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Handbook page 142
Source: LCMS Handbook 2023, page 142.
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Directors, since such power is finally vested in the Synod’s Board of Directors.
(a) When the Board of Trustees — Concordia Plans is carrying out its functions with respect to any such separate plan, it may be designated as the board of trustees of such separate plan.
(b) When the board is carrying out its functions generally, it may be designated as the “Board of Trustees — Concordia Plans of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod.”
(c) The board may, at its own discretion, make investment decisions or select and utilize investment counsel and select agents and actuaries.
(d) It shall design for the Board of Directors of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod’s approval benefit plans which compare favorably with other similar plans while meeting unique needs of the full-time church workers in the Synod.
(e) It shall provide copies of all audit reports to the Board of Directors of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod for information, advice, and counsel.
(f) It shall settle disputes which arise in enrollment in the plans and the payment of claims and benefits.
3.7.1.5 The position of chief executive shall be filled according to the process
outlined in Bylaw 3.6.1.5.
3.8 Mission Boards and Offices
Mission Boards
3.8.1 The mission boards of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod are the
following:
1. Board for National Mission
2. Board for International Mission Board for National Mission
3.8.2 The Board for National Mission is charged with developing and
determining policies for the coordination of and in support of district ministries which support congregations and schools (Bylaw 1.2.1 [ n]).
These policies shall embrace and apply the mission and ministry emphases adopted by the national convention. Under the leadership of the President of the Synod, pursuant to Bylaw 3.3.1.1.1, the board shall assist in identifying the specific goals for the Office of National Mission. Policies determined by th e board (implemented by staff) may include but not be limited to:
• strong national mission leadership • Lutheran school ministries and accreditation • human care and domestic mercy efforts • stewardship • evangelism • church planting and revitalization
