LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1986, Page 197

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HIGHER EDUCATION 197

PRESENT WORDING

5.131 Committee for Lay Ministers

a. Membership. The Committee for Lay Ministers
shall consist of one district president, one parish pastor,
one member of a synodical seminary faculty, one mem-
ber representing the lay ministry program at Concordia
College, Wisconsin, a Vice-President of the Synod, who
shall serve as chairman, and the Executive Secretary
of the Board for Professional Education Services or his
representative in an advisory capacity.

c. Functions. The Board for Lay Ministers shall:

1. direct the colloquy program for lay ministry ac-
cording to regulations adopted by the Synod;

4. establish the academic and theological standards
for admissions to the lay ministry by colloquy in con-
sultation with the faculty of Concordia College, Wiscon-
sin;

5. approve for admission to the colloquy program for
lay ministry those applicants who meet the preliminary
requirements;

5.133 Eligibility

Applicants shall be at least 20 years old, or have 2
years of college, and agree to have administered pre-
scribed aptitude, achievement, personality, and voca-
tional entrance tests. Personal interviews may be
required.

5.135 Application for Admission

a. Applications for men and women for admission to
the lay ministry colloquy program shall be directed to
Concordia College, Wisconsin. The application will be
accompanied by the following documents:

1. Complete background information setting forth
clearly the applicant’s background, religious affiliation,
previous church-work activity and experience, employ-
ment record, formal and informal education, and rea-
sons for wishing to qualify for lay ministry service in
the Synod.

2. Official transcripts of the applicant’s secondary
and collegiate training and a full description of non-
credit academic work done by the applicant.

3. Testimonials as to Christian character and life,
personality, ability, and previous service from the ap-
plicant’s pastor and two previous employers or persons
who have observed the applicant for at least two years.

4. A letter of endorsement from the applicant’s dis-
trict president.

5.137 Publication of Applicants Request

The name of an applicant requesting admission to
the lay ministry program shall be published in an official
periodical of the Synod after his application has been
endorsed by the district president and approved by the
committee. If no valid objection is filed within four
weeks after publication of such notice, the colloquy pro-
cedure may continue.

5.139 Academic and Theological Requirements

Applicants for admission to lay ministry by colloquy
shall be expected to meet the following academic and
theological requirements before their final examination
by the board:

a. A college program culminating in the Associate in
Arts degree or its demonstrated equivalent.

b. The completion of required courses or their equiv-
alent in the areas of general education, Christian doc-
trine, Biblical interpretation, church history, and
practice, to meet the academic and theological stan-
dards established by the board.

c. Evidence of successful service in a church agency
within the Synod prior to regular placement in the
church.

d. Residence at a synodical college as determined
necessary or desirable by the committee.

PROPOSED WORDING

5.131 Committee for Lay Ministers

a. Full-time or part-time staff may be engaged by the
committee as conditions may warrant and require, with
the approval of the Board of Directors.

c. Functions. The Committee for Lay Ministers shall
1. (Delete.)

4. Establish the academic and theological standards
for admissions into the Lay Ministry Program in con-
sultation with the faculty of Concordia College Wiscon-
sin.

5. Approve for admission to the Lay Ministry Pro-
gram those applicants who meet the preliminary re-
quirements.

5.133 Eligibility

Applicants shall be at least 20 years old and be high
school graduates and agree to have administered pre-
scribed aptitude, achievement, personality, and voca-
tional entrance tests. Personal interviews may be
required.

5.135 Application for Admission

a. Applications for men and women for admission to
the Lay Ministry Program shall be directed to Concordia
College Wisconsin. The application shall be accom-
panied by the following documents:

1. (No change.)

2. (No change.)

3. (No change.)

4. (No change.)

5.137
(Delete.)

5.139 Academic and Theological Requirements

To be certified as a lay minister the candidate must
complete the prescribed associate in arts degree pro-
gram at Concordia College Wisconsin and be recom-
mended by the faculty.