LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 89

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tinuity which an ongoing commission can supply is of
the utmost importance.

Wuereas, The study prepared and presented by Dr.
Martin L. Kretzmann has opened up wide areas for
“further study on the mission and ministry of the
church; and

Wuereas, There is also growing evidence from re-
ports of synodical boards that it will be necessary to
establish a commission of the Synod to give continuing
study to the mission and ministry of the church;
therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention establish a Commis-
sion on Mission and Ministry in the Church, in ac-
cordance with Overture 6-28 (CW, pp. 251—253). The
membership, however, shall be constituted as follows:

a. Ten voting members, to be elected by the synodi-
eal convention: four pastors, two teachers, and four
’ laymen who are recognized in their respective fields
‘of endeavor, representing some of the areas concerned
with the cultural factors affecting the church, e.g., the
social sciences, the natural sciences, art, communica-
tion, agriculture, economics, and others;

b. Nine voting members appointed by the President

of the Synod in consultation with the Vice-Presidents:
four laymen with qualifications similar to those de-
scribed in the previous paragraph, and one representa-
tive from each of the theological seminaries and from
the colleges which confer the baccalaureate degree in
teacher education;
c. Four advisory members: the President of the
Synod or his representative; and three members from
among the executive leadership of the Synod, to be
appointed by the President of the Synod in consulta-
tion with the Vice-Presidents; and be it further

Resolved, That the Committee on Convention Nomi-
nations be instructed to provide for the election of four
pastors, two teachers, and four laymen at this con-
vention.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Study the “Report of Mission Self-Study
and Survey”

RESOLUTION 1-38

Report 4-03, Appendix (CW, pp. 113—140)

Wuereas, The “Report of Mission Self-Study and
Survey” recommends a general consultation for pur-
poses of study and implementation; and

Wuereas, The “Report of Mission Self-Study and
Survey” raises a number of theological questions which
require further study and clarification, e. g., the relation
between Christianity and the non-Christian religions
(CW, p.122, col.1), the relation between Christians
and non-Christians in the complex web of daily life
(CW, p.119, col. 1), and whether the fulfillment of our
mission is a result of our sanctification or an expression
of our justification (CW, p. 122, col. 1); therefore be it

MISSIONS 89

Resolved, That Dr. Martin L. Kretzmann be re-
quested to give further study to such matters as those
listed above; and be it further

Resolved, That the recommended proposal for a
general consultation on God’s mission (CW, p. 123,
col. 2) be referred to the Commission on Mission and
Ministry in the Church; and be it further

Resolved, That the entire “Report of Mission Self-
Study and Survey” be referred to the Commission on
Mission and Ministry in the Church; and be it finally

Resolved, That soundly Scriptural and confessional
materials be prepared under the auspices of the Com-
mission on Mission and Ministry in the Church for a
churchwide study of God’s mission to be carried out
during at least the next 5 years. This material should
be suitable for use in congregations, societies, and
church workers’ conferences.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Have All Districts Adopt Standardized
Church Extension Report Forms
and Submit Annual Audit

RESOLUTION 1-39

Report 1-10 (CW, pp. 24—27)

Wuerras, Assets of both synodical and District
Church Extension Funds now exceed $150,000,000, re-
sulting in additional management and administrative
responsibilities; and

Wuereas, The involvement of synodical loan funds
for District Church Extension use makes control and
supervision of such funds necessary; and

Wuereas, Standardized terminology in reporting, ac-
counting, and auditing makes meaningful studies and
analyses possible; and

Wuereas, Proper management requires the involve-
ment of legal counsel for the safety of all investments;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Church Extension Board, in
cooperation with the synodical Controller, introduce
standardized accounting procedures for all Church Ex-
tension programs; and be it further

Resolved, That all Districts obtain competent legal
counsel to advise them with respect to all aspects of
their Church Extension operation; and be it finally

Resolved, That all Districts submit annual financial
reports and certified audits according to standardized
forms to the synodical Controller’s office.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Adopt “Handbook” Changes
for Church Extension Board
RESOLUTION 1-40

Report 1-10 (CW, pp. 24—27)

Wuereas, The Church Extension Board has sug-
gested certain changes in the Handbook of The Lu-