LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2019, Page 35

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read and introduced by the committee, with the
modification that lines 14–20 be struck (lines dealing with
Bylaw 3.6.6.3), being dealt with in Res. 7-01A. After
discussion by the assembly, the resolution was adopted as so
presented [Yes: 937; No: 31].
Res. 9-03, “To Amend Bylaw 3.7.1 to Clarify the
Commencement Date for Members of the Board of
Trustees—Concordia Plans/Board of Directors—Concordia
Plan Services and Eliminate Obsolete Provisions” (TB, 1:123–
25), was read and introduced by the committee. Noting the
adoption of Res. 9-09, which provides for Board of Directorsappointed representation on the Plans board, the committee
struck from the proposed Bylaw 3.7.1.3 the sentence: “The
Chief Financial Officer of the Synod shall be a nonvoting
member.” Without discussion, the resolution was adopted
as so presented [Yes: 940; No: 12].
Res. 9-14, “To Amend Bylaw 3.1.3.1 Regarding the Election
of Nonvoting and Advisory Delegates” (TB, 1:141–42), was
read and introduced by the committee. Without discussion,
the resolution was adopted [Yes: 926; No: 28].
Res. 9-04A, “To Amend Bylaw 3.1.8 to No Longer Require
Publication of Delegate Mailing Addresses” (TB, 2B:272–73),
was read and introduced by the committee. After discussion
by the assembly, the chair proposed closing debate; this
carried [Yes: 763; No: 191] and the resolution was adopted
[Yes: 847; No:120].
Res. 9-05, “To Amend the Constitution to Address
Individual Membership and Advisory Representation” (TB,
1:127–32), was read and introduced by the committee. After
discussion by the assembly, the chairman put closure of
debate to the assembly, which carried [Yes: 773; No: 154]. The
resolution was adopted by the required two-thirds majority
[Yes: 873; No: 77], with ratification by the congregations of
the Synod to follow the convention.
Recognition of 125 Years of International Mission Efforts: Asia
Region
The Rev. Charles Ferry, Regional Director for the Asia
Region of LCMS International Mission, was called up to
present on the Synod’s international mission work in the
region. Stressing partnership, he spoke of the Synod’s
“walking alongside” partner churches in Asia to equip and
encourage their pastors, laity, and leaders, and to support
their evangelism work, through theological education. He
shared the history of LCMS work in India, beginning 125
years ago; spoke of the generations of work in Papua New
Guinea and of theological education in the Philippines and
new opportunities in Indonesia and Cambodia. Ferry
concluded by introducing the Rev. Suvishesha Muthu,
President of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church, and
thanked the Synod’s membership for its generous support of
the Asia mission.

Minutes

Committee 2: International Witness
With Fourth Vice-President John Wohlrabe assuming the
chair, Kansas District President Peter Lange was called up to
present Res. 2-02, “To Give Thanks to God for the Work of
the Office of International Mission in the Asia Region” (TB,
1:54–55). The resolution was read and introduced by the
committee. After discussion by the assembly, the resolution
was adopted [Yes: 810; No: 16].
Committee 14: Convention Nominations – Presentation of
Report and Floor Nominations for Other Boards and
Commissions
The chair called on the Rev. Benjamin Ball, chairman of
the Committee for Convention Nominations to present the
slate for the remaining positions to be elected, and to
prepare the delegates to present floor nominations for such
according to the procedure of Standing Rule 26. Ball noted
the printed report of his committee in the Biographical
Synopses and Statements of Nominees updates thereto in
Today’s Business Issues 2B and 3 (TB, 2B:305–7; 3:336–44). He
also noted that Jesse L. Yow, having been elected to the
LCMS Board of Directors, has withdrawn from candidacy for
the Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Board of Regents. As
Chairman Ball concluded his introductory instructions,
President Harrison resumed the chair and opened the
nomination period.
It was moved to add Frederic W. Baue, St. Louis, Mo.,
Missouri District, to the slate for the Concordia Historical
Institute Board of Governors. The floor nomination carried
[Yes: 653; No: 133].
It was moved to add Patricia B. Kym, Tomball, Tex., Texas
District, to the lay slate for the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations. The floor nomination carried [Yes: 602;
No: 181].
It was moved to add Thomas J. Zachman, Lubbock, Tex.,
Texas District, to the lay slate for the Board of Regents,
Concordia University Texas. The floor nomination carried
[Yes: 667; No: 110].
It was moved to add Robert J. Ziegler, Seward, Neb.,
Nebraska District, to the commissioned slate for the Board of
Regents, Concordia University, Nebraska [Yes: 633; No: 128].
(Ziegler subsequently declined the floor nomination.)
It was moved to add Susan K. Hewitt, St. Paul, Minn.,
Minnesota South District, to the commissioned minister
slate for the Board of Regents, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
The floor nomination carried [Yes: 582; No: 181].
It was moved to add Gordon D. Tresch, Kenmore, N.Y.,
Eastern District, to the lay slate for Commission on Theology
and Church Relations. The floor nomination carried [Yes:
597; No: 171].
It was moved to add Robert C. Weinkauf, Basehor, Kan.,
Kansas District, to the ordained slate for the LCMS

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