# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S184
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. 182 Reports on General Missions

Wuereas, The regularly appointed synodical representative,
being fully acquainted with the personnel of the different depart-
ments, can, as a rule, more quickly and readily expedite matters
needing attention; and ,

Wuereas, It is also in the interest of economy; therefore be it

Resolved, To continue the appointment of a synodical repre-
sentative at the nation’s capital; and be it further

Resolved, To request the various departments of Synod to
make use of the services of the duly appointed synodical represen~
tative whenever possible.

Action of Synod: These resolutions were adopted.

Concerning salaries Committee 2 recommended:

Wuereas, Many of our faithful pastors, missionaries, and
teachers in both self-sustaining and subsidized congregations have
not even the bare necessities of life; and

Wuereas, Undue care for the necessities of life gradually im-
pairs the vitality and the efficiency of even the best of our
workers; and :

Wuereas, In these days of wars and rumors of war the cost of
living is continually rising; and

Wuereas, The Scriptural injunction very clearly defines the
duties of churches over against their pastors and teachers (1 Cor.
9:14): “Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach
the Gospel should live of the Gospel”; and (Gal. 6:6,7): “Let him
that is taught in the Word communicate unto him that teacheth in
all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked; for whatso-
ever a man soweth, that shall he also reap”; therefore be it

Resolved, To remind all congregations to study carefully the im-
plications of the Scripture concerning the proper support of the
ministry; and be it further

Resolved, To urge all congregations carefully to consider
whether the salaries offered their servants are in keeping with
Scriptural standards; and be it further

Resolved, That Synod through its various departments and Dis-
tricts set a good example to our congregations by giving adequate
salaries to its workers; and be it further

Resolved, To plead with all members to increase their contribu-
tions so that the servants of the Word may be properly supported;
and, finally, be it

Resolved, That our Visitors at circuit meetings present to, and
discuss with, the congregations the support of pastors and teachers
according to the rules laid down in the Scriptures.

Action of Synod: These resolutions were adopted.