wuenreas, His past blessings on the labors of His peo-
ple encourage us to be bold in seeking out such new
ways to express our response to His all-encompassing
love; therefore be it

Resolved, That our synodical educational institutions

cooperate with the Board for Higher Education and
other concerned boards and commissions in giving at-
tention to the need for developing qualified servants of
the Word who can deal wisely and lovingly in the pro-
fessional area of early childhood education and in the
area of guidance and counseling of children, youth, and
adults; and be it further

Resolved, That these institutions be encouraged to
engage in research activities in those areas which will
have meaning and benefit to the educational processes
and programs of the church; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Higher Education and
our synodical educational institutions be encouraged and
supported in their preparation of specialized school per-
sonnel (such as school psychologists, speech therapists,
school social workers) and in the preparation of person-
nel to provide leadership for early childhood education
programs in our parishes; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Higher Education and
our synodical educational institutions be aided (1) in
the establishment of guidance clinics to provide labora-
tory settings for educational programs that are designed
to prepare guidance counselors whose orientation is in
the Gospel of Jesus Christ as well as to serve the needs
of people in proximity to these clinics, and (2) in the
establishment of centers for educational research which
can serve as resource for the boards and agencies of the
Synod as they program new approaches to the chal-
lenges of Christian education in the days ahead; and
be it finally

Resolved, That all responsible boards, commissions,
agencies, and institutions of the Synod be encouraged
to explore and experiment with new ways and means
by which our Lord can use His church as His mission
to all men, and to do so with boldness and confidence
in His guidance and blessing in the exploration of these
new frontiers in Christian education.

FAcuLTY
CONCORDIA TEACHERS COLLEGE
River Forest, Ill.

(7-10)

To Reject All Government Support
for Christian Day Schools

Whereas, Scripture has clearly established that there
is to be separation of church and state: “Then saith He
unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things
which are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are
God’s.” (Matt. 22:21)

AC Art. XVIII, 12—13, Triglot, p. 85:

Therefore the power of the Church and the civil power
must not be confounded. The power of the Church has
its own commission, to teach the Gospel and to administer
the Sacraments. Let it not break into the office of another;
let it not transfer the kingdoms of this world; let it not
abrogate the laws of civil rulers; let it not abolish lawful
obedience; let it not interfere with judgments concerning
civil ordinances or contracts... . As Christ says, John