# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1971_S115
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RESOLUTIONS 115

pro and con speakers. Discussion was resumed in Session 6.
At that time an amendment was offered to substitute for the
first resolved the following:

Resolved, That the Synod at present not ordain women
to the pastoral ministry;

Resolved, That positions now filled by ordained clergy
be screened for those which may provide opportunities for
women with the extensive background provided by the sem-
inary;

Resolved, That the Synod’s institutions for higher learn-
ing permit entrance and access to preparation for such dis-
tinctive ministries as may be presented in the future.

This amendment was defeated as well as an amendment
of substitution, “That the CTCR make a comprehensive
theological study of the role of women in American society
and specifically within the LCMS considering as one of its
elements the question of ordination of women.” A motion
to extend time indefinitely was lost.

After still further discussion in Session 8 the previous
question was moved. The resolution was then adopted by
a rising vote of 674 to 194.)

To Encourage Completion
of Studies on Ministry

RESOLUTION 2-05
Overtures 2-215, 2-234, 2-237 (CW, pp. 109, 115—116)

Wuereas, The concerns expressed in Overtures 2-215,
2-234, and 2-237 deal with matters currently under
study by the Commission on Theology and Church Re-
lations in connection with its assignments pertaining
to the church’s ministry; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod respectfully decline these
overtures; and be it also

Resolved, That the Synod encourage the Commission
on Theology and Church Relations to give high priority
to the early completion of its assignments in this area.

Action: Adopted (18).

To Encourage Worship Workshops
RESOLUTION 2-06
Report 2-02 (CW, pp. 44—46)

WuereAs, New worship materials are being pro-
duced for use in public corporate worship; and

Wuereas, Many church musicians in our congrega-
tions are “nonprofessional” volunteers who have lim-
ited training in worship materials; and

Wuereas, The Synod’s Commission on Worship has
the materials as well as the leadership to provide as-
sistance in conducting worship workshops; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the Synod encourage its Districts to
conduct worship workshops on either the District or
regional level; and be it also

Resolved, That congregations be urged to encourage
their church musicians to attend such workshops and
to underwrite the expenses of these individuals.

Action: Adopted (18).

To Decline Overtures 2-45 and 2-233
(Doctrinal Supervision)
RESOLUTION 2-07
Overtures 2-45, 2-233 (CW, pp. 61, 115)

Wuereas, Procedures are already available for doc-
trinal supervision; therefore be it

Resolved, That overtures 2-45 and 2-233 be respect-
fully declined.

Action: Adopted (18).

To Receive the Report of the Synod’s
Commission on Worship

RESOLUTION 2-08
Report 2-02 (CW, pp. 44—46)

Resolved, That the Synod receive the report of the
Commission on Worship with thanks.

Action: Adopted (18).

To Refer Overture 2-209 (Bible Versions)
RESOLUTION 2-09
Overture 2-209, Report 2-01, II, B (CW, pp. 108, 36)

Wuereas, The Bible Versions Committee of the
Commission on Theology and Church Relations has as
its purpose to help the church deal responsibly with the
nature and use of the various versions of the Holy
Scriptures; therefore be it

Resolved, That we refer Overture 2-209 to the Bible
Versions Committee.

Action: Adopted (18).

To Encourage Exchange Study Program
RESOLUTION 2-10
Report 2-01, II, C, Appendix I (CW, pp. 36, 43)

WuereEAs, The exchange study program provides an
effective method for fostering theological growth and
enriched fellowship between our Synod and sister
church bodies and their schools of theology; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the Synod encourage the Commission
on Theology and Church Relations to develop and ex-
pand the exchange study program as an important
means of contributing to the theological growth and
enrichment of the church bodies involved; and be it also

Resolved, That this program be given active publicity
through timely reports in the Lutheran Witness Re-
porter, therewith encouraging the members of the Synod
to remember this program in their prayers and with
their private grants.

Action: Adopted (18).