LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — September 6-7, 1979, Page 6

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243. Handbook Definitions (Ag. 1379): Delegate Ethel Lesch of New Jersey had sent a note to the
rostrum during the convention suggesting that a section of definitions in the Handbook would be helpful.
The Commission felt this was a good idea but that it might need to wait until a complete rewrite of the
Constitution and Bylaws.
244. Excommunication Question (Ag. 1370): In behalf of Vern and Elizabeth Kalousek, Mr. Fred
Numrich, their counselor, exercising the prerogative under Bylaws 5.03 and 5.31 a had asked the
Commission on Constitutional Matters questions concerning excommunication procedures. The
Commission resolved to reply as follows:
1:

The determination of whether the procedure was in conformity with the Constitution and
Bylaws of the congregation is a matter for the District Commission of Adjudication to decide.

2.

The question of whether the procedures are in conformity with the Word of God and the
Lutheran Confessions is a theological question which should be addressed to the CTCR.

3.

The Commission knows of no formally adopted specific rules and regulations beyond the Word
of God and the Confessions.

245. The closing prayer was offered by the vice-chairman.
Herbert Mueller, Secretary

Minutes of the Commission on Constitutional Matters
December 7-9, 1979 - San Francisco, California
246. The Friday and Saturday sessions were held in the offices of Carroll, Burdick,. and McDonough law
firm at 1 Ecker Place, San Francisco, with all members present. In their prayers Carl Eberhard and Don
Prevallet recognized the fact that Chairman. Herbert Freise's service under the limited tenure rule would
come to an end with this meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted.
247. Handbook: Secretary Mueller distributed copies of the Handbook which had been made available
just prior to his leaving St. Louis.
248. Hotel Bills: A memo was circulated from Clair Christensen regarding hotel bills of board and
commission members.
249. Appointments: The Secretary reported that Dr. Carl Eberhard had been reappointed to a six-year
term and that Judge John Schnelz of Walled Lake, Michigan had been appointed to an eight-year term as
a successor to Herbert Freise.
250. Status of River Forest Professors (Ag. 1332)_: Although no further communication had been
received regarding this matter, it was decided to hold it on the agenda.
251. Faculty Tenure Questions (Ag. 1382): President Walter Rosin of St. Paul's College, Concordia,
Missouri had raised essentially three questions regarding the granting of tenure under certain
circumstances. The Secretary had attempted an answer to the first two questions, because of a time
pressure involved, but had deferred giving any opinion regarding the third question. After some