# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1938_S247
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Publication Matters 247

Periodicals

The planning of Synod’s literature embraces its periodicals.
Hence the 1932 convention authorized the Board to “guide the
publication of periodicals,” and the 1935 convention passed resolu-
tions which are interpreted in the “Rules and Regulations” sub-
mitted to the Board as follows: “Define the general policies and
indicate the content and arrangement of the reading-matter
brought in such periodicals.” (Syn. Handbk., p.135, No.9.) In
accordance with these instructions the Board met with the editorial
committee of the Lutheran Witness, making such suggestions as
seemed representative of synodical opinion and in the best interests
of the readers. To a certain extent its opinions are reflected in
improvements in the Lutheran Witness, and the Board appreciates
the cooperative attitude of the editorial committee. Problems of
the Concordia Junior Messenger were also discussed with the
editor. ‘

Suggestions concerning the Concordia Theological Monthly
were drafted. The editorial committee welcomed suggestions from
the members of the Board as individuals, but does not regard the
Board as possessing authorization under synodical provisions to
make such suggestions as a Board. While the individual members
of the Board are willing to operate under such an understanding,
they feel that for the sake of order a clear definition of the Board’s
responsibility should be issued. Meantime it assumes that the
Concordia Theological Monthly will otherwise report to the present
convention.

The editorial committee of the School Journal discussed with
the Board the feasibility of enlarging its scope to become an organ
for all educational workers of Synod. The Board is of the opinion,
in keeping with the sentiment of many teachers in particular, that
the School Journal should remain the organ for the teachers of the
Christian day-school, though its contents should naturally embrace
all their professional interests. Definite judgment in this matter
should be given.

.Day-school and Sunday-school publications have been under
the supervision of the Board of Christian Education; in some in-
stances both boards have surveyed publications in advance. The
Child’s Companion, the new weekly periodical for children of
school age, proceeded from the deliberations of both groups and
seems to fill a genuine need.
Results

In carrying out a unified plan for Synod’s literature, much
work was inaugurated and authorship assigned. The outstanding
item of progress during the triennium is the introduction of the
devotional series. While the individual booklet is brief and in-