# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_May 7 8 2011_S4
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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On page 8, in paragraph “(2)” under “Public Notice,” the final phrase will need to be corrected to
read “before the applicant may be finally declared qualified (or not) and certified for placement in
the pastoral ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.”
On page 9, under “Certification and Placement,” the first line of paragraph “(1)” should be
changed to read “(1) declare qualified and certify for placement those applicants who have
satisfactorily completed….”
On page 9, under “Certification and Placement,” the first line of the second paragraph should be
changed to read “Every applicant whom the colloquy committee declares qualified and certifies
for placement in the pastoral ministry….”
On page 11 (Appendix Two), mention should be made of Bylaws 2.10.1–2.10.4 which govern the
process for placement of candidates into the pastoral ministry.
On page 11, the first bullet should be changed to read: “A colloquy candidate has been declared
qualified for pastoral ministry and certified for placement by the Colloquy Committee for
Pastoral Ministry of the Synod.” Inclusion on the Synod’s roster must await placement.
On page 11, the second bullet should be changed to read: “A letter has been received by the
district president and the colloquy candidate informing that the colloquy committee has declared
qualified and certified the candidate for placement.
On page 13 (Appendix Three), the second bullet should be changed to read: “A copy of the letter
that states that the candidate has met all requirements and was declared qualified and certified for
pastoral ministry on a particular date.”
On page 13, the first bullet of the second paragraph should be changed to read: “Candidate has
completed requirements and was declared qualified and certified for pastoral ministry.”
On page 13’s “Reminder” paragraph, the commission suggests a more informative approach:
“Note: Commissioned minister calls (teacher, DCE, DCO, etc.) go directly to the placement
office of the Concordia university or college by which such individual has been colloquized.

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On page 1, the language in paragraph “3)” the last phrase should read: “should be declared
qualified and certified for a pastoral call.” Mention should also be made of Bylaws 3.10.2;
3.10.2.2; 2.7.2; 2.8.1; 2.8.2; and 2.9.1.
On page 2, the second line of paragraph “7)” contains a typographical error. The word “much”
should read “must.”
On page 7, under “Miscellaneous Information,” the first line should read: “Before recommending
that a person be declared qualified and certified for the public ministry,…”
On page 9, the third question should read: “Why are you seeking admission to the ministerium
through the colloquy program?”

41. Applicability of Dispute Resolution Process (11-2591)
In a letter received May 6, 2011, a congregation of the Synod asked a series of questions regarding the
exceptions paragraphs of the Synod’s dispute resolution process (Bylaw 1.10.3). After discussion and in
accordance with Bylaw 3.9.2.2 (b) expectations, the commission will notify involved officers and/or
agencies of the Synod and invite them to submit in writing information regarding the matters at issue. It
was agreed that the commission will provide input to the Secretary of the Synod regarding the content of
the letters to be sent.
42. Issues Related to Election of President of Synod (11-2592)
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