# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2016_S382
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FINANCE

Whereas, Educational debt discourages future church workers
and adds an undue financial burden to existing church workers; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod address this issue by offering church
worker loans at our colleges, universities, and seminaries that are
forgivable based on a set numbers of years of service in Synod ministries; and be it further

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Resolved, That the Synod explore means of providing financial
assistance to current church workers who have high educational debt
loads from Synod institutions; and be it finally
Resolved, That the Synod consider all other means, such as church
extension loans, to assist church workers with such educational debt.
Southern Illinois District