# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2016_S 18
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14-16 To Provide Leadership in Matters of Marriage,
Family, and Sexuality..........................................472
14-17 To Inform Synod Members re Deception of
Alternative Sexual Lifestyles..............................472
14-18 To Support Pastors and Laity in Firmly Confessing
Biblical Understanding of Human Sexuality. .....472
14-19 To Encourage Church Members and Elected
Officials to Value, Exercise, and Protect Religious
Freedom. .............................................................472
14-20 To Encourage Intentional Leadership in Matters of
Public Policy. ......................................................473

15. Reformation
Reports
R1, R1.1, R1.2, R11, R12, R14, R59

Overtures
15-01 To Encourage the Study of the Ninety-Five Theses
and Augsburg Confession. ..................................475
15-02 To Endorse Preach the Word Project as Celebration
of 500th Anniversary of Reformation. ................475

16. Family, Youth, and Young Adults
Reports
R1, R1.1, R1.2, R6, R11, R14, R59

Overtures
16-01 To Make Strengthening Lutheran Families a
Mission Priority. .................................................476
16-02 To Develop Resources for Christian Care and
Teaching of Young Unmarried Fathers. ..............476
16-03 To Encourage Member Congregations and Families
to Pursue Affiliations with Alternative Scout-Like
Organizations. .....................................................476
16-04 To Celebrate Ministry of Rev. Dr. Terry K.
Dittmer................................................................477

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17. Preaching and Church Worker
Continuing Education
Reports
R1, R1.1, R1.2, R64

Overtures
17-01 To Encourage Continuing Pastoral Education.....477

18. Worker Wellness
Reports
R1, R1.1, R1.2, R13

Overtures
18-01 To Encourage Development of Retirement
Assistance Program for Parish Pastors................477
18-02 To Encourage Concordia Plan Services to Provide
Paid Maternity Leave to Workers Enrolled in
Concordia Disability and Survivor Plan Who Are
New Adoptive Mothers. ......................................478
18-03 To Encourage Annual Review of Reported Salary
Information... ......................................................478
18-04 To Thank Rev. Dr. Carl Krueger and Dianne
Krueger for Distinguished Service......................478
Correction in Registration Listing....................................479

UNDER SEPARATE COVER
2016 Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees