# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S449 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) the prophets.” says the Lord. “who cause my people to err by their lies” (Jer. 23: 28—32): and Wuereas, The Lord Jesus Christ foretold that before the end of the world many false prophets will arise and will mislead many (Matt. 24:11); and Whereas, The inspired apostle John jovingly warns the church: Beloved, believe not every spirit but try the spirits whether they are of God, because many false prophets are gone out into the world (1 John 4:1): and Wuereas, Every congregation and every board of the LCMS has the right to expect and to demand that every called servant of the Word, whether he be pastor or teacher is a trustworthy steward of the mysteries of God (1 Cor. 4:1-2) and will honor his ordination and or installation vows: and Wuereas, The only fair and ethical way that a con- gregation can determine what a pastor or teacher be- lieves is by interrogation; therefore be it Resolved, That the President of the Synod direct the CTCR to formulate a theological characterization ques- tionnaire, basing it on the Holy Scriptures and the Lu- theran Confessions and doctrinal resolutions that have been accepted by the Synod; and be it further Resolved, That this characterization serve as a guide- line for the Boards of Control at the Synod’s colleges and seminaries, when considering candidates for the teaching office, and for congregations when calling pas- tors or teachers: and be it finally Resolved, That the District Presidents who share the responsibility of the doctrinal supervision of the pastors and teachers of their District, supply congregations with copies of this form whenever a vacancy develops. To Make More Effective Use of Synodical Literature RESOLUTION 11-14 Overture 11-30 (CW, p. 357) Wurreas, A large segment of the professional minis~ try of the Synod does not receive the literature sent to pastors and male teachers, and Wuereas, Information contained in this literature can contribute to a more effective ministry: therefore be it Resolved, That correspondence emanating from the office of the President of the Synod and the CTCR cur- rently being sent only to pastors and male teachers be sent also to all faculty members of synodical institu- tions who formally request it; and be it further Resolved, That the Commission on Mission and Min- istry study the existing policies governing the distri- bution of synodical literature and implement where economically feasible all changes which they feel wili increase its effective use; and be it finally Resolved, That the Commission on Mission and Min- istry report on progress and submit recommendations to the next convention. To Encourage Writers of Articles in Various Periodicals to Follow Ethical Procedures RESOLUTION 11-15 Overtures 11-19, 11-20, 11-21, 11-22A, 11-22B (CW, pp. 354-355) Wuereas, Our Synod has resolved at Milwaukee (49th synodical convention) to follow ethical principles which are of God (see Res. 5-23 of that convention) ; and Wuereas, The President of the Synod together with other elected and appointed officials of the Synod have been subjected to journalism contrary to those ethical principles; therefore be it REFERRED RESOLUTIONS Resolved, To depiore the action of such } and be it further Resolved. To encourage writer r-relatec periodicais to fc To Express Concern and Prayerful Support for All Christians Living Under Oppression RESOLUTION 11-16 Overture 11-31 (CW, p. 357) Resclved, That Overture 11-31 be adopted as is. To Decline Requested Addition to “Lutheran Annual” RESOLUTION 11-17 Overture 11-32 (CW, pp. 357—358) Wuereas, The implementat of the overture has be financially unfeasible: trerefore been determined to be it Resolved, That Overture 11-32 be respectiully de- clined To Clarify the Case of First Lutheran Church and Pastor Martin A. Buerger RESOLUTION 11-18 Overture 11-34U (7B, p. 22) WuereasS, Tne Missouri District requests that case of the Rev. Martin A. Buerger be brought ere Synod in consultation with the Director, Depart : Archives, Concordia Historical Institute, san of the Black Pastors’ Caucus to appois nnia! Committee which sha‘! also serve is committee's tasx shall be to cor program whereby: