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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1981, Page 92

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the congregations of the Synod any circulars re-
ferring to internal matters of the Synod and issued by
officials of the Synod unless the President of the
Synod has given his consent.

11.25 Miscellaneous

a. Unless otherwise instructed by the Synod, the
Board of Directors shall determine what shall be
published by the corporation. All manuscripts of a
religious or theological nature shall be approved
under the prescribed procedure for doctrinal review
before publication.

h. The Synod is responsible for every doctrinal
statement made in its official publications. If any
statement be made therein deviating from the Word
of God and the Confessions of the Lutheran Church,
every member of the Synod perceiving such error
shall bring it to the attention of the responsible
editors and insist on the necessary correction.

8.51 The Lutheran Church Extension Fund—
Missouri Synod

a. The Lutheran Church Extension Fund—Mis-
souri Synod as established on June 13, 1978, as a
separate corporate entity under the laws of the State
of Missouri is operated by its members and board of
directors, in accordance with its articles of incorpora-
tion and corporate bylaws, to further the objectives
and duties of the Church Extenson Fund within the
Synod.

b. Until such time that all Districts of the Synod
conduct the Church Extension activities through the
Lutheran Church Extension Fund—Missouri Synod,
there shall also be a Board for Church Extension of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the functions
and duties of which are set forth in Section 8.57 ff. of
these Bylaws.

c. The Board of Directors for the Lutheran Church
Extension Fund—Missouri Synod shall consist of
nine individuals—two pastors, two teachers, and five
laymen. Eight of the directors shall be elected by the
members and shall have an understanding of the
Church Extension program and/or demonstrate an
expertise in fields and areas closely related to church
extension activities, such as knowledge of real estate,
management, and financial planning. The Treasurer
of the Synod shall be the fifth lay member of the
board and the treasurer of the fund. The results of
such elections shall be ratified by the Synod at its
next convention.

d. The individuals elected to the Board of Directors
for the Lutheran Church Extension Fund—Missouri
Synod shall serve a maximum of three four-year
terms and shall also serve as members of the Board
for Church Extension of the Synod.

e. Any amendment tothe articles of incorporation
and the corporate bylaws of the Lutheran Church
Extension Fund—Missouri Synod as heretofore
adopted shall be made by a two-thirds vote of the
members of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund.
Missouri Synod as set forth in its articles of incor-
poration and bylaws and shall be reported to the next
synodical convention.

f. In the event the Lutheran Church Extension
Fund—Missouri Synod is ever dissolved, its net assets
shall be distributed to The Lutheran Church—Mis-
souri Synod or its successor.

8.53 Objectives

This corporation is formed for the purpose of
financing the acquistion of sites and the erection of
facilities to aid expansion for effective programs of
ministry, witness, outreach, and service of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

e. The purpose of Concordia Publishing House is
to serve as the publisher of The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod. Unless otherwise instructed by the
Synod the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishing
House shall determine what is to be published by the
corporation. Decisions on the publishing of curricu-
lum materials shall be determined jointly by the
Board for Congregational Services and Concordia
Publishing House. All manuscripts of a religious or
theological nature shal] be approved through the
Synod’s prescribed procedure for doctrinal review
before publication.

3. Lutheran Church Extension Fund—
Missouri Synod

2.641-2.651

(Same as present Bylaws 8.51 to 8.61 with the
addition of the following paragraph to present Bylaw
8.59)

f. provide architectural advice and site selection
counsel, when requested, to congregations, synodical
and District boards and commissions, and agencies
of the Synod and Districts.