# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2019_S161
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6. PASTORAL MINISTRY AND SEMINARIES
transitioning into their first call throughout the Synod; and
be it further
Resolved, That pastors be encouraged to utilize courses,
programs, and/or degrees of continuing education offered
by our two excellent seminaries, as well as other
organizations, conferences, and institutions of the Synod;
and be it further
Resolved, That congregations be encouraged to support
their pastors’ continuing education financially and provide
the time needed for continuing education; and be it further
Resolved, That the Pastoral Formation Committee
consider the establishment of a method to certify postseminary continuing education programs and resources
offered by organizations, institutions, and individuals
outside of the Synod, her seminaries and Concordia
University System institutions, or by other organizations
not owned or under the supervision or oversight of the
Synod, and the committee deliver its evaluation and
accompanying recommendations in its report and, if
appropriate, enable overtures to the 2022 Synod
convention; and be it finally
Resolved, That Synod seek, and this resolution be
interpreted, to ensure that post-seminary continuing
education be conducted in a manner consistent with best
practices, recognizing that “We, though many, are one
body in Christ” (Rom. 12:5); it is a great blessing and
unifying force for our Synod, as we walk together, to look to
the Synod in accordance with Bylaw 3.4.3.8 for consistent,
high quality, orthodox theological education.
Action: Adopted (7)
After discussion by the assembly, debate was closed by voice vote
and the motion also carried by voice vote.

To Thank Those Involved in Rostering
Licensed Lay Deacons
RESOLUTION 6-05
Overture 6-12–15 (CW, 454–55)

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
(LCMS) in its 66th convention in Milwaukee in 2016
adopted Resolution 13-02A “To Regularize Status of
Licensed Lay Deacons Involved in Word and Sacrament
Ministry”; and
WHEREAS, The regional colloquy process authorized by
this resolution provided a faithful and locally sensitive
means for those licensed lay deacons serving God’s people
in a pastoral manner with Word and Sacrament to be called
and ordained as specific ministry pastors (SMP) recognized
and rostered by the whole Synod as such; therefore be it
Resolved, That Synod in convention thank all those who
have served and are serving on the LCMS Colloquy
Committee and regional colloquy committees established
Resolutions

by Res. 13-02A and commend their work to completion, as
well as the district and Synod administrative staff; and be it
further
Resolved, That Synod in convention thank for their
service all licensed lay deacons (LLD) who through the SMP
program or SMP colloquy have joined or will be joining the
ministerium of the LCMS; and be it further
Resolved, That Synod in convention thank the faculties of
Concordia Seminary and Concordia Theological Seminary
for their work in preparing and certifying those in the LLD
colloquy programs as specific ministry pastors; and be it
further
Resolved, That Synod in convention thank and commend
First Vice-President Herbert C. Mueller, Jr., (Chairman of
the Colloquy Committee) and all those members of the
LCMS Council of Presidents (COP) who worked with him to
draft and implement the policies and procedures for LLDs
to be colloquized to the roster with SMP status, and that the
entire COP be commended by the Synod in convention for
working in a Christ-centered, collegial spirit throughout
the process of implementing the provisions of 2016 Res. 1302A; and be it finally
Resolved, That the convention in tribute to our God and in
thanksgiving for this fine result, rise and sing “Glory Be to
Jesus” (Lutheran Service Book, 433).
Action: Adopted (2)
Discussion by the assembly having been exhausted, the resolution
was adopted [Yes: 834; No: 45]. The convention rose and joined
in signing the hymn “Glory Be to Jesus” “in tribute to God and in
thanksgiving for this fine result.”

To Give God Praise and Glory
for Concordia Theological Seminary
Fort Wayne’s 175th Anniversary
RESOLUTION 6-06
Overture L6-23 (TB, 1:34)

WHEREAS, Wilhelm Löhe, Friedrich Wyneken, and
Wilhelm Sihler established The German Evangelical
Lutheran Preacher’s Seminary of Fort Wayne, Indiana, in
1846 to form servants who would “cling to the saving
doctrine and remain in what has been entrusted to them,
just as the right church—called Lutheran—from the
beginning accepts God’s word, confesses, and teaches it”
(Wilhelm Sihler, “The Lutheran Seminary at Fort Wayne,”
trans. Erika Flores, Der Lutheraner vol. 3, no. 5, 29–30); and
WHEREAS, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne,
(CTSFW) was specifically founded to address two needs: a
clear Lutheran confession coupled with a vigorous
missionary effort; and

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