LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 164

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164 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 8

To Survey Our Publications for the Youth
RESOLUTION 8-10
Report 8-01 (CW, p.321)

Wuereas, In the large quantity of literature pro-
duced by our church there is both overlapping and
omission of service (for example, the gap between
Spirit and Arena); therefore be it

Resolved, That we ask the Commission on Church
Literature to survey the publications program for youth
and, if advisable, employ the services of professional
reviewers.

Action: This resolution was referred to the Synod’s
President.

To Receive the Report of the Board
for Young People’s Work

RESOLUTION 8-11
Report 8-01 (CW, pp. 309—322)

Your floor committee has reviewed the report of
the Board for Young People’s Work. Although we
found some theological expressions imprecise and am-
biguous and brought this concern to the attention of
the board and the Walther League staff, we heartily
commend their program and their continuing efforts
to state a theological basis for Christian youth work.
We encourage them in their work and recommend that
the convention receive their report.

Action: This resolution was referred to the Synod’s
President.

To Revise “Handbook” Sections 7.61, 7.65,
7.71 a, 7.73, 7.83, 7.95 (Young People’s Work)
RESOLUTION 8-12

Report 8-01 V (CW, pp. 321, 322)
Overture 8-02 (CW, p.324)

A. Wuereas, Our ministry among youth seeks to in-
crease the involvement of our young people in the mis-
sion of the church in the world; therefore be it

Resolved, That Handbook Section 7.61 be revised to

read:
F. YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK
7.61 Purpose

The purpose of young people’s work is —

a. to proclaim among youth the presence, love, and power
of God through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, whose life,
death, and resurrection has redeemed all people;

b. to equip youth for faithful service to God and His
world by a ministry of the Holy Spirit through Word and
sacraments;

c. to assist and train adults in building helpful Christian
relationships with youth in contemporary culture;

d. to enable youth and adults to share their unique gifts
in ministry to one another within the Christian community
and in ministry to the world as the witnessing people of God;

e. to provide settings for Christian youth to demonstrate
the mission of the church in word and life and for unclaimed
youth to be exposed to the call of God in the Gospel.

B. Wuereas, The Board for Young People’s Work
has been encouraged to stimulate additional youth
movements in our church; therefore be it ,

Resolved, That Handbook Section 7.65 be revised to
read:

765 Administrative Organizations

In support of the congregations of the Synod in ‘the
ministry among youth the following serve as. administrative
organizations:
a. the youth committee of the congregation;
b. the District Board (or Committee) for Young People’s
Work; :

c. the synodical Board for Young People’s Work;

d. youth-led movements or associations, such as the
Walther League.

C. Wuereas, There is an apparent need for closer
dialog between the synodical teachers colleges granting
a bachelor’s degree in teacher education and the youth
leaders of our church; and

Whereas, At least 40 percent of all graduates receiv-
ing assignments are requested to do youth work; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That Handbook paragraph 7.71a be re-
vised to read (7.71 b remaining as is):

G. SYNODICAL BOARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK
7.71 Membership

a. The Board for Young People’s Work, consisting of two
pastors, two teachers, four laymen, one seminary professor,
and one professor from a synodical teachers college granting
a bachelor’s degree in teacher education, shall be elected
by the Synod.

b. The president of the Walther League or his designated
representative shall be a voting member of the Synod’s
Board for Young People’s Work.

D. Wuereas, The Board for Young People’s Work
has been directed to assume an expanded role in the
ministry among youth in our church; therefore be it

Resolved, That Handbook Section 7.73 be revised to
read:

7.73 Functions

The Board for Young People’s Work. shall—

a. act on behalf of the Synod to encourage and support
a ministry among youth in all congregations and Districts;

b. provide the Synod with a sound theological statement
to serve as a means toward unity and coordination in the
youth ministry;

c. provide materials and training for youth and adults
on parish and District levels for a variety of avenues in
ministering to youth inside and outside the church;

d. be responsible for the coordination of synodical efforts
in the youth ministry and shall work cooperatively with
other synodical boards and agencies in their concern for
young people’s work, including evangelism, stewardship, so-
cial welfare, Bible study, family life, professional church
service, Christian literature, and the like;

e. be responsible for all forms of interparish ministry
among youth developed within the Synod, such as the Wal-
ther League, young-adult groups, and other youth-led
movements or associations;

f. make suggestions to the Synod’s Board for Higher
Education and other boards, committees, and agencies in the
Synod responsible for the training of professional workers
with youth; ;

g. provide members of the Synod with information about