LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 93

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To Give Special Consideration

to Appropriations for Capital Investments

in Foreign Mission Fields
RESOLUTION 1-41

Report 1-05 (CW, pp. 13—16)

Waereas, Capital requirements for the construction
of worship and educational facilities, missionary ac-
commodations, training centers for professional workers,
‘evangelistic centers, student centers, etc. in our fields in
‘Asia and the South Pacific alone total more than 10.5
million dollars during the next 5 years; and

Wuereas, These facilities are so very necessary for
effective ministry in these areas; therefore be it

Resolved, That the capital requirements in the mis-
sion fields in Asia and the South Pacific be given spe-
‘cial consideration in our synodical financing and in any
special Synodwide efforts during the next biennium.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Refer Parts of “Mission Self-Study
and Survey” to Congregations, etc.
RESOLUTION 1-42
Report 4-03, Appendix (CW, pp. 123—140)

The “Report of Mission Self-Study and Survey”
contains many stimulating insights and suggestions in
the areas of administration, special ministries, training,
stewardship, finance, promotion, and missionary edu-
cation, as well as projection into the future. The time
of this convention does not suffice to evaluate these
with the care and deliberation they deserve. The
affirmations on God’s mission already adopted indicate
our directions for the consideration of these matters;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the material on pp. 123—140 of the
“Report of Mission Self-Study and Survey” be referred
to the congregations and members of the Synod, the
Board of Directors, the Board for Missions, other
boards and agencies, and notably the Commission on
Mission and Ministry in the Church for careful evalu-
ation and consideration.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Authorize More Effective Administration
of African Missions
RESOLUTION 1-43

Report 1-08 (CW, pp. 20—23)

Wuereas, African missions are currently admin-
istered jointly by an interim committee of The Lu-
theran Church— Missouri Synod and the Synod of
Evangelical Lutheran Churches; and

Whereas, It is imperative that all possible steps be

taken to undergird and expand the work of missions
in Africa; therefore be it

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Resolved, That the President of the Synod, in con-
sultation with the President of the Synod of Evan-
gelical Lutheran Churches, be authorized to take what-
ever steps are necessary to effect an arrangement
whereby the common goal of our African mission en-
deavor can be most readily achieved.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Recognize Global Mission Work
by Church-affiliated Groups

RESOLUTION 1-44

Report 1-05 (CW, pp. 13—16)

Wuereas, The congregations and members of the
Synod are cognizant of the need for and the valuable
assistance rendered by our church-affiliated groups to
evangelize the world, especially through the media of
mass communications; therefore be it

Resolved, That we acknowledge with thanks and
gratitude the work of the international Lutheran Hour
sponsored by the Lutheran Laymen’s League and other
vital programs of global evangelism; and be it further

Resolved, That we commend the Lutheran Women’s
Missionary League, the Wheat Ridge Foundation, and
all similar organizations for their global perspective in
mission activity throughout the world.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Effect a Greater Concern

in Intercultural Outreach
RESOLUTION 1-45
Report 1-02, I, C, 3 (CW, p.7)

We gratefully acknowledge that many congregations
and individuals, through the guidance of the Holy
Spirit, have been effective in breaking down sinful,
racial, economic, and social barriers in their effort to
be Christ’s mission to the whole society. However, we
must also confess that many evidences of “exclusive-
ness” continue to exist in the practice of individuals
and congregations. Such exclusiveness not only hin-
ders our mission outreach in this country, but also
undermines the efforts of our missionaries overseas;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we urge all individuals and congre-
gations of the Synod, in a spirit of repentance and
humble obedience to God’s Word, to grow in their
understanding of their mission to the whole society
and to give expression to this understanding through
God-pleasing practices of social acceptance in their
ministry to all minority groups within the area of their
responsibility; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod provide assistance and
direction for congregations through a theological study
on “The Doctrine of Man as It Relates to Social
Equality.”

Action: This resolution was adopted.