# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2016_S436
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ECCLESIASTICAL SUPERVISION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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To Amend Synod Bylaw 2.11.2.2 to Allow
Candidates to Remain on Candidate Roster

Beyond Four Years
Whereas, Synod Bylaw 2.11.2.2 (a), as worded in the 2013
Handbook, does not explicitly grant the ability for a minister of religion on candidate status to remain on candidate status beyond the
stated four-year window; and

2016 Convention Workbook

Whereas, Such ministers of religion may still wish to receive a
call and be considered candidates; therefore be it
Resolved, That Synod Bylaw 2.11.2.2 (a) be amended as follows:
PRESENT/PROPOSED WORDING
(a) A candidate may be continued continue on the roster for a period
not to exceed four years an indefinite period of time by act of the president of the district through which the person holds membership.

Emmaus
South Bend, IN