# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S31 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) MISSIONS 31 23. That plans for decreasing subsidy and increasing re- sponsibility of sister churches be incorporated under the duties of the director of the office of interchurch relations. °4. That for more effective administrative procedures the Council of Administrators be given review and consideration by the Board of Directors as a primary vehicle for administrative effectiveness. 25. That the study of the mission of the church on a con- tinuing basis be placed high on the agenda of the ILTC at its next meeting. These recommendations are subject to the review of the Board of Directors and will need implementing documents to be effected, subsequent to convention resolutions and actions. Ad Hoe Mission Study Commission 2-05A To Implement the Theme “Claimed to Proclaim” WHEREAS. We are claimed by Christ to proclaim His love: and WHEREAS. Mission work is therefore the primary obligation. not an option. for Christians: and WHEREAS. Christ's command is to go into all nations, to all people. preaching. teaching. baptizing. healing the sick. clothing the naked. feeding the hungry. comforting the lonely and bereaved, serving all the needs of all people. as our Synod has stated in its Mission Affirmations of 1965: and WHEREAS. There is a particular world urgency now for such total ministry. and inasmuch as we live in a time rich with opportunity and desperately in need of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meaningful and continual demonstration of Christian love: therefore be it Resolved. That we pledge continuing and substantially in- creased emphasis on support for these efforts: and be it further Resolved. That each of us at his congregational and personal level commit himself and his resources to this primary Christian mission: and be it further Resolved. That from the congregational level up we con- stantly evaluate our programs of missions and social ministry. being careful not to overemphasize plant and property. and seeing to it that the Gospel of God's forgiving and redemptive love in Christ be preached to an ever more God-pleasing extent. emphasizing evangelism in all possible forms and also seeking to carry out the Savior’s will in bringing His love to bear on the problems of health care. poverty. discrimination. the handi- capped, the institutionalized. and the imprisoned: and that all these efforts include positive. real. ongoing programs, such as training and education. information and research, highlighting problem areas. cooperating fully with Project Equality, dealing with racism and discrimination in employment ina meaningful and effective manner at the congregational level, and taking positive steps to eliminate injustices where they are discovered: and be it finally Resolved. That the efforts of mission and ministry be sup- ported on a substantially increased level with a large and effective budget commitment. Northern Illinois District Walter F. Fisher, Secretary Identical or similar: 2-05B to 2-05D St. Andrew Redeemer. Detroit. Mich. Fla.-Ga. District St. Andrew Redeemer. Detroit. Mich. Eugene Nissen Lloyd Behnken Eugene Nissen 2-06A To Support Synod’s Board for Missions WHEREAS. The Synod’s Board for Missions has endeavored to carry out its responsibilities as designated by the Synod’s Constitution and Bylaws under the guidance and direction of the Scriptures. the Lutheran Confessions. and synodical resolutions: and WHEREAS. In its attempts to properly function. the Board for Missions has been the subject of much criticism and opposi- tion from various sources including former members of the executive staff who at times failed to cooperate in implementing directives from the Board for Missions: therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod in convention commend the Board for Missions for attempting to properly pursue its duty despite much criticism and lack of cooperation: and be it further Resolved. That the Synod in convention direct the Board for Missions to continue its course of action guided by the Scrip- tures. the Lutheran Confessions. and synodical resolutions. St. John’s Lutheran Church Ellisville. Mo. Kenneth Smith, President Eugene Rusert. Chairman Paul V. Schnelle. Pastor Identical or similar: 2-06B and 2-06C Redeemer, New Orleans. La. Clair Wiederhoft Mount Calvary. New Orleans, La. M. H. Lehnhardt 2-07A To Commend Board for Missions WHEREAS. Subsequent to the Synod's convention in New Orleans the Board for Missions and some of the mission staff have been in conflict over the board's authority to determine policy and the function of the staff to execute policy: and WHEREAS. Some staff members have chosen to openly and publicly criticize the board's policy making: and WHEREAS. The board has endeavored to bring healing to the controversy. including public apologies by the board's chairman: and WHEREAS. The board's policies called for renewed outreach and evangelism among all people: therefore be it Resolved. That although because of human frailties man’s best efforts are not without error. the Synod thank and com- mend the Board for Missions for discharging its responsibilities in a God-pleasing manner: and be it further Resolred. That we commend and thank those members of the mission staff who. despite extreme circumstances. acted responsibly. remained on the staff. and cooperated by carrying out their duties: and be it further Resolred. That we encourage the Board for Missions and the present staff to take up anew its tasks and with one heart and mind pursue the objectives of the Great Commission: and be it finally Resolved. That we urge the Board for Missions to make every effort to begin evangelistic mission activity in at least one new field during the next biennium Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Galesburg. Il. Martin Vatthauer. President Perry Paddock, Secretary Identical or similar: 2-07B to 2-07F Calvary, Lincoln Park, Mich. Hope, Chicago. Ill. Emmaus, Tripp, S. Dak. Zion, Andover, S. Dak. Mount Calvary. New Orleans. La. Otto Krupski Herbert Wians Eugene Kruse E. A. Rumsfeld M. H. Lehnhardt