LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1973, Page 190

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190 RESOLUTIONS

own situation and resources to determine how it can
best serve these children of God and their parents;

3. Teachers may have the opportunity to receive in-
service training for early childhood education; and be
it further

Resolved, That the Board of Parish Education con-
tinue to develop materials for the use of congregations
in this endeavor; and be it further

Resolved, That the synodical teachers colleges be di-
rected to prepare more specialists for this ministry; and
be it finally

Resolved, That the Districts be encouraged to con-
sider ways of incorporating this emphasis especially
in their inner city programs.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

RESOLUTION 7-04

(No resolution with this number was presented.)

To Include Female Teachers on the Roster
of the Synod

RESOLUTION 7-05

Report 7-01, Recommendation 4 (CW, p. 297), Over-
tures 5-18A, B, C, 5-19, 5-20, 7-13 (CW, pp. 219, 220, 305)

Wuereas, Synodically trained female teachers earn
the same teaching credentials as the synodically trained
male teachers; and

Wuergas, The Synod at the 1965 Detroit convention,
Resolution 2-21 (Proceedings, p. 99), stated:

The scope of activity of a certified graduate woman
teacher would seem limited only by the abilities which
she has and the assignment which the congregation gives
her in keepin# with Scriptural principles . . .”; and

Wuereas, The question of ordination is distinct and
separate from the point of this resolution (male teach-
ers currently are listed on the roster of the Synod, but
are not ordained); therefore be it

Resolved, That all teachers, male or female, who
have met all requirements for inclusion in the official
roster of the Synod be considered eligible for member-
ship under the terms of Articles V and VI of the Con-
stitution.

Action: Adopted (16).

(This historic resolution was adopted without any dele-
gate asking for the floor.)

To Encourage Lutheran School Funding
RESOLUTION 7-06
Report 7-01, Recommendation 5 (CW, p. 297)

Wuereas, A commitment to the total purpose and
spirit of Lutheran schools is a commitment to support
Lutheran schools; and

Wuereas, Congregations and school associations are
finding it increasingly difficult to fund Lutheran ele-
mentary and secondary schools; and

Whereas, Additional funds are often essential in
order to assure high quality programs, satisfactory fa-
cilities, respectable salaries, and adequate student aid;
and

Wuereas, Individuals and organizations exist which
would gladly aid in the support of Lutheran schools were
they given more information and opportunity; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the Synod urge the Board of Parish
Education, District education leaders, and local congre-
gations and associations, in cooperation with the Board
of Stewardship of the Synod, to develop emphases di-
rectly related to the purposes of Lutheran schools, as
part of stewardship programs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod urge that special local,
District, or synodical committees be established in sit-
uations where they might be effective in probing and
implementing creative funding ideas to gain additional
support for Christian education from sources in and
outside the church, such as industry, foundations, be-
quests, and gifts; and be it finally

Resolved, That special efforts be made by congrega-
tions so that adequate funds may be available for stu-
dent aid.

Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to
the Board of Directors.

To Foster a Better Understanding
of Lutheran Schools

RESOLUTION 7-07
Report 7-01, Recommendation 6 (CW, p. 297)

Whereas, The responsibilities and concerns of edu-
cation in our country are complex and diverse, making
advisable the coordinated efforts of public educators,
nonpublic educators, government officials, and many
other individuals and groups; and

Wuereas, It is desirable that the educators and sup-
porting agencies of non-Lutheran schools, government
officials, and the general public understand the purposes
of Lutheran schools to overcome any feelings of distrust,
isolation, false purposes, inadequate information, and
negativism which might exist regarding Lutheran
schools; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod urge congregations and
school associations to communicate to others the pur-
poses, practices, and civic contributions of their schools;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod encourage its church mem-
bers generally, but especially Lutheran school educa-
tors, to participate actively, when appropriate, in the
activities and meetings of public and nonpublic school
personnel, governmental and nongovernmental groups,
local, state, and national, that have educational con-
cerns and jurisdiction.

Action: Adopted (3).

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