# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2004_S9 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) SYNODICAL REPORTS 9 6-02A To Reiterate Synod’s Stance on Abortion (Send Letter Regarding RU-486) Action Taken A letter was sent to President Bush requesting a thorough re- view and reversal of the decision made by the FDA regarding RU- 486. 6-09 To Urge Action to Release Persecuted Christians in China Action Taken Copies of the resolution were sent to President Bush, Secretary of State Powell, and members of Congress. 6-13 To Reject the Destruction of Embryos for Stem Cell Research Action Taken A letter was sent to President Bush encouraging and urging him to reject using public funding for research that deliberately and in- tentionally kills human beings. 7-03C To Observe the Constitution and Bylaws of Synod Action Taken Carried out duties in accord with LCMS Constitution and By- laws and advised, counseled, and admonished officers of the Synod to do the same. 7-04A Truth and Integrity in Convention Overtures Action Taken Assured truth and integrity in convention resolutions as pre- scribed by Bylaw 3.19 d. 7-21 To Promote Study of Art. VII and Bylaw 2.39 Action Taken Materials were made available and study was encouraged. 8-05 To Amend Bylaws re COP Responsibilities—Ratification of CCM Appointment Action Taken Amended Bylaw was implemented. Overtures Assigned to LCMS President’s Office By Resolution A—2001 Convention 3-20 To Demonstrate Oneness Despite Differences Action Taken Taken under advisement. 3-55-60 Office of the Ministry (various) Action Taken Taken under advisement. 3-74 To Formulate 21st Century Formula of Concord Action Taken Taken under advisement. 3-75-79 LWF Membership (various) Action Taken Gave faithful and evangelical witness to the Scriptural and con- fessional position of the LCMS to representatives of the LWF, to partner churches that belong to the LWF, while keeping lines of communication open in all instances. 3-80 To Commend and Assist CTCR Action Taken Taken under advisement. 5-11-14 Iowa District East/Concordia, Portland (various) Action Taken The mandate of Bylaw 6.47 a is that “the complainant first . . . meet face-to-face with the respondent in an attempt to resolve the issue (Matthew 18:15).” The Bylaw also indicates the president of the institution shall assist in this attempt. The president of Concor- dia, Portland, has issued several such invitations to representatives of Iowa District East in an effort to resolve the issues. Such meet- ings have not occurred. Subsequently, Iowa District East asked what further recourse might be available to them. The President’s office informed them of the availability of Bylaw 6.47 g., which permits an appeal to the responsible District President. 5-16 To Not Allow Districts to Prepare Pastors Action Taken Implemented 2001 Synodical convention Resolution 3-08B, which reads, in part: “...Resolved, That Synod authorize its districts to continue training lay deacons as directed by the spirit of the 1989 Wichita Res. 3-05B in which trained lay ministers serve under the supervi- sion of an ordained pastor; and be it further Resolved, That in order to help address the needs to recruit and train more ordained pastors an oversight committee composed of members of the Board for Higher Education, the seminaries, and the Council of Presidents, in conjunction with district and local rep- resentation, revise DELTO (Distance Education Leading To Ordi- nation); and be it further Resolved, That this convention rescind 1995 St. Louis conven- tion Res. 3-07A (requiring such licensed laymen to complete a seminary program for ordination)...” 6-17 To Assist Trinity Congregation of Dresden, Germany Action Taken Taken under advisement. 7-16 To Not Use Policy-Based Management Principles Action Taken Taken under advisement. 7-99 To Require District Presidents to Hold Pastors Accountable Action Taken Provisions of Chapter II of the LCMS Bylaws continue to be followed. 7-127 To Publish Convention Workbook in Two Parts Action Taken Taken under advisement. 7-128 To Emphasize Celebration at Gatherings Action Taken Taken under advisement. 7-129 To Limit Convention Time for Bylaw Revisions Action Taken Taken under advisement. 7-136 To Advocate Wider Geographical Representation on Boards, Commissions, and Committees Action Taken Taken under advisement. 2004 Convention Workbook