LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 177

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of the Synod after a process of exposure and testing
decided upon by the Synod in convention;

2. revisions in such books shall be made only by
a convention of the Synod after requesting the appro-
priate officers and commissions for an evaluation
and recommendations;

d. assist congregations in helping their members
grow in discipleship so that the Gospel of Jesus
Christ empowers people to manage time, talent, and
treasure for the fulfillment of God’s purpose in their
lives;

e. assist congregations in becoming communities
where fellow believers care for one another and share
with one another those gifts which God has placed in
their midst for the common good;

f. coordinate the ministry to and among the
mentally retarded and assist in developing materials
for their education;

g. maintain liaison and cooperation with the
appropriate units of the Lutheran Council in the
U.S.A. and with assigned auxiliary and listed service
organizations.

2.225 Standing Committees

The board shall be assisted by standing commit-
tees dealing with the following areas:

Bible Study and Family Life Education

Church Literature

Congregational Administration

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Human Care (including advisory representation
from the Board for Social Ministry Services)

Ministry to Developmentally Disabled

Sunday, Weekday, Summer Schools, and Confir-
mation Instruction

Worship

To Create Council on Stewardship
RESOLUTION 5-07

Report 5-02, II, U (CW, pp. 197—199); Overture
5-42 (CW, p. 223)

WHEREAS, Continuing growth in the grace of total
commitment of a Christian’s life is enhanced when
programs and educational materials designed to encour-
age such growth are permeated with the Scriptural
Principles of managing life and all its resources; and

WHEREAS, A compelling need exists in the Depart-
ment of Stewardship and Financial Support for guid-
ance and advice in developing and approving programs
and activities which contain the Scriptural concepts of
stewardship; and

WHEREAS, Such advice and guidance can best be
given by a council of persons who are both knowledge-
able in the theology of stewardship and active in
stewardship education; therefore be it

Resolved, That a Council on Stewardship be created
and that the following additional Bylaws be adopted to
accommodate the creation of this council:

PROPOSED WORDING .

_ 2.721 Council on Stewardship
a. There shall be a Council on Stewardship,

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c. assist congregations in helping their members
grow in discipleship so that the Gospel of Jesus
Christ empowers people to manage time, talent, and
freasure for the fulfillment of God’s purpose in their

ives;

d. assist congregations in becoming communi-
ties where fellow believers care for one another and
share with one another those gifts which God has
placed in their midst for the common good;

e. coordinate the ministry to and among the
mentally retarded and assist in developing materials
for their education;

f. maintain liaison and cooperation with the
appropriate units of the Lutheran Council in the
U.S.A. and with assigned auxiliary and listed service
organizations.

2.225 Standing Committees

The board shall be assisted by standing commit-
tees dealing with the following areas:

Bible Study and Family Life Education

Church Literature

Congregational Administration

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Human Care (including advisory representation
from the Board for Social Ministry Services)

Ministry to Developmentally Disabled

Sunday, Weekday, Summer Schools, and Confir-
mation Instruction

Action: Adopted (5).

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which shall assist the Board of Directors and the
Department of Stewardship and Financial. Support
in developing and approving programs, materials,
and activities required in fulfilling their responsibili-
ties as outlined in Chapter VII of these Bylaws.

b. Membership. The Council on Stewardship
shall consist of one District President selected by the
Council of Presidents, one District stewardship
executive, two parish pastors, and two laypersons, all
of whom are knowledgeable in stewardship, selected
by the Board of Directors from a slate of candidates
proposed by the President after consultation with the
District Presidents. The unit executive of the Depart-
ment of Stewardship and Financial Support and his
associate responsible for stewardship education and
nurture shall serve in an advisory capacity.
c. Functions. The Council on Stewardship
shall— a

1. review, evaluate, and recommend policies and
general plans for the stewardship education and
nurture activities of the Synod;

2. study the needs of the Synod in order to assist
in determining what stewardship programs are
required; .

3. review stewardship materials that have been
developed by the department, Districts, or others and
which will be recommended, distributed, or utilized
by the department in its various activities;

4. review new programs of deferred and special
giving and make recommendations for their utiliza-
tion and approval by appropriate boards;

5. review proposals for special appeals and make
recommendations to the Board of Directors;

6. initiate proposals for programs, materials,
and structure of the Department of Stewardship.