# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S156
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156 RESOLUTIONS

parish and together with young adults develop ways to
minister to these needs; and be it further

Resolved, That the parishes of the Synod encourage
young adults to become trained and active in the mission
and ministry of the church; and be it finally

Resolved, That a synodical youth gathering be spon-
sored to encourage young adults in their commitment to
the service of Jesus Christ under the Word of God.

Action: Adopted as amended (3).

(The assembly deleted the final words of the first whereas,
“and who are involved in meaningful occupations” and substi-
tuted the second and third resolveds for the resolved that had
read: “That the parishes of the Synod encourage young adults to
discover meaningful ways to be in ministry within the church
(i.e., young adult groups, church choirs, educational and volun-
teer agencies of the church, the International Lutheran Young
Adults—Missouri Synod.”)

To Support Youth Ministry
RESOLUTION 7-05

Report 7-02, Rec. 1—4, 6—8 (CW, pp. 377-378); N.O.
Res. 7-20, 7-21

Wuereas, The Lord of the church has blessed The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod with people who have
a strong commitment to youth ministry; and

Wuereas, The research reported in Bridging the Gap
and Five Cries of Youth has demonstrated that a minis-
try with youth requires clear communication of the
whole Word of God, necessitates equipping youth for
faithful service to God, and requires settings where
youth can demonstrate the mission of the church in word
and life; and

Wuereas, Such ministry with youth is becoming a
more complex and challenging ministry and is of prime
importance; and

Wuereas, Funding for youth ministry in the Synod
has steadily declined since 1968, with the result that
staff had to be reduced in 1975; and

Wuereas, The Synod does not want youth ministry to
be given a declining priority; therefore be it

Some of the youth reps

Resolved, That the Synod reaffirm its strong commit-
ment to youth ministry and in keeping with that commit-
ment provide the financial resources necessary for effec-
tive ministry with youth in the church; and be it further

Resolved, That the congregations of the Synod be
encouraged to carry out an aggressive youth ministry,
utilizing programs offered by the Board of Youth Minis-
try (e.g., “Lead Out” kit for developing adult leaders for
youth ministry; and “Youth Effectiveness Training,” a
model for increasing skills for effective communication
for youth and adults), and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board of Youth Ministry be en-
couraged to implement the recommendations and priori-
ties included in its report to the Synod.

Action: Adopted as amended (3).

(Amendments: “whole Word of God” for “Gospel” in the
second whereas; “challenging” for “difficult” in the third where-
as; the addition of “and is of prime importance.” A later motion
to end the second resolved after the words “aggressive youth
ministry” was defeated.)

To Transfer Television Ministry
to Lutheran Laymen’s League

RESOLUTION 7-06

Report 4-04, App. 4-04C, 7-09; Overture 7-38 (CW, pp.
148—149, 384—388, 393—394)

Wuereas, The International Lutheran Laymen’s
League’s sponsorship of mass communications program-
ing of The Lutheran Hour is now in its 42d year; and

Wuereas, The Lutheran Hour broadcasts provide the
Gospel message to millions of persons around the world;
and

Wuereas, The International Lutheran Laymen’s
League has long had an interest in expanding their mass
communication broadcasting; and

Wuereas, The International Lutheran Laymen’s
League has subsidized the Lutheran Television Ministry,
“This Is the Life,” since 1967 and is-currently providing
$625,000, nearly 70% of the expenditures for this minis-
try; and

WHEREAS, The International Lutheran Laymen’s
League, upon request, has determined that the League
can effectively administer the Television Ministry on
behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod transfer the administration of Lutheran Televi-
sion to the International Lutheran Laymen’s League,
effective Feb. 1, 1976; and be it further

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod subsidize the International Lutheran Laymen’s
League for television ministry in the years 1976, 1977,
and 1978 in a decreasing amount starting with $300,000
in 1976; starting in the fiscal year 1979 the television
ministry of “This Is the Life” and all special mass
communications productions shall be the financial and
administrative responsibility of the International
Lutheran Layman’s League; and be it further