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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 2023, Page 360

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UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

Resolved, That the Synod encourage non-rostered educators who
are faithfully serving in our Lutheran schools by way of
acknowledging their role as a position that is in God’s plan of
kingdom work and use this communication as an opportunity to
introduce the possibility of the colloquy program; and be it further
Resolved, That the Synod both spiritually and financially support
non-rostered educators who are led by the Holy Spirit to enter into
the colloquy program; and be it finally
Resolved, That the Synod set up an endowment to fund this
support for coming generations.
Board of Directors
Florida-Georgia District
Ov. 7-20

To Support Colleges and Universities of the
Concordia University System
WHEREAS, Colleges and universities of the Concordia University
System (CUS) provide “Christian higher education communities of
learning where mutual respect flourishes, responsibility is
developed and reverence for God is cultivated so that students can
pursue lives of passion, purpose, and service” (Concordia
College—New York Mission Statement, 2021); and
WHEREAS, Each of the colleges and universities within the CUS
is committed to the integration of curricula and academic subjects
with the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, The colleges and universities of the CUS have served
thousands of people throughout the nation and around the world by
giving them access to quality Christian education and rigorous
opportunities to pursue studies in the liberal arts; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of people have graduated from colleges
and universities within the CUS including thousands of professional
church workers who have served throughout Christ’s holy Church
all over the world as they have been provided quality theological
education and vocational formation; and
WHEREAS, The colleges and universities of the CUS have
provided many people the opportunity to hear the saving Gospel of
Jesus Christ as they are encouraged and directed in their vocations
of service throughout the world, with many people being baptized
and countless people being re-rooted to the Christian faith; therefore
be it
Resolved, That the colleges and universities of the CUS be
commended for their God-pleasing work; and be it further
Resolved, That Lutherans in their congregations promote the
colleges and universities of the CUS and their programs and
offerings, especially programs that train workers for the Church;
and be it further
Resolved, That Lutherans throughout The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod be encouraged to support the colleges and
universities of the CUS with their regular prayers, precious time,
diverse talents, and generous financial resources; and be it further
Resolved, That all who have benefitted in any way through the
years from the colleges and universities of the CUS support them in
any way possible; and be it finally
Resolved, That both the Atlantic District and the entire Synod
take every available step and use every gift given to them by God
to ensure that the colleges and universities of the CUS continue to

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operate with their inspiring mission for generations to come to the
glory and praise of Almighty God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Atlantic District
Ov. 7-21

To Reinstate the Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz
WHEREAS, The Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Schulz has enjoyed a long
and distinguished career as a pastor of The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod and as a university faculty member in the area of
philosophy, most recently as a faculty member at Concordia
University Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schulz has brought to light serious concerns
regarding the infiltration of worldly and unbiblical philosophies at
Concordia University Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, Such concerns have been validated in a letter from the
Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President of the Synod, to the
Concordia University Wisconsin Board of Regents dated May 9,
2022, following an official visitation to the university, in which
Pastor Harrison wrote, inter alia:
… throughout our visit, concerned faculty, staff, and students
expressed concern over the introduction of secular diversity,
equity, and inclusion language and initiatives into the mission of
the university. This philosophy is laden with ideas antagonistic
to the sacred Scriptures, including great lies about human
sexuality and race …
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schulz was suspended from his position due to
his good faith presentation of his concerns in the exercise of his
academic freedom, and under circumstances which have caused
harm to his reputation through public statements by administrators
at Concordia University Wisconsin, with serious questions having
been raised as to whether appropriate process was followed in such
action; therefore be it
Resolved, That, so that all things may be done decently and in
order, Dr. Schulz immediately be reinstated to his position and, if
there exists good cause to take disciplinary action against him, such
be stated by the Concordia University Wisconsin administration
publicly—because this has now become a public matter through its
actions—so that Dr. Schulz may have all process due him and the
right to defend his good name before the Church.
St. Paul
Brookfield, IL
Ov. 7-22

To Encourage Training for Volunteers
Stepping into Roles of Youth Education
and Faith Formation
WHEREAS, The number of church work students from the
Concordia University System (CUS) has decreased in recent years,
especially in commissioned church work students; and
WHEREAS, In order to meet the need created by the decreased
rate of church work students, volunteer lay persons have been
stepping into roles that would be otherwise served by commissioned
workers, especially roles of youth education and faith formation;
and