# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2007_S166
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RESOLUTIONS

stitute resolution that was accepted for consideration by the convention. An amendment resolving That the said special convention shall have no authority to impair the title of congregations to
their assets, most particularly to their land and buildings was
ruled out of order upon advice of the parliamentarian. After the
chair was supported in this ruling, discussion continued for the
remaining time allotted to the committee during the session. During Session 10, the committee introduced Res. 8-07S (provided as
a handout prior to Session 10) with an accompanying motion
“That a two-thirds majority vote be required for this substitute
resolution.” The motion to require a two-thirds majority vote was
carried, and the substitute resolution was adopted by the required vote [Yes: 793; No: 325].)

Resolved, That the Synod in convention refer these
above referenced overtures to the Commission on Theology
and Church Relations for consideration, and in consultation with the Council of Presidents and Commission on
Structure report back to the 2010 64th Regular Convention
as to how the theological issues are addressed under the
most recent changes to the Bylaws, namely dispute resolution and ecclesiastical supervision, and the policies implemented by the COP.

To Refer for Theological Study CCM
Opinions 02-2296, 02-2309, and 02-2320

(During discussion, a substitute resolution was proposed
(printed in Today’s Business, p. 378). After the assembly voted
not to consider the substitute resolution and discussion continued, a motion to amend the resolution with Overture 8-37 (CW, p.
273) was ruled a substitute resolution, which the convention also
declined to consider. The resolution was adopted as presented by
the committee [Yes: 603; No: 191].)

RESOLUTION 8-10
Overtures 8-47–57 (CW, pp. 277–279)
WHEREAS, The above-referenced overtures have variously expressed scriptural concerns regarding Opinions 022296, 02-2309, and 02-2320 of the Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM); and
WHEREAS, None of the said overtures has expressed a
substantive rationale arising from the Constitution, Bylaws, or resolutions of the Synod whereby said CCM Opinions 02-2296, 02-2309, and 02-2320 may be in error as concerns their interpretation of said Constitution, Bylaws, or
resolutions of the Synod; and
WHEREAS, The responsibility of the CCM is solely to “interpret the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions”
(Bylaw 3.9.2.2) and not to determine theological issues pertaining thereto; and
WHEREAS, The means, methods, and manner of dispute
resolution and ecclesiastical supervision (Bylaws 1.10, 2.12,
and 2.13) were significantly revised at the 2004 62nd Regular Convention of the Synod, and policies adopted by the
Council of Presidents for implementation of such changes
have also occurred, including consideration of pertinent
scriptural requirements as they may impact the same; and
WHEREAS, CCM Opinions 02-2296, 02-2309, and 02-2320
were rendered prior to these substantive changes; and
WHEREAS, The primary concern of these overtures may
have already been addressed by the changes indicated;
therefore be it

2007 Convention Proceedings

Action: Adopted (10)

To Amend Bylaws for Special Convention
RESOLUTION 8-13
Overture 8-67 (CW, p. 283)
WHEREAS, A special convention of the Synod is limited
in scope to the purpose for which that convention is called;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the following bylaws be added to Bylaw
section 3.1:
PROPOSED WORDING
3.1.11 The business of any special session of the Synod (Constitution Art. VIII B) is limited to the specific stated
purpose(s) for the calling of the special session.
3.1.11.1 The President of the Synod, in consultation with the
Council of Presidents and the Board of Directors of
the Synod, shall establish the specific provisions for
any special session of the Synod such as “Reports and
Overtures,” “Convention Committees,” “Pre-convention Publications,” “Convention Order,” and “Convention Communications,” including any required implementation time frames.

Action: Adopted (10)
(This resolution was distributed as a handout to the convention prior to Session 10 and, after discussion, was adopted as presented by the committee [Yes: 937; No: 156].)