# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2010_S107
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MISSIONS

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altes Gymnasium, for which a feasibility study is currently
underway; and
Whereas, Hundreds of thousands of visitors from around
the world annually tour the Luther sites in Wittenberg, and the
500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017 is anticipated to
create a surge of visitors to Wittenberg, Germany, the birthplace of the Reformation; therefore be it
Resolved, That the 2010 LCMS convention thank its leaders for initiating those steps toward a potential visitor center
and interactive museum to proclaim the Gospel, which is a
critical part of the Wittenberg Project; and be it further
Resolved, That the ILSW be commended for initiating
the vision for such an interactive museum and visitor center and be encouraged to pursue this opportunity to promote
the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it was clearly articulated by the
sixteenth-century reformer of the church, Dr . Martin Luther;
and be it finally
Resolved, That the LCMS members on the ILSW Board,
the President of the Synod, the LCMS Board of Directors, and
the Council of Presidents inform the Synod of the Wittenberg
Project’s progress and opportunities for participation in and
support of this project .

Resolved, That LCMS World Mission spearhead the effort
to assist congregations in reaching these generations with the
Gospel .

Action: Adopted (11)
(After its introduction and brief discussion, Res . 1-08 was adopted as presented [Yes: 947; No: 48] .)

To Make a Concerted Effort to Reach Generation
X (born in the late 60s through the late 70s) and
the Millennials in the U.S. (those born after 1980
who are coming of age around 2000ff) with the
Gospel of Jesus
RESOLUTION 1-10
Overture L1-17 (TB, pp. 349)
Whereas, The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
reports that “fully one in four Millennials are unaffiliated with
any faith and describe their religion as ‘atheist,’ ‘agnostic,’ or
‘nothing in particular’ ”; and
Whereas, The percentage of young adults who regard
themselves as unaffiliated to any religion has grown from 12
percent in the 1980s to 23 percent in the 2000s; and
Whereas, We know from the example of Jesus Himself
that He was concerned about people of every age, preaching
to all the Good News of the Kingdom and calling them into
the kingdom of God and that it is the will of God that all be
saved; and
Whereas, This vast mission field exists in the communities where our congregations are carrying out their ministries;
therefore be it
Resolved, That congregations strive to understand better
these generations and the effective means to reach them; and
be it further
Resolved, That congregations be encouraged to actively
communicate the Gospel message in a manner that connects
with these generations; and be it finally

Action: Adopted (11)
(During discussion, a motion was introduced to amend the second resolve by adding “using the timeless treasures of the church’s
liturgies and hymns” after the word “generations .” The motion to
amend did not carry [Yes: 425; No: 631] and Res . 1-10 was adopted as presented [Yes: 779; No: 286] .)

To Urge the Prompt Appointment of an Individual
for Strategic Development of Hispanic Ministries
RESOLUTION 1-11
Overture 1-03 (CW, p. 149)
Whereas, The 2007 LCMS convention overwhelmingly
authorized “the President of the Synod, working with the
Board for Mission Services and the Blue Ribbon Task Force
on Hispanic Ministry and in consultation with the National
Hispanic Lutheran Convention, to appoint a Director for
Strategic Development of Hispanic Ministries as soon as funding is available” (Res . 2-04A); and
Whereas, Hispanic immigration into the U .S . continues;
and
Whereas, At the district, circuit, and congregational levels, LCMS members are seeking guidance and direction as
they make their plans to reach out to Hispanic people; and
Whereas, Funding for this position could not be found in
the past triennium; therefore be it
Resolved, That the 2010 convention again affirm the
need for faithful and effective outreach to Hispanic people,
affirm the need for an individual for strategic development of
Hispanic ministries to guide the church in this important task,
and urge the prompt appointment of this individual .
Action: Adopted (13)
(Res . 1-11 was adopted as presented, without discussion [Yes:
759; No: 53] .)

To Ensure Solid Lutheran Theological
Training for Missionaries
RESOLUTION 1-12
Overture 1-06 (CW, p. 150)
Whereas, Properly trained missionaries are essential to
the faithfulness of our mission outreach around the world;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the Board for Mission Services ensure that
the missionaries we send have a solid Lutheran theological
foundation for the proclamation of the Gospel wherever the
Synod is doing mission work .
Action: Adopted (13)
(Res . 1-12 was adopted as presented, without debate [Yes: 829;
No: 29] .)
2010 Convention Proceedings