LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1986, Page 198

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198 RESOLUTIONS

5.141 Placement

a. The committee shall recommend placement of
those applicants who have satisfactorily completed their
colloquy studies and passed their colloquy examination.

b. The committee shall report its action to the presi-
dent of the district in which the candidate resides and
publish a report of its favorable action in an official pe-
riodical of the Synod.

c. Every applicant whom the committee declares
qualified for lay ministry shall be assigned his first
placement by the Board of Assignments.

5.141 Placement

a. The college placement committee will re
the placement of Lay Ministry graduates who have: ce
isfactorily completed the program and have been rec.
ommended by the faculty for service. :
b. (No change.)

c. (Delete.)

Action: Withdrawn by committee in view of Res.
5-02, G.

cn

To Urge Use of Synodical Colloquy
Program by Noncertified Teachers and
Directors of Christian Education

RESOLUTION 6-24
Overture 6-84-6-85 (CW, p. 324)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has
diligently worked through its colleges and seminaries to
“recruit and train pastors, teachers and other professional
church workers” (Constitution, Art. III, 3) for the various
ministries requested by its member congregations; and

Wuereas, The Synod has committed itself to “aid con-
gregations to develop processes of thorough Christian ed-
ucation and nurture” (Art. IH, 5); and

Wuereas, The Synod has patiently and thoughtfully
sought to “encourage congregations to strive for uniformity
in church practice” (Art. III, 7); and

WHEREAS, Synodically approved teacher and director of
Christian education programs aim to equip teachers and
DCEs to carry out the office of a minister of religion; and

Wuereas, Not all teachers and directors of Christian
education serving in our schools and congregations are cer-
tified by a synodical college to carry out the office of min-
ister of religion; and

Wuereas, The Synod has developed a teacher and a

oe

PRESENT WORDING

5.101 Colloquy Committee for the Teaching
Ministry

a. Membership. The Colloquy Committee for the
Teaching Ministry shall consist of a Vice-President of
the Synod and two presidents of synodical colleges of-
fering a bachelor’s degree in teacher education ap-
pointed by the synodical President.

DCE colloquy process by which noncertified workers can
receive specialized theological training; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations and agencies of the Synod
engaging workers not certified by the Synod to serve as
teachers or DCEs be encouraged to have those individuals
seek certification as soon as possible through the various
colloquy programs offered by the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That congregations and other agencies of the
Synod engaging a worker not certified by the Synod be
encouraged to make provision for time and financial as-
sistance for these workers for such certification,

Action: None.

To Change the Bylaws for Admission
to the Teaching Ministry by Colloquy

RESOLUTION 6-254
Overtures 5-163, 6-86 (CW, pp. 274~76, 324-26)

Wuereas, The 1983 convention (Res. 5-27) directed a
study of the Teacher Colloquy Program; and

Wuereas, The colloquy directors of the synodical col-
leges, under the chairmanship of the First Vice-President
of the Synod, have conducted this study and are recom-
mending changes; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Bylaws be amended as follows:

PROPOSED WORDING
6.105 Colloquy Committees

a. The Colloquy Committee for the Teaching Min-
istry shall consist of a Vice-President of the Synod and
two presidents of synodical colleges offering a bachelor’s
degree in teacher education. All members shall be ap-
pointed by the President of the Synod. The Vice-Presi-
dent shall be chairman of the committee.

b. Each college that offers a bachelor’s degree in
teacher education shall have a colloquy-examining com-
mittee, selected by its faculty. . .

c. The Colloquy Committee for the Teaching Ministry
and each college colloquy-examining committee sha
have the authority and responsibilities described in By-
laws 6.107-6.117.