# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1998_S48 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 48 SYNODICAL REPORTS ing the first two years of the triennium to serve the Synod in a va- tiety of ways. Services included planning, writing, photography, editing, design, desktop layout, and printing services. The objec- tive of the unit was to provide quality print and audiovisual prod- ucts in an efficient and coordinated manner. Significant assistance was provided during the first two years of the triennium to boards and commissions of the Synod, to the 150th Anniversary effort, to the LCMS Foundation, and to Lutheran Church Extension Fund. The unit also was key in providing assistance for efforts of the BCS. Accomplishments * A one-of-a-kind book that chronicles in photos one week (April 21-27, 1997) in various areas of ministry within the Synod was produced as a special project of the Synod’s 150th Anniversary observance. “A Week in the Life of the LCMS” was funded by AAL and directly involved some 600 congregations that jointly submitted some 8,000 photographs for possible use in the book. Assistance with print and audiovisual planning and production was provided to the 150th Anniversary Committee. « A Communications Conference for District. college, and semi- nary communicators was hosted by the BCS in 1997. * Training workshops were held in a variety of areas in the Synod. Broadcast The Broadcast Ministry of the BCS and its Standing Committee on Broadcast includes KFUO and KFUO-FM (St. Louis), KNGN (McCook, Neb.), and The Jubilee Network. The BCS gratefully acknowledges the Standing Committee on Broadcast (listed above) for its efforts in supervising much of the broadcast ministry, especially for its efforts in preserving and ex- panding the ministry during the trying time of KFUO’s litigation with the FCC. The BCS also acknowledges with gratitude the committee in McCook, Neb. for its efforts in furthering the ministry of KNGN. Those who served this committee during the past triennium include Rev. David Bergquist, Pastor Don Stuckwisch, Pastor David Dob- bertien, Rev. Paul Kaldahl, Ophal Riggs, Stuart Euhus, Ervin Schaffert, and Mike Nielsen. Accomplishments * The Jubilee Network has continued to expand, now serving some 300 outlets with live programming via satellite or through tapes or compact discs. Major syndicated program offerings include “Issues, Etc.,” “Joy,” and “By the Way.” KFUO-FM is observing its 50th anniversary during 1998. KFUO-FM has programmed classical and sacred classical music throughout its 50 years and is being recognized both locally and nationally for this record of service. Both the audience ratings and advertising revenues have in- creased for KFUO-FM during the past triennium. Through ad- vertising revenues, KFUO-FM is able to provide support to KFUO and The Jubilee Network. * The BCS was the successful bidder for an educational radio sta- tion in St. Louis but was unable to acquire the station because of the litigation with the NAACP and the FCC. The BCS considers this a very unfortunate consequence of the unfair and unneces- sary FCC litigation. * KNGN in McCook moved into a new broadcast facility in 1996. The facility, provided by a generous donor, accommodates well KNGN’s operation. * The Educational Initiatives program of KFUO has grown during the last triennium. It has been a very successful way to gain vis- ibility for KFUO in the community and to provide the valuable service of education in classical music. * As of this writing, significant progress has been made in defend- ing the good name of the Synod and its religious freedoms in the face of the strong attacks on KFUO by the NAACP and the FCC. The BCS continues to work toward a positive resolution of this matter. Plans * During the next triennium, KFUO will implement plans for a major observance of KFUO’s 75th Anniversary (1999) and will use this occasion to move forward in expanding its service to the Synod. The Jubilee Network will expand through an aggressive market- ing program designed to acquire placement of its programs on more radio stations in the United States. The BCS will explore possibilities for acquisition of additional broadcast facilities in areas throughout the United States. * KFUO-FM will generate additional revenues from commercial advertising to be used in support of KFUO and The Jubilee Net- work expansion. The Jubilee Network will introduce new syndicated features for distribution via satellite or through tapes and compact discs. The BCS is grateful to Almighty God for His blessings to the BCS and its work during the past triennium and for the opportuni- ties to serve in the communication ministry of the Synod. It com- mends all those in the Synod who participate in this ministry. To- gether, we seek to serve our Lord Jesus Christ, glorify His name, and extend His kingdom. John Frahm, Chairman Paul Devantier, Executive Director R2-07 Biblical Stewardship Principles Task Force In response to 1995 Convention Res. 4-07A the Department of Stewardship Ministry convened a six-member task force to assist in the process of articulating biblical stewardship principles which should guide all the stewardship and fund-raising efforts within our church body. This task force began its work in July of 1996 and developed an initial draft of biblical stewardship principles which was shared with a large number of leaders throughout our church body for study and reaction. As a result of this feedback a second draft was prepared and shared with over 200 leaders from various entities within The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for further study and reflection. The task force then finalized a draft which was printed and shared with all rostered church workers and entities of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for study prior to the 1998 convention. The task force received many helpful comments and sugges- tions from those who studied and reviewed the document and made some additional changes which are reflected in the document in- cluded as an appendix in the 1998 Convention Workbook. Larry L. Reinhardt, Director R3-01 Commission on Theology and Church Relations The Commission on Theology and Church Relations has two functions: to “assist the President at his request in discharging his constitutional responsibilities” and to “provide guidance to the Synod in matters of theology and church relations” (Bylaw 3.925). CTCR membership consists of 16 voting and 4 advisory mem- bers. The voting membership is made up of 2 parish pastors, | parish teacher, and 2 laypersons elected by the synodical conven- tion; 2 pastors (one of whom is a District President) and 2 layper- sons elected by the Council of Presidents; 4 seminary professors, 2 appointed or elected by each seminary faculty; and 3 additional members appointed by the President of the Synod, in consultation with the Vice-Presidents (one of these appointees is a nonseminary synodical professor). The advisory members are the President and First Vice-President of the Synod and the presidents of the two seminaries (see membership list in “Directory—Officers and Boards of the Synod” in the front of the Workbook). The officers of the commission during the past triennium were Dr. Richard Kapfer, chairman; Dr. Richard Meyer, vice-chairman;