LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 90

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90 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 1

theran Church — Missouri Synod to bring its regula-
tions up to date with current policies; and

Wuereas, The standing Committee on Constitutional
Matters of the Synod has reviewed and approved these
recommended changes; therefore be it

Resolved, That the following changes be made in the
Handbook:

8.101 “division chairman” replaces “treasurer.”
8.103 No change — shortened statement.

8.105 Old statement lists functions; new statement
lists objectives: “Acquisition of sites and erec-

tion of facilities to aid expansion,” etc.

8.107 a Adds the dimension of “congregation” for De-
partment of Investment loan program.

8.107 b,c No change — improved statements.
8.107d Adds “advance site” dimension.
8.109a No change.

8.109 b Adds concept of “congregation.”

8.109c Emphasizes “policy-making” responsibility of
the board.

8.109d Statement on “advance site” program.

NEW
F. CHURCH EXTENSION
8.101 Personnel and Election of Board

The Church Extension Board shall consist of eight mem-
bers—two pastors, two teachers, and four laymen— who
shall be elected by the Synod. One half of the board mem-
bership shall be elected at every convention of the Synod.
dine piivision chairman shall be an ex-officio member of

e board.

8.103 Vacancies

Vacancies shall be filled by the board, subject to the ap-
proval of the President of the Synod.

8.105 Objectives

Acquisition of sites and erection of facilities to aid ex-
pansion for effective programs of ministry, witness, out-
reach, and service.

8.107 Functions

The Church Extension Board shall —

a. Provide funds to assist the Synod, Districts, and con-
gregations with loans for sites and facilities in the church’s
program of expansion;

b. aid in motivating individuals, congregations, organ-
izations, and Districts in acquiring investments for church
extension in a systematic manner;

c. strive to coordinate and obtain uniformity in the
church extension programs of the Synod and the Districts;

d. provide leadership in advance site acquisition for fur-
ther expansion.

8.109 e—k No thought change.
8.111 a—e No change.

8.113 Functions listed in this section are obsolete.
Omit since “Treasurer” and “Controller” re-
sponsibility are listed elsewhere in the Hand-
book.

8.115a Simplifies statement and incorporates concept

of expenditure for advance site acquisition.
8.115 b No change.
8.117a Adds dimension of loan to “congregation.”
8.117 b—£ No change — simplifies statements and con-

tent.
8.119 No change.
8.121 Not necessary to give names of loan programs,

since these change, but merely provide for
policy responsibility as listed in 8.109 b, 8.109,
8.109 e, 8.117 a, 8.117 b, 8.117 d, 8.117 e. Old Sec-
tion 8.121 should be omitted.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

(Note: For the sake of completeness the entire revised
section of the Handbook relating to Church Extension is
printed below in parallel columns. The adopted sections
are in the left-hand column under “New.”)

OLD
F. CHURCH EXTENSION
8.101 Personnel and Election of Board

The Church Extension Board shall consist of eight mem-
bers —two pastors, two teachers, and four laymen— who
shall be elected by the Synod. One half of the board mem-
bership shall be elected at every convention of the Synod.
The treasurer of the Synod shall be an ex-officio member
of the Board.

8.103 Vacancies

The board shall be empowered to fill any vacancies
which may occur, subject to the approval of the President
of the Synod.

8.105 Objectives
The Church Extension Board shall —

a. assist in making funds available to newly organized
congregations to provide adequate facilities for an effective
parish program, and to assist wherever possible in the mis-
sionary expansion program of the Synod;

b. assist in acquiring adequate and strategic sites for

future expansion and service in areas of opportunity and
need.

8.107 Functions

The Church Extension Board shall —

a. provide sufficient funds to aid and assist District and
synodical mission boards with loans for sites and facilities
in our mission expansion program;

b. interest individuals, congregations, organizations, and
Districts in soliciting deposits in the Church Extension Fund
in an organized and regular manner;

c. strive for coordination, uniformity, and solidarity of

policies and programs of all District and synodical church
extension funds.