# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S188
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

188 RESOLUTIONS

the chief truths of the Christian faith on the basis of
which the Christian life is to be lived; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod in convention beseech all
who instruct confirmands to give as thorough instruc-
tion as possible in the Six Chief Parts of Christian
Doctrine as presented in Luther’s Small Catechism.

Action: Adopted (14).

To Encourage Local Radio Ministry

RESOLUTION 7-25
Overture 7-49 (CW, p. 296)

WHEREAS, The medium of radio, a gift from God, is
an effective tool in proclaiming the saving Gospel and
in building up the body of Christ; and

WHEREAS, Radio time for localized radio ministry is
widely accessible; and

WHEREAS, Many congregations have availed
themselves of the opportunity to extend their ministries
through radio; and

WHEREAS, Many other congregations have not done
so for reasons including lack of information, resources,
and technical assistance; and

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
through its Board for Lutheran Radio operates radio
stations KFUO and KFUO-FM in St. Louis and
therefore has a valuable radio resource; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod commend those congregations engaged in local
radio ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That other congregations be encouraged
to seek opportunities to initiate and expand local radio
ministries; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board for Lutheran Radio
through the staff and facilities of KFUO and KFUO-
FM continue to provide encouragement and assistance
to congregations in the development and production of
local religious programing.

Action: Adopted (14),

RESOLUTION 7-26A

Action: Declined (14). Reconsidered in Session 16,
resulting in decision to postpone action indefinitely.

To Decline Overtures 7-41A—B (CPH)

RESOLUTION 7-27
Overtures 7-41A—B (CW, pp. 293—294)

WHEREAS, The Concordia Publishing House Board
of Directors receives monthly fiscal and other reports
from management; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Synod
receives regular reports from the CPH Board of
Directors; and

WHEREAS, The questions raised by Overtures 7-
41A—B imply conditions which are not consistent with
realities; and

WHEREAS, An independent study of CPH is not
warranted; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overtures 7-41A—B be respectfully
declined.

Action: Adopted (14).

To Decline Overtures to
Recommend Missouri in Perspective
and to Acknowledge Service Rendered
by Christian News

RESOLUTION 7-28
Overtures 7-47—7-48 (CW, pp. 295—296)

Resolved, That Overtures 7-47 and 7-48 be respectful-
ly declined.

Action: Adopted (14).

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