# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2013_S154
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

of God, the Lutheran Confessions, the Synod’s doctrinal statements, and the policies of the Synod.
(cd) The board of regents may decline to renew an
initial-level appointment of a faculty member at its
discretion and without formal statement of cause. If
reappointment to the teaching staff is not contemplated, the board of regents shall so notify the faculty
member in writing through the president of the seminary at least six months prior to the expiration of the
current appointment. Notice of non-reappointment
shall be made at least six months before the expiration
of an initial-level appointment of a faculty member.
(de) The board of regents shall maintain standards of
good practice that provide uniform procedures for
renewing faculty employment contracts.
(ef) Each seminary shall state policies regarding faculty appointments, employment contracts, contract
renewal, and contract termination for all employees.
Action: Adopted (9)

Whereas, Several Concordia University System (CUS) institutions are located in regions of the country with significant Hispanic
populations; and

(Debate on Res. 5-11B began during Session 8 and resumed during Session 9, when the committee changed proposed paragraph
(a) of Bylaw 3.10.4.7.3 by replacing “Synod Board of Directors” with
“Board for National Mission.” After debate was ended, the resolution was adopted as changed [Yes: 590; No: 382].)

Resolved, That available Hispanics and Spanish-speaking individuals in the LCMS with at least a master’s degree be encouraged
to apply for available positions in our CUS and encouraged and
assisted in earning their doctorate degrees; and be it finally,

To Encourage, Promote, and Support
Recruitment of Hispanic and Spanish-speaking
Students and Faculty into Church Work
Professions
RESOLUTION 5-12
President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, p 24)
Whereas, Christ commanded us to proclaim the Gospel to all
nations (Matt. 28:19; Acts 1:8; Mark 16:15) and God shows no partiality (Acts 10:34–36); and
Whereas, While God has called us to proclaim the Gospel to
all people, we recognize the increasing opportunity in the United
States to proclaim the gospel to Hispanic and Spanish-speaking
people; and
Whereas, Hispanics accounted for much of the nation’s growth
from 2000 to 2010 (2000 and 2010 U. S. Census); and
Whereas, An increasing and growing number of our LCMS
congregations are located in neighborhoods with a significant number of Hispanic residents; and
Whereas, These congregations (and Lutheran schools) located
in neighborhoods with a significant Hispanic population are seeking bilingual pastors, teachers, deaconesses, and other professional
church workers; and

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Whereas, Representatives of the Hispanic National Convention and the LCMS President’s Office have met and discussed at
length the challenge of reaching out to the growth of Hispanics in
the U.S and the need for intentional recruitment of Hispanics for
church work professions; therefore be it
Resolved, That congregations with Hispanic and Spanishspeaking members and LCMS high schools with Hispanic and
Spanish-speaking students be encouraged and assisted in recruiting their high school graduates to a CUS college or university; and
be it further
Resolved, That the Synod in convention support Hispanic
recruitment by CUS colleges and universities; and be it further
Resolved, That Hispanics and Spanish-speaking students in
the CUS and in our seminaries be encouraged to pursue graduate
degrees; and be it further

Resolved, That in view of the great need, Hispanic and Spanishspeaking candidates applying for teaching positions in our CUS
be given serious and prayerful consideration and offered follow-up
mentoring and coaching (for future opportunities) if not called or
contracted.
Action: Adopted (8)
(After discussion, Res. 5-12 was adopted as presented [Yes: 912;
No: 43].)

To Encourage Recruitment of High Caliber
Candidates for Pastoral Ministry
RESOLUTION 5-13A
Presidents Report, Part 2 (TB, p. 24)
Whereas, Saint Paul writes, “If anyone aspires to the office of
overseer, he desires a noble task” (1Tim. 3:1); and
Whereas, “So that we may obtain this faith the ministry of
teaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments was instituted” (AC V 1, McCain, p. 59); and
Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther once wrote, “There is no dearer
treasure, no nobler thing on earth or in this life than a good and
faithful pastor and preacher. Just think, whatever good is accomplished by the preaching office and the care of souls is assuredly
accomplished by your own son as he faithfully performs this office.
For example, each day through him many souls are taught, converted, baptized, and brought to Christ and saved, and redeemed
from sin, death, hell, and the devil. Through him they come to
R e s olu t i on s