Committee description
Floor Committee 10 proposed resolutions from Today's Business, Issue 1.
Assigned proposed resolutions
10-01 · p. 180
To Seek Commission on Theology and Church Relations Opinion regarding Usage of Matthew 18:15–20
Open resolution
10-02 · pp. 180-181
To Create a Task Force to Clarify Relationship Between Bylaw 1.10 and 2.14 and Consider Bylaw Changes for Dispute Resolution (Bylaw 1.10) and Expulsion of Congregations or Individuals from Membership in the Synod (Bylaw 2.14)
Open resolution
10-03 · pp. 181-182
To Respond to Sexual Misconduct by Rostered Workers and Make Provision for Spiritual Care of Those Affected
Open resolution
10-04 · pp. 183-184
To Seek Unity and Peace in the Synod and to Establish a Practical Statement for God-Pleasing Use of Digital Communications
Related reports: R62.6
Open resolution
10-05 · p. 184
To Amend Bylaw 4.2.4 regarding Installation of District Presidents
Open resolution
10-06 · p. 184
To Amend Bylaw 2.11.2.2 (c)
Open resolution
10-07 · p. 185
To Respectfully Decline Overtures
Open resolution
Assigned reports
R1 President
R2 First Vice-President
R3 Praesidium
R4 Secretary
R4.1 Rosters, Statistics, and Research Services
R9 Commission on Constitutional Matters
R21 Atlantic District
R22 California-Nevada-Hawaii District
R23 Central Illinois District
R24 Eastern District
R25 English District
R26 Florida-Georgia District
R27 Indiana District
R28 Iowa District East
R29 Iowa District West
R30 Kansas District
R31 Michigan District
R32 Mid-South District
R33 Minnesota North District
R34 Minnesota South District
R35 Missouri District
R36 Montana District
R37 Nebraska District
R38 New England District
R39 New Jersey District
R40 North Dakota District
R41 North Wisconsin District
R42 Northern Illinois District
R43 Northwest District
R44 Ohio District
R45 Oklahoma District
R46 Pacific Southwest District
R47 Rocky Mountain District
R48 SELC District
R49 South Dakota District
R50 South Wisconsin District
R51 Southeastern District
R52 Southern District
R53 Southern Illinois District
R54 Texas District
R55 Wyoming District
R61 Opinions of the Commission on Constitutional Matters
R62.12 President of Synod Request for Opinion on Lawsuits between Christians or Members and Institutions of Synod (2025)
Related Workbook Overtures
10-01
To Encourage Visitation by Synod and District
10-02
To Develop Guidelines for Ecclesiastical Supervision of Internet Accusations
10-03
To Address Use of Named or Anonymous Social Media Accounts to Create Strife and Division within the Church
10-04
To Request Theological and Pastoral Statement and Bylaw Review regarding Social Media, Partisan Media, and Eighth Commandment in Ecclesiastical Proceedings
10-05
To Uphold Eighth Commandment in Digital Communication and Ecclesiastical Proceedings
10-06
To Safeguard Evangelical Ecclesiastical Supervision and District Judgments
10-07
To Establish an Independent Appeals Panel in Cases involving the President’s Decisions
10-08
To Require Greater Transparency When Disciplinary Judgments Are Reversed
10-09
To Provide Pastoral Care for Congregations Affected by Major Disciplinary Actions
10-10
To Study Ecclesiastical Supervision in Light of Lutheran Confessions
10-11
To Amend Bylaw 4.4.6 (c) to Require Reporting All Complaints to Subjects
10-12
To Amend Bylaw Section 2.14 to Address How Public Sin Is Handled by Dispute Resolution Process
10-13
To Replace Dispute Resolution Process with Biblical, Workable, and Effective System for Ecclesiastical Supervision
10-14
To Replace Dispute Resolution Process with Biblical, Workable, and Effective System for Ecclesiastical Supervision
10-15
To Provide Scriptural Reforms to Dispute Resolution Process
10-16
To Provide Scriptural Reforms to Dispute Resolution Process
10-17
To Amend Bylaw 1.10.2 to Render Dispute Resolution Non-Exclusive Remedy
10-18
To Require No One to Participate in the Dispute Resolution Process
10-19
To Allow Parties to Delay Hearing to Await Commission Opinion
10-20
To Amend Bylaw 1.10.18.1 (g) to Allow Parties to Record Proceedings
10-21
To Direct Revisions to Bylaw Section 1.10 Standard Operating Procedures Manual re Witnesses and Evidence
10-22
To Amend Bylaw 1.10.7.4 to Allow Advisors to Represent Parties in Dispute Resolution Process
10-23
To Amend Bylaw 1.10.10.1 to Provide for Reconciler Reviews
10-24
To Request Council of Presidents to Clarify Circumstances of Called Worker Removal or Resignation
10-25
To Request Council of Presidents to Clarify Circumstances of Called Worker Removal or Resignation from Roster
10-26
To Amend Bylaw 2.13.3.2 to Make Restriction Appeals Public Record and to Allow Further Review
10-27
To Standardize and Strengthen Response to Rostered Worker Sexual Abuse
10-28
To Require Completion of Ecclesiastical Investigations and Strengthen Response to Clergy Sexual Misconduct/Abuse
10-29
To Require Completion of Ecclesiastical Investigations and Strengthen Response to Clergy Sexual Misconduct/Abuse
10-30
To Require Completion of Ecclesiastical Investigations and Strengthen Response to Sexual Misconduct/Abuse by Rostered Church Workers
10-31
To Certify Accuracy and Trustworthiness of Call Documents
10-32
To Allow Pastors to Opt Out of Pre-Call Interviews and/or Contact
10-33
To Amend Bylaw 2.10.3 to Allow District Presidents to Share Issues prior to Installation
10-34
To More Directly Oversee Service of Ordained Ministers to Congregations to Which They Have No Formal Call
10-35
To Encourage Pastors to Honor Their Own Call
10-36
To Call for Publication of Council of Presidents Manual
10-37
To Provide Compensation for Circuit Visitors
10-38
To Amend Bylaw 2.11.2.2 (c) regarding Candidate Reporting
10-39
