# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2023_S166
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6. PASTORAL MINISTRY AND SEMINARIES
husband to only one wife and have believing children in
subordination (Titus 1:6); and
WHEREAS, Married pastors are to love their wives by
providing for them (Eph. 5:25–33), and congregations are to
love their pastors by providing for them and their families (1
Cor. 9:4–5), as they are asked in the Installation Rite:
Will you honor and uphold your pastor as he
serves Christ in all his God-pleasing
responsibilities? Will you aid him as he cares for
his family? Will you be diligent to “put the best
construction on everything,” recognizing that
“love covers a multitude of sins”? If so, then
answer: We will, with the help of God.
(Concordia Publishing House [CPH], Lutheran
Service Book: Agenda, 169, 180);
therefore be it
Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
(LCMS) in its 2023 convention recognize the upcoming 500th
anniversary of the Luther marriage in the year 2025; and be it
further
Resolved, That the LCMS encourage its districts holding
pastoral conferences and/or conventions in 2025 to help
celebrate this anniversary milestone by recognizing the

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wedding anniversaries of their pastors and their wives in
whatever manner or custom might be deemed best; and be it
further
Resolved, That district presidents and the congregations
under their care be urged to give careful attention and
commitment to their congregation’s moral obligation not
only to love their pastor, his wife, and family, but also to
provide the salary, housing, and benefits needed by the pastor
to care for his wife and household; and be it finally
Resolved, That in the long standing tradition of
Reformation numismatics over six centuries commemorating
milestone anniversaries such as the centennials of 1517, the
Augsburg Confession, Luther’s birth, and many others, (i.e., a
medal featuring Luther and Katherine as early as 1717 followed
by other examples), CPH and Concordia Historical Institute
consider partnering to commission and produce a worthy
commemorative medallion celebrating the 500th anniversary
of the Luthers, and made available to districts, institutions,
congregations, libraries, and individuals.
Action: Adopted (9)

Upon immediate closure of debate as suggested by the chair, the
resolution was adopted in a unanimous voice vote.

Resolutions