# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2016_S135
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

Whereas, The challenges of ministry to Hispanics, whose souls
constitute the largest ethnic population in North America, far outweigh people and financial resources; and
Whereas, A previous LCMS convention received and supported the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Task Force for
Hispanic Ministry, which included providing leadership, assessment, and resourcing for LCMS Hispanic ministry; therefore be it
Resolved, That the 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod joyously give all glory to God and resounding
thanks for LCMS Hispanic ministries, who with limited resources
and budgets work tirelessly to share the saving Gospel of Jesus
Christ with the growing number of Hispanics who now reside in
the immediate neighborhoods and communities of our LCMS congregations; and be it further

“1. National Witness”

Resolved, That the ONM provide a renewed emphasis for ongoing and new Hispanic ministry work by resourcing ongoing efforts
of LCMS districts and local congregations and providing appropriate financial resources to fund the efforts; and be it finally
Resolved, That all LCMS districts and congregations continue
to evaluate and make opportunity to reach out to Hispanic populations, whether in Spanish or in English.
Action: Adopted (9)
(The chair, hearing no objection to proceeding to vote without
discussion, proceeded to call the vote, and Res. 1-07 was adopted
as presented, by voice vote.)

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