# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2016_S164
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Resolved, That in the matter of guidance for Communion cards
and statements and continued faithful and loving pastoral practice, the LCMS commend for study and discussion the CTCR report
Guidelines for Congregational, District, and Synodical Communion
Statements (2014); and be it finally
Resolved, That the LCMS encourage the CTCR to complete its
work on a study document on intinction for use by the Council of
Presidents as it discusses this issue.
Action: Adopted (6)
(Res. 5-15 was introduced by the committee with one change
in the first resolve, adding the parenthetical phrase “(see fifth
whereas)” after the words “noted above.” After a motion ended
debate, Res. 5-15 was adopted as changed [Yes: 821; No: 167].)

To Commend “A Theological Statement
of Mission for the 21st Century”
for Synodwide Study and Use
RESOLUTION 5-18
Report R1.1 (CW, pp. 6–12)
Preamble
Reflecting our commitment to the proclamation of the Gospel,
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in convention has
adopted resolutions in support of missions for decades. In 1986, for
example, Res. 3-02 was adopted, resulting in the 1991 publication
of “A Theological Statement of Mission” by the LCMS Commission
on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR). As the context both
domestically and internationally has changed since the end of the
20th century, it is helpful to express the timeless truths of God’s
desire to save all people in contextual and contemporary language
for the situations the Church encounters in the present age.
Most recently, Res. 1-03A was adopted in 2013, calling for the
development of a “Theological Statement of Mission for the 21st
Century” by the end of 2014 that would form the basis for synodwide study of the subject.

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U P O N T H I S R O C K • Resolutions

In fulfillment of this resolution, “A Theological Statement for
Mission in the 21st Century” was developed, reviewed by the
CTCR, adopted by the Board for International Mission (BIM) and
the Board for National Mission (BNM), and published in 2014.
Whereas, Numerous resolutions dealing with the Church’s
mission have been adopted by the LCMS in convention (1979 Res.
1-21; 1989 Res. 1-01; 1989 Res. 3-01; 1992 Res. 1-01; 2004 Res. 1-01A;
2010 Res. 1-02; 2013 Res. 1-03A); and
Whereas, It is our Lord’s desire to seek and to save the lost
(Luke 19:10), and the Lord is not willing for any to perish but that
all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9; John 6:37); and
Whereas, “The Father wants all people to hear this proclamation” (SD XI); and
Whereas, “We should take pains, with the greatest earnestness
and our utmost ability, to attend to those matters that promote (a)
the extension of God’s name and glory; [and] (b) the spread of His
Word” (Preface, Book of Concord); and
Whereas, In 2013, the LCMS in convention adopted Res. 1-03A
“To Complete and Engage in a Synodwide Study of the ‘Theological Statement of Mission for the 21st Century’”; and
Whereas, “A Theological Statement for Mission in the 21st Century” was developed, reviewed by the CTCR, adopted by the BIM
and BNM, and published in 2014; therefore be it
Resolved, That the “Theological Statement for Mission in the 21st
Century” be commended to every district, circuit, congregation,
and school for in-depth study, discussion, and use in conferences,
conventions, classrooms, and other appropriate settings; and be
it further
Resolved, That all members of Synod be encouraged to use this
opportunity to develop a clearer understanding of their involvement in God’s mission and be moved to participate in it with greater
joy, fervor, and understanding.
Action: Adopted (6)
(After brief discussion, Res. 5-18 was adopted as presented [Yes:
917; No: 37].)

“5. Theology and Church Relations”