# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2010_S42 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) grateful hearts and willing hands to serve. As Christians, with any endeavor, we ask, “How does this glorify God and point to Christ as Savior of the world?” Concordia University System equips individuals who carry out a response to this question and live out this faith in all walks of life. Stewardship of this valuable source of workers for our church and leaders in the Kingdom is important for our Synod. I offer my hands to continued service on the Board for University Education to carry out this task. PHOTO NOT Our Synod is currently struggling with how best to share Christ with an America that has become increasingly multireligious and secular. We need to tap the vast array of talents God has given the members of our church in order to actively engage the world around us, and to share with it the timeless truths of Holy Scripture in new and creative ways, including participation in interfaith dialogues. Thus more of the lost, the hurting, and the broken will have the opportunity to hear of Christ, come to know Christ’s love, and trust Him as their Savior from sin. Lisa C. Spence, Atlanta, GA; Grace (FG); Information Technology Management. C. Altar Guild 1. O. Univ. Adv. Com. for Information Technology 6. Arlo W. Pullmann, Laurel, MT; St. John (MT); LCMS 42; Pastor. S. Conv. Deleg. 2; D. 1st VP 4; 2nd VP 1; Cir. Couns. 11; Chm., Worship Com. 4; Parish Ed. Bd. 4; Secy., Central Dist., Luth. Church Canada 1. C. Pastor, 23; Vicar 1. O. Chm., BOD, Luth. Social Serv. 3; LWML Pastoral Adv. 4; Lutherans For Life Pastoral Adv. 3. AVAILABLE [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS God’s name is kept holy when His Word is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as His children, also lead holy lives according to it. His Kingdom comes when our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by His grace we believe His Holy Word and lead godly lives. To those ends may God use the Commission on Theology and Church Relations as He continues to answer His people in the LCMS who are praying that His name be hallowed and His Kingdom come. 1 ordained minister (parish pastor), 1 commissioned minister (parish teacher), 1 layperson to be elected Qualifications: The Commission on Theology and Church Relations is responsible for assisting the President of the Synod, at his request, in fostering internal unity in the Synod and in relating to other church bodies. The Commission is also responsible for providing guidance to the Synod in matters of theology and church relations. Nominees for election to the Commission on Theology and Church Relations should therefore be well grounded in their knowledge of and commitment to the Holy Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions and the doctrinal position of the Synod. They should have a good understanding of the internal workings of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Above all, they should be motivated by a love for the Lord Jesus Christ which shows itself in concern for the pure teaching of the Gospel and the right administration of the sacraments and for God-pleasing relationships with all members of the Body of Christ. Must be available for quarterly meetings of three days each. ORDAINED MINISTERS John M. Ramey, Bel Air, MD; St. Matthew (SE); LCMS 26; Senior Pastor. S. Conv. Deleg. 3; Chm., Host Com. for Conv. D. Theol. Plan. Com., Lubbock Conf. 1; Chm., Professional Church Workers Conf. 1; Cir. Couns. 5. C. Pastor 26. O. Army Chap. 9; Chamber of Commerce 12; Apple of His Eye; UNC; TMAC 12. “God’s Word is our great heritage, And shall be ours forever” (LSB 582). This simple hymn speaks of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s sola Scriptura–centered approach to the matters of faith and life among Christian brethren. The CTCR helps guide the Synod in its faith and practice, and I would consider it a great honor to serve Christ and His Church in this manner if so chosen by my brethren. p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p Armand J. Boehme,* Northfield, MN; Trinity (MNS); LCMS 63; Assoc. Pastor. S. CTCR 14; Volunteer, Kazakhstan Theol. Ed. 3; Vicarage Supervisor 18; Model Theol. Conf. 3. D. Program Com., Model Theol. Conf. 2; LWML Couns. 4; Campus Contact Pastor 14. C. Pastor 36; Vicar 1. O. Ministerial Assn. 19; Diversity Working Group 3; Neighborhood Serv. Center Bd. Mem. 6; Published Author 35. 41