LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1975, Page 449

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the prophets.” says the Lord. “who cause my people to
err by their lies” (Jer. 23: 28—32): and

Wuereas, The Lord Jesus Christ foretold that before
the end of the world many false prophets will arise and
will mislead many (Matt. 24:11); and

Whereas, The inspired apostle John jovingly warns
the church: Beloved, believe not every spirit but try the
spirits whether they are of God, because many false
prophets are gone out into the world (1 John 4:1): and

Wuereas, Every congregation and every board of the
LCMS has the right to expect and to demand that every
called servant of the Word, whether he be pastor or
teacher is a trustworthy steward of the mysteries of
God (1 Cor. 4:1-2) and will honor his ordination and or
installation vows: and

Wuereas, The only fair and ethical way that a con-
gregation can determine what a pastor or teacher be-
lieves is by interrogation; therefore be it

Resolved, That the President of the Synod direct the
CTCR to formulate a theological characterization ques-
tionnaire, basing it on the Holy Scriptures and the Lu-
theran Confessions and doctrinal resolutions that have
been accepted by the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That this characterization serve as a guide-
line for the Boards of Control at the Synod’s colleges
and seminaries, when considering candidates for the
teaching office, and for congregations when calling pas-
tors or teachers: and be it finally

Resolved, That the District Presidents who share the
responsibility of the doctrinal supervision of the pastors
and teachers of their District, supply congregations with
copies of this form whenever a vacancy develops.

To Make More Effective Use
of Synodical Literature

RESOLUTION 11-14
Overture 11-30 (CW, p. 357)

Wurreas, A large segment of the professional minis~
try of the Synod does not receive the literature sent to
pastors and male teachers, and

Wuereas, Information contained in this literature
can contribute to a more effective ministry: therefore
be it

Resolved, That correspondence emanating from the
office of the President of the Synod and the CTCR cur-
rently being sent only to pastors and male teachers be
sent also to all faculty members of synodical institu-
tions who formally request it; and be it further

Resolved, That the Commission on Mission and Min-
istry study the existing policies governing the distri-
bution of synodical literature and implement where
economically feasible all changes which they feel wili
increase its effective use; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Commission on Mission and Min-
istry report on progress and submit recommendations
to the next convention.

To Encourage Writers of Articles
in Various Periodicals to Follow
Ethical Procedures

RESOLUTION 11-15

Overtures 11-19, 11-20, 11-21, 11-22A, 11-22B (CW, pp.
354-355)

Wuereas, Our Synod has resolved at Milwaukee
(49th synodical convention) to follow ethical principles
which are of God (see Res. 5-23 of that convention) ; and

Wuereas, The President of the Synod together with
other elected and appointed officials of the Synod have
been subjected to journalism contrary to those ethical
principles; therefore be it

REFERRED RESOLUTIONS

Resolved, To depiore the action of such }
and be it further

Resolved. To encourage writer
r-relatec periodicais to fc

To Express Concern and Prayerful Support
for All Christians Living Under Oppression
RESOLUTION 11-16

Overture 11-31 (CW, p. 357)

Resclved, That Overture 11-31 be adopted as is.

To Decline Requested Addition
to “Lutheran Annual”

RESOLUTION 11-17
Overture 11-32 (CW, pp. 357—358)

Wuereas, The implementat of the overture has
be financially unfeasible: trerefore

been determined to
be it

Resolved, That Overture 11-32 be respectiully de-
clined

To Clarify the Case of First Lutheran
Church and Pastor Martin A. Buerger

RESOLUTION 11-18
Overture 11-34U (7B, p. 22)
WuereasS, Tne Missouri District requests that
case of the Rev. Martin A. Buerger be brought <c @
clusion at this convention; and

Wuerras, A review of the case indicates
charges brought against the Rev. Martin A
have been rescinded by Firs: Lutheran Churen of Bir-
mingham, Ala.: therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention publicly
ali charges agains: Pastor Buerger have been res
and be it further
Resolved. That any matters from. the past « hich for
rious reasons cannot be properly adjudicated te leit
-hout further adjudication.

Va

Te Honor the Memory
of Dr. Walter E, Buszin
RESOLUTION 11-19

ecral Assignment 2
Wuereas, The Lord from time to time grants special
gifts to His church in the persons of exceptional ieaders,
ene of whom was recently sainted: Walter Edwin Bus-
zum; and

Wuereas, Through the ieadersat
by Dr. Buszin the cause of good church gic
Ucurgical practice was given great impetus among Lu-
sherans in North America; therefere be it

Resolved, That the Synod thank Ged for the gift of
Dr. Walter Buszin: and be it also

Resolved, That the Synoc's congregations, pas-cTs,
teachers, and musicians be urgec to promote and foster
the example of good worship leadership jneid before us
by Dr. Buszin

To Refer the Herman Otten Case to the
President of Synod for Resolution
RESOLUTION 11-20
Overtures 11-24. 11-25A, 11-25B, 11-26 (CW, pp. 355—

336)
Wereas, There are many unanswered questions
concerning the technical. legal. and theological justifica-

449
re Rev. Herman Otten cf New
pastoral ministry Lu-
Synod; an
ued denial of Rev. Oters

cond decade, constitutes long-
rice: and

avenues of resolution of this situation
- been closed to Rev, Otten: there-

d to deal wit!
committee as he might

To Recognize 100th Anniversary
of Ministry Among Black Brothers

RESOLUTION 11-22

Overtures 11-27A, 11-27B. 11-28A, 11-28B. 11-28C (CW.
pp. 356—357)

people. a

Wuergas. The Lutheran Church ~M
cai Conference. participated

‘3 100-year period the Lord ci
to use a goodly number of the
nisterium of

$s see

nen end Ww

Lin the :
ed jay men and lay wor

irch: and dedi

various leadership positions: and

peas, Tne Lord of the church continues to t
se the black constituency within the LCMS
ating the l:berating power of the Gespei <
+ as the offsetting force to both covert
m.: therefore be it

,e convention of the LCMS, meet-
» the year of our Lord
rship of the Synod to procl
odwide celebration of the biacx

ther

ew Orieans,
call on the entire mer

Resolved, That th
> ere Synod in consultation with the Director, Depart
: Archives, Concordia Historical Institute,
san of the Black Pastors’ Caucus to appois
nnia! Committee which sha‘! also serve
is committee's tasx shall be to cor
program whereby:

<The church may de edified by the Word and Sa:-

raments and moved to repentance for any missed op-

5 - or unconsciously,

occurred during the years, and offer ¢
iving for her black brethren;

2. We all be encouraged by the past 100 years of
for Chris :

biack participation. to be ambassado:
ciliation: and

ntive membership of the Sy

sittee also address itse li +

probien