LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2023, Page 192

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7. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Action: Adopted (7)

An amendment was declined to replace, in proposed Bylaw
3.10.6.2 (3)(a), the language “Members appointed by the board
of regents may not vote on the appointment of members of the
board” with “An appointed member shall not vote on his or her
reappointment.” The resolution was adopted [Yes: 824; No:
143].

To Support Colleges and Universities
of the Concordia University System
RESOLUTION 7-06B
Overture 7-20 (CW, 360); Resolution 7-06A (TB, 2B:337)
WHEREAS, Colleges and universities of the Concordia
University System (CUS) have been serving The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and her congregations
since 1864 by providing faithful, high-quality, Lutheran
higher education to many tens of thousands of people
throughout the nation and around the world; and
WHEREAS, Each of the colleges and universities within the
CUS is committed to grounding all academic pursuits in the
Gospel of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, The colleges and universities of the CUS have
afforded theologically sound liberal arts education and
professional formation to thousands of students who serve in
various vocations in the family, the Church, and civil society;
and

operate is changing rapidly, which further increases scrutiny
on the institutional boards’ ability to fulfill their fiduciary
duties as agencies of the LCMS; and
WHEREAS, The Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran
Confessions provide us with clear direction regarding our
responsibilities toward civil authorities; 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 with increased antagonism toward
Christian faith and Christian educational institutions, the
Synod in convention encourages the Board of Directors of the
Synod and the universities to consider options to best preserve
both ecclesiastical and secular rights, interests, and
responsibilities of the universities and, as appropriate, take
actions and institute processes accordingly, or if beneficial, to
bring to the convention potential further action; and be it
further
Resolved, That the congregations of the LCMS and their
members encourage enrollment in the colleges and
universities of the CUS, especially in programs that train
workers for the Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the congregations of the LCMS be
encouraged to provide spiritual and financial support for their
congregants who enroll in a college or university of the CUS;
and be it further
Resolved, That each district of the LCMS be encouraged to
create and fund scholarships for members of that district’s
congregations to attend a college or university of the CUS; and
be it finally

WHEREAS, Countless students of the colleges and
universities of the CUS have heard the saving Gospel of Jesus
Christ proclaimed and expounded, through which many such
students have come to faith and many faithful students have
been strengthened in the Word; and

Resolved, That members of LCMS congregations be
encouraged to support the colleges and universities of the CUS
generously and regularly with their prayers, time, talents, and
financial resources, all to the glory and praise of Almighty
God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

WHEREAS, God has provided priceless benefits to untold
numbers of the faithful through professional church workers
who were educated and formed at colleges and universities of
the CUS; and

Action: Adopted (7)

With the chair sensing no need for debate, he put the question
by an immediate hand and voice vote; the resolution was
adopted unanimously.

WHEREAS, The intensity and scope of the higher education
landscape in which the LCMS colleges and universities

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