# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S158 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 158 RESOLUTIONS the synodical Handbook as may result from the discon- tinuance of Der Lutheraner and of the Lutheran Witness Reporter as a separate publication. Action: Adopted (3). To Encourage Subscriptions to the Lutheran Witness RESOLUTION 7-08 Report 7-05; Overtures 7-35, 7-36A, 7-36B (CW, pp. 380—381, 393) Wuereas, The purpose of the Lutheran Witness is to inform members of the Synod about the work of carrying out the objects of the Synod, such as conservation and promotion of the unity of the true faith, the joint exten- sion of the kingdom of God, the training of professional workers in the church, on a national and international level; and Wuereas, The Witness District Editions present addi- tional information concerning the local work of the Synod; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod in convention appeal to the Board of Directors and congregations of each District, especially those where the percentage of homes receiving the Witness and the District Edition is low, to consider ways and.means of encouraging subscriptions to our official synodical periodical so that the members of the Synod are informed about and motivated to participate more fully in the work of the Synod. Action: Adopted as amended (8). (“and congregations” was added to the resolved.) To Encourage Attendance at Youth Gatherings RESOLUTION 7-09 Overture 7-31 (CW, p. 392); N.O. Res. 7-25 Wuereas, Large Lutheran youth gatherings and pro- grams can provide experiences that are Christ-centered and spiritually rewarding; and Wuereas, Such gatherings and programs involving the youth and adults of the Synod are to be developed and conducted within the fellowship principles of the Synod; and Wuereas, The persons responsible for planning the 1976 All Lutheran Youth/Adult Gathering have given the assurance that they are mindful of the legitimate concern that the program and speakers are such as will provide genuine opportunity for positive Christian growth; therefore be it Resolved, That the youth and adults of the Synod be encouraged to participate in such Lutheran youth gath- erings and programs (e.g., the 1976 All Lutheran Youth/Adult Gathering) where the Synod’s fellowship principles are observed; and be it further Resolved, That our Districts and circuits be encour- aged to arrange youth gatherings and programs at their levels. Action: Adopted as amended (8). (The final resolved was added by amendment.) To Educate for Mission and Promote the Program of the Synod RESOLUTION 7-10 Report 4-08, II (CW, p. 171—172) Wuereas, A thorough evaluation of the Synod’s mis- sion education program has been carried on during the past biennium by a special study action team, the Stew- ardship Board and staff, and through semiannual re- gional meetings of District stewardship leaders; and Wuereas, The mission education program has been restyled, and field testing has shown it to be interesting and appealing to users, effective in communicating de- sired concerns and vital mission concepts, pointing to- ward desired educational outcomes, and challenging Christians and the congregations to place their natural and spiritual endowments at the Lord’s disposal for His world mission; and Wuereas, A growing field force has been developed, including specifically selected and trained appointees, as well as regular District stewardship leaders, to give special attention to “education for mission”, and Wuereas, It has been found that the current mission education program makes possible a large enough mar- ket so that quality mission education products can be produced for purchase, if reasonable cooperation is re- ceived from pastors and congregations; therefore be it Resolved, That the present mission education program and promotion of the synodical program and services be intensified and expanded to inform and inspire the Syn- od’s members for vigorous involvement in their Christ- given mission; and be it further Resolved, That the Department of Stewardship be enabled, with staffing and funding during the next 2 years, to pilot annual regional “mission conferences,” as other denominations have done in mission promotion, and be it further Resolved, That congregations and Districts be urged to select qualified mission education representatives and send them annually to leaders’ “skillshops” for ongoing training about the ever-changing mission scene; and be it further Resolved, That congregations be urged to make use of the wide variety of mission education materials offered through the Department of Stewardship, so that a mar- ket allowing production of materials at a reasonable cost continues to exist and quality mission education tools can continue to be produced; and be it finally Resolved, That all congregational materials be sent to congregations rather than the pastors. Action: Adopted as amended (9). (This resolution was introduced in Session 8. The final resolved was added by amendment.)