# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S190 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 190 ADMINISTRATION 4-34 To Refer Question of New Arizona District In order to comply with the directive of New Orleans Reso- lution 4-38, the Board of Directors submits the following overture to the Anaheim convention: WHEREAS, We recognize the tremendous growth and resul- tant ministry potential in the Southwest part of our country, particularly in the rapidly developing areas of Arizona, and that the projected population of this area will rapidly exceed popula- tions of present Districts: and WHEREAS, We recognize that the massive land area in juris- dictional areas in this part of the country and the distances from the various population centers to currently established District office locations create potential barriers for adequate communication and feelings of partnership in the work con- ducted by the respective Districts: and WHEREAS, We further recognize that there are a number of alternatives to the establishment of a new District which need to be thoroughly explored: and WHEREAS, We recognize that the convention-adopted princi- ples for establishing new Districts were not to apply to estab- lished Districts but that this develops a double standard for measuring the viability of a District: and WHEREAS, The Board of Directors has gone on record to recommend a complete study of District organization, it is re- spectfully suggested that the study report on the Southwest District be further reviewed in assessing the administrative needs of this area: and WHEREAS, We recognize and commend the efforts under- taken by the Phoenix Area Council in evaluating the mission potential in their area and encourage them to continue their efforts to develop information which is necessary and helpful for the advancement of the work of the Kingdom: therefore be it Resolved, In response to New Orleans Resolution 4-38, that the proposed Southwest District study materials, as presented by Mr. Norman Sell of the Synod’s Research Department, become a part of the task force study of all Districts proposed to the Anaheim convention both by the Board of Directors and the Committee for Reorganization. Board of Directors Herbert Mueller, Secretary 4-35 To Replace California and Nevada District Administration WHEREAS, The administration of the California and Nevada District in recent years has become antagonistic toward synodi- cal doctrine and practice, as by adopting a liberal stance toward the authority of Scripture, encouraging unionistic practice with the Lutheran Church in America and the Church of Christ, and authorizing the installation of Seminex graduates into the parishes of the District: and WHEREAS, Such an administration leaves faithful congrega- tions of the District without effective and valid leadership and representation in the Synod; therefore be it Resolved, That the Anaheim convention declare the present administration of the California and Nevada District to be out- lawed: and be it further Resolved. That a special elective convention of the District be authorized at which only those delegates are seated who will unqualifiedly support A Statement of Scriptural and Confes- sional Principles and the historic doctrine and practice of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod and its synodical admin- istration. Our Savior Lutheran Church Pinole, Calif. Franklin Runkle, Secretary 4-36A To Cut Costs of Conventions Resolved. That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod attempt to cut the costs of conventions by having them at some LCMS school in the Midwest such as Concordia Seminary. St. Louis, or Concordia Teachers College, River Forest. and by asking members of area congregations to house delegates who cannot be housed on the school’s campus. Trinity Lutheran Church New Haven, Mo. Orville Meyer, Secretary Identical or similar: 4-36B to 4-36D Ohio District N. Ill. Dist. Past. Conf. St. John's, Ellisville, Mo. Arthur Ziegler Gale Schmidt Paul V. Schnelle 4-37A To Economize on Conventions WHEREAS. It has become increasingly expensive to conduct synodical conventions in far-flung reaches of the Kingdom with separate office staff and equipment in two locations: and WHEREAS. Many advisory delegates with no voting power add to the cost through needed quarters and considerations: and WHEREAS. Publicity benefits are not substantially enhanced with AP, UP. and RNS already airing sufficient coverage to major cities and newspapers: therefore be it Resolved. That the powers that be consider convention quarters more closely situated to synodical headquarters: and be it further Resolved. That the number of advisory members be limited to bare skeletal representation from Districts and schools, and all others be required to pay their own expense as other visitors and spectators must; and be it further Resolved, That equalization for travel and facilities of duly authorized delegates and representatives be directed from the synodical level, so that all areas at a distance will not be handi- capped by financial considerations. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Hartley, Iowa Duane Kolpin, Chairman Virgil Treimer, Secretary Identical or similar: 4-37B to 4-37F St. John’s, Austin, Minn. St. John’s, Burr Oak, Mich. C. J. Schleicher Gene Kaugas St. Paul, Brookfield, III. W. Otten Trinity, Easthampton, Mass. Louis Elgert Trinity, Port Huron, Mich. Theo. Klein 4-38 To Return to Triennial Conventions of Synod WHEREAS. For over 115 years the Synod successfully con- ducted its business by meeting in convention every 3 years: and WHEREAS, “Greater participation in decision making. and the possibility of securing better qualified delegates” (Res. 6-07, 1962 Cleveland convention) is no less a fact with triennial con- ventions than biennial conventions: and WHEREAS. The growing energy crisis in America combined with higher transportation costs will directly contribute to higher synodical expenses with each succeeding convention: therefore be it Resolved. That the Synod return, starting with the next con-