LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1975, Page 89

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RESOLUTIONS 89

and university ministries are a responsibility of the
Districts of the Synod (Res. 2-27, 1962 Proceedings, p.
100; Res. 3-20, 1969 Proceedings, p. 101); and

Wuereas, The Synod has provided for consultative
and coordinative planning with other Lutherans on mat-
ters pertaining to campus ministries (Res. 3-20, 1967
Proceedings, pp. 101-102; Res. 1-20, 1969 Proceedings,
pp. 82-83); and

Wuereas, The Synod has directed its Districts to
exercise leadership in the planning and development of
campus ministry programs, but has not authorized its
Districts to disregard any synodical fellowship principles
or policies, including prohibition of unionistic practices;
and

Wuereas, The CTCR has reviewed New Orleans Res-
olution 2-37, “To Reaffirm Synod’s Position Regarding
Tri-Lutheran Campus Ministry” (Res. 2-37, 1973 Pro-
ceedings, p. 121), and found that “it accurately reflects
the Synod’s position” (CTCR Minutes, March 26, 1974);
and

Wuereas, The Board for Missions is studying the
operations and practices of the LCMS campus ministries;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod reaffirm its position that
Districts continue to carry out campus ministry pro-
grams; and be it further

_ Resolved, That the Synod urge continued consultative
and coordinative planning with other Lutherans in the
development of campus ministries; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod reaffirm its position that the
achievement of doctrinal agreement and the subsequent
synodical establishment of fellowship must precede joint
involvement with other Christians in matters directly
pertaining to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament or
directly affecting the doctrinal position of the Synod; and
be it further

Resolved, That we encourage all pastors of the Synod
to continue to minister to the spiritual needs of those on
the college and university campus, exercising a sincere
pastoral concern for the members of the campus com-
munity and applying the Communion guidelines of Lu-
theran military and institutional chaplains; and be it
further

Resolved, That the Board for Missions, in the light of
the CCM “Opinion on Campus Ministries” and in con-
sultation with District mission boards, campus ministry
coordinators, and campus pastors, continue to study the
operations and practices of the LCMS campus ministries,
including tri-Lutheran agencies, and develop position
statements to be presented to the 1977 convention of the
Synod for action; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod urge all those involved in
these matters to work out differences of interpretation
and opinion with true Christian charity and fraternity,
and with sincere regard for the cause of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ; and be it finally

Resolved, That all congregations of the Synod pray

for, encourage, and support campus ministry as one of its
ministries in the church of Jesus Christ.

Action: Adopted as amended (12).

(The committee replaced its tentative Res. 2-07 with Res. 2-
O7A. The assembly declined to consider Overture 2-22 as a
substitute resolution and to strike the fourth whereas and the
third and sixth resolveds. It did amend the fourth resolved by
adding the final words, “and applying the Communion guide-
ines...”)

To Increase Our Involvement
to the Whole Man

RESOLUTION 2-08

Overtures 2-05A—2-05D (CW, p. 31)

Wuereas, God in His grace has called us to be His
own; and

Wuereas, In response to His gracious call we pro-
claim His redemptive love and grace to all people; and

Wuereas, The proclamation of God’s love not only
includes preaching, teaching, and baptizing, but also
healing the sick, clothing the naked, feeding the hungry,
comforting the lonely and bereaved; and

Wuereas, There is a sense of urgency in the time in
which we live; therefore be it

Resolved, That we continue to remind each other of
God’s grace in calling us to be His own; and be it further

Resolved, That God’s Word of forgiveness and redemp-
tive love in Christ be proclaimed in an ever greater
measure as God gives us the opportunity to do so; and be
it further

Resolved, That the Synod encourage congregations to
carry out the Savior’s will by bringing His love to bear on
the problems of the hungry, the sick, and those discrimi-
nated against because of race or other conditions; and be
it finally

Resolved, That the Synod in convention invite every
member individually and collectively to respond to His
call by recommitting himself and his resources in an ever
increasing way.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Appoint Black Mission
Model Task Force

RESOLUTION 2-09A
(Replacing Res. 2-09)

Overture 2-01 (CW, p. 18)

Wuereas, A synodical resolution of the 1956 con-
vention (Res. 26, Proceedings) directed our congregations
to reach out to all within their communities; and

Wuereas, This policy, because of systematic expan-
sion of the black community, demands in effect that
white members be the first to be involved in outreach to
incoming blacks; and

Wuereas, The attitude and practice of some areas of