# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S197
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

RESOLUTIONS

To Revise Requirement
re Attendance at Conferences

RESOLUTION 9-08
Overture 9-05 (CW, p. 312)

WHEREAS, The principles and purposes of con-
ferences, as outlined in Bylaw 4.121 (Handbook, p. 115)
are desirable; and

WHEREAS, Some have nevertheless found some
conference programs unworthy of their stewardship of
time and money; therefore be it

Resolved, That conference programs be developed
with specific attention to the fulfillment of the aims of
Bylaw 4.121 of the Handbook; and be it further

Resolved, That those who feel that such official
conferences do not meet the aims and purposes of
conferences communicate such concern to both
program committees and District officials; and be it
finally

Resolved, That those not attending official con-
ferences be dealt with in evangelical concern by Circuit
Counselors and District Presidents.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Increase Objectivity
of Pastoral Characterizations

RESOLUTION 9-09
Overture 9-06 (CW, p. 312)
WHEREAS, Vacant congregations customarily apply

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to District Presidents for call
characterizations of candidates; and

WHEREAS, There are various methods being used in
evaluating candidates and also congregations;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Council of Presidents continue to
develop standardized instruments and procedures for
pastoral and congregational characterization which
are fair and open in theological and practical matters.

Action: Adopted (6).

(“Fair” replaced “honest” by common consent. An amend-
ment calling for three evaluations was defeated.)

lists and

To Improve Nurture and Supervision
of Clergy

RESOLUTION 9-10

Overtures 9-08A—D (CW, p. 313)

WHEREAS, Resolution 9-06 speaks to the concern for
nurture of the clergy; and

WHEREAS, The synodical Handbook clearly
delineates the duties of the synodical President, District
Presidents, and the Circuit Counselors regarding the
supervision of clergy and congregations; therefore be it

Resolved,That Overtures 9-08A—D be respectfully
declined.

Action: Adopted (6).