LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Page 98

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98 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 2

Resolved, That this convention -endorse in principle
the propositions setting forth the need for the develop-
ment of an intensive Synodwide mission approach ‘to
the Negro American; and be it further

Resolved, That we call upon the Board of Missions
in North and South America and the District Mission
Boards to devote special attention to nonwhite and
racially mixed communities, using expanded resources
of men and money for this purpose; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage and direct our con-
gregations of traditionally white membership which
confront a changing community to educate and counsel
their members so that they do not panic and withdraw
but see the challenge and opportunity in their new
situation and minister to the total needs of people of
all ethnic backgrounds; and be it further

Resolved, That we respect the worthy aspirations of
minority groups and endeavor to assist them in com-
bating any social, political, and economic evils that
harm people and bring about the denial of many of
the good things God in His creation intended for all
mankind; and be it further

Resolved, That we assist our congregations and in-
dividual members in suburban areas in working toward
the eradication of the unjust and inhumane distinctions
which bar some minority groups from these communi-
ties and thus make it practically impossible for their
churches to welcome all people without discrimination
into their fellowship; and be it finally

Resolved, That we demonstrate our sincerity and ex-
pedite our outreach among Negro Americans and other
nonwhites —

a) by affirming that on all educational levels in the
church’s system of education there should be no sepa-
rate schools for nonwhites; and

b) by working toward the ideal that our Board of
Assignment assign the graduates of our terminal schools
to congregations and that they be accepted by them
on the basis of Christian character and personal ability,
thus making available to. the church in every sphere
the best that God has provided in personal consecration
and fitness, without weakening the church’s witness and
program.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Intensification of Work in the Far East
and the South Pacific
RESOLUTION 2-21

Report 205, pp. 117-120, Reports and Memorials
Wuereas, The Lord has bountifully blessed our mis-
sion activity in Asia and the South Pacific; and

Wuereas, The All-Asia Conference, held in January
1962, brought together representatives from each of the
Far East and South Pacific countries who met with
several of our synodical representatives for doctrinal
and practical studies; and

Wuereas, A number of these countries are anticipat-
ing the day in which they, too, under God, can organize
their own church, which is also in the plan and thinking
of our Board for World Missions; therefore be it

Resolved, That we thank Almighty God for His gra-
cious blessing upon this area of our work in bringing
the Gospel to the vast numbers of those who are
without Christ; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize the continued need for
our prayers for and support of the faithful labors of
missionaries in these areas; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for World Missions be
encouraged to conduct further All-Asia Conferences,
as has been requested by the churches of Asia; and be
it finally

Resolved, That we encourage our Board for World
Missions to use every possible means, including radio,
TV, and suitable literature, to bring the Gospel to the
hearts of the people. ,

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Continue Developing Seminaries in Asia
and South Pacific
RESOLUTION 2-22
Report 205, p. 117, Reports and Memorials
Wuereas, We now have seminaries in India, Hong
Kong, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan which have
supplied some 160 national pastors for the churches in
Asia; and
Wuereas, These seminaries are calling for additional
staff members for their faculties; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention commend the Board
for World Missions for its outstanding work in setting
up a program of training a national ministry and de-
veloping a guide for the establishment and conduct of
the ministerial colleges; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the Synod to make further
provisions in filling the needs of equipping these semi-
naries with staff members where needed; and be it
further

Resolved, That the Board for World Missions be
encouraged to upgrade its seminaries; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board for World Missions bring
recommendations on the establishment of a graduate
seminary in the Orient to the next convention of the
Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Step Up Proportion of Contributions
for Missions
RESOLUTION 2-23
Reports 201—205, pp. 103—120, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The proportion of synodical funds ex-
pended for missions has not kept pace with the rise in
gifts and expenditures for other purposes; and