# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2013_S40
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Res. 6-06 “To Address Synod Handbook Issues re Synodwide
Corporate Entity Governing Instruments” (TB, p. 132) was introduced by the committee and adopted without discussion by voice
vote.
Res. 6-07 “To Address Synod Handbook Issues Regarding
Required Background Checks” (TB, pp. 132f.) was introduced by
the committee and adopted without discussion by voice vote.
Res. 6-08 “To Clarify the Appointment Process for Various
Representatives and Offices” (TB, pp. 133f.) was introduced by the
committee and adopted without discussion by voice vote.
Res. 6-09 “To Clarify the Process for Appointment of the Executive Directors of the Offices of National and International Mission”
(TB, p. 134) was introduced by the committee and adopted without discussion by voice vote.
Res. 6-10 “To Clarify Appointment of Chief Executives of Synodwide Corporate and Trust Entities and Executive Director of
Commission on Theology and Church Relations” (TB, pp. 134ff.)
was adopted without discussion by voice vote.
Res. 6-11A “To Strengthen Nominations Process for Boards
of Directors of Synodwide Corporate Entities” (TB, p. 276) was
adopted without discussion by voice vote.
Res. 6-01A “To Promote Financially Healthy Universities, Seminaries, and Church Workers” (TB, pp. 275f.) was introduced by
the committee. After discussion, debate was ended [Yes: 828; No:
51] and the resolution was adopted as presented [Yes: 859; No: 61].
Res. 6-02 “To (Joy)fully Fund Career and GEO Missionaries”
(TB, pp. 127f.) was introduced by the committee and, after brief
discussion, adopted by voice vote.
Res. 6-04 “To Restore the Secretary of Synod as a Voting Member of the Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM)” (TB, p.
129) was introduced by the committee. After discussion, debate
was ended [Yes: 745; No: 124] and the resolution was adopted [Yes:
586; No: 328].
Res. 6-16A “To Encourage Conversation and Education about
Commission on Constitutional Matters Opinions” (TB, p. 278) was
introduced by the committee. A motion was introduced to consider
the substitute resolution, “To Provide for Review of Opinions of the
Commission on Constitutional Matters” (TB, pp. 292–293). After
the convention voted not to consider the substitute motion [Yes:
307; No: 621], the Orders of the Day were called.
The session was closed with prayer by President Matthew Harrison.

Session 7
Wednesday a.m. July 24, 2013
Morning Prayer
Rev. Benjamin Ball led the assembly in Morning Prayer, assisted
by Cantor Phillip Magness and instrumentalists. Rev. Dr. James
Baneck, President of the North Dakota District, provided the homily based on Acts 2:37–42 and the theme of the day, “Life Together.”
Our lawlessness destroys our fellowship, as was the case in the Early
Church, who when they were reminded of their lawlessness were
“cut to the heart.” We should be the same and ask the same question, “What shall we do?” Peter responds, “Repent.” We repent
with joy because we know that this same Jesus who became our
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sin speaks to us today: “Your sins are forgiven.” We are healed as
soon as we are cut to the heart and receive Jesus’ words, and we
respond with fruits of the Spirit.

Committee 8: Registration Report
President Matthew Harrison called the session to order and
called on Chairman Dan Gilbert of Committee 8 for an updated
registration report:
Voting delegates
Advisory delegates
Advisory representatives
Total

1,197
155
161
1,513

The chair accepted the report as given and called on Committee 3 to continue its presentation of its business for the convention.

Committee 3: Life Together
Discussion continued on Res. 3-03A “To Support, Commend,
and Increase Witness, Mercy, and Life Together Ministry of
Lutheran Schools” (TB, pp. 239f.). After brief additional discussion, the resolution was adopted as presented [Yes: 903; No: 9].
Res. 3-04 “To Authorize a Blue Ribbon Committee on Lutheran
Schools” (TB, pp. 71f.) was introduced by the committee. As discussion began, a motion was made to amend the resolution by inserting
the proposed paragraphs printed on page 379 of Today’s Business.
The chair ruled this to be a substitute motion and therefore out
of order. After further discussion, the chair was supported by the
assembly in proceeding directly to the vote on the resolution, which
was adopted as presented [Yes: 916; No: 25].
Res. 3-05 “To Address Responsible Internet Use in Congregations” (TB, pp. 72f.) was introduced by the committee. During
discussion, a suggestion to add the words “continue to” after “district presidents” in the first resolve paragraph was accepted by the
committee as a friendly amendment. The resolution was adopted
as amended [Yes: 980; No: 26].
Res. 3-06A “To Adopt Mission and Ministry Emphases for the
2013–2016 Triennium” (TB, pp. 240f.) was introduced by the committee and adopted without discussion [Yes: 981; No: 25].
Res. 3-07A “To Further Promote Mission Awareness, Support,
Collaboration, and Coordination for Rural and Small Town, Urban
and Inner City, and Suburban Ministry” (TB, p. 242) was introduced by the committee and, after discussion, adopted as presented
[Yes: 981; No: 15].
Res. 3-08A “To Reaffirm Faithful Church Revitalization as
a Priority of the Office of National Mission” (TB, pp. 243ff.) was
introduced by the committee. The committee agreed to friendly
amendments that removed references to “sustaining” in the second
and third resolve paragraphs, and added “CUS” after “seminaries” in the third resolve paragraph. After a brief discussion, the
chair called for the vote on the resolution without objection from
the assembly, and the resolution was adopted as amended [Yes:
915; No: 39].
Res. 3-09 “To Continue to Support and Promote Black Ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod” (TB, pp. 76f.)
was introduced by the committee. During discussion, an amendment proposed to add the following paragraph as a fourth resolve:
“Resolved, That the Synod in convention affirm the value of telling
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