# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1973_S178
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178 RESOLUTIONS

To Maintain Current Subsidy Level
for Higher Education
RESOLUTION 6-04

Report 6-01 (CW, pp. 241—250)

Wuereas, The Synod can and should maintain a high
level of education for professional church workers; and

Wuereas, Adequate funding is a prerequisite for
maintaining such a level of education; and

Wuereas, The percentage of income in our colleges
and seminaries from synodical subsidies has declined

during the past biennium to an average of 36.6 percent
of their budgets; and

Wuereas, A potential danger exists to the Synod’s
educational programs for church workers if this trend
continues; therefore be it

Resolved, That the subsidy for higher education be
maintained at or above the current level.

Action. Adopted (15).

To Decline Overture 6-20 to Restructure
Board for Higher Education

RESOLUTION 6-05
Overture 6-20 (CW, p. 271)

Wuereas, The concerns expressed in Overture 6-20
are provided for in the Handbook 6.01 (note), 6.53 c,
d, e, and 6.54; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 6-20 be respectfully de-
clined.

Action: None, Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.:

To Experiment with New Models
for Higher Education
RESOLUTION 6-06
Overture 6-22 (CW, p. 272)

Wuereas, A variety of educational models may serve
more effectively in meeting the needs and educational
goals of a changing society; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for Higher Education con-
tinue to experiment with pilot programs at strategic
locations in cooperation with the several Districts.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

To Express Appreciation for Work
of the Board for Higher Education

RESOLUTION 6-07
Report 6-01 (CW, pp. 241—250)

Wuereas, The comprehensive report of the Board for
Higher Education reveals that many individuals have

given much dedicated attention to the task of guiding
our colleges and seminaries; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod express appreciation for
conscientious service rendered again during this bien-
nium by the members and the staff of the Board for
Higher Education.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

To Thank Donors to Colleges and Seminaries
RESOLUTION 6-08
Report 6-01 (CW, pp. 241—250)

Wuereas, The reports of the Board for Higher Edu-
cation and of the various Boards of Control of Synod’s
institutions of higher education point out that many
foundations, corporations, auxiliary organizations,
alumni, congregations and individuals have contributed
large amounts of money for buildings, equipment, and
programs on the campuses of our colleges and semi-
naries; and

WuerEAs, Such contributions are actually contri-
butions to the mission and work of the Synod; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod gratefully recognize the contributions of donors
to its institutions of higher education; and be it further

Resolved, That the president of all institutions of
higher education convey the gratitude of the Synod in
writing to the individuals and organizations who have
contributed to the effectiveness of our colleges and
seminaries.

Action: Adopted (15).

To Express Thanks to God for Blessings
to Our Synodical Schools

RESOLUTION 6-09
Reports 6-04 through 6-19 (CW, pp. 253—271)

Wuereas, The reports of synodical schools demon-
strate that God is continuing to bless the Synod’s pro-
gram of higher education richly; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod express its thanks to God
for the blessings bestowed; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize the faithful service
rendered by members of the Boards of Control, facul-
ties, and staffs of the synodical schools.

Action: Adopted (15).

To Study Requirements of Special Ministries
RESOLUTION 6-10
Overture 6-26 (CW, pp. 272—273)

Wuereas, A constant challenge to the church is that
it remain responsive to the needs of those it serves; and