Official nominee source text
- Section
- Commission on Theology and Church Relations
- Office/position
- Commission on Theology and Church Relations
- Candidate category
- layperson
- Source page
- p. 51
- Election line
- Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (parish pastor), 1 layperson
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Basic Details
- College
- , with a double major in biblical languages and ecclesiastical languages. I’ve been informed and inspired by the CTCR’s work over the course of my adult life. As a Bible study leader and author, I have pointed my fellow learners to CTCR documents for reference and continued education in matters of our faith. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to contribute to this important work. Commission on Theology and Church Relations Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (parish pastor), 1 layperson (6-year term)
Duties
Six-year term. Three-day meetings four times a year in St. Louis. The commission assists the President in his constitutional responsibilities; provides guidance to the Synod in matters of theology and church relations; and serves as a clearing house for materials relating to membership in societies, lodges, cults, or any organizations of an unchristian or anti-Christian character. (2023 Handbook, pp. 151–55)
Qualifications
The Commission on Theology and Church Relations “exists to assist congregations in achieving the objectives of Article III 1 and 6 of the Constitution of the Synod and to assist the President of the Synod in matters of church relationships” (Bylaw 3.9.5). Article III 1 speaks of conserving and promoting “the unity of the true faith (Eph. 4:3–6; 1 Cor. 1:10),” and Article III 6 speaks of “providing a variety of resources and opportunities” to congregations “for recognizing, promoting, expressing, conserving, and defending their confessional unity in the true faith.” Nominees for election to the Commission on Theology and Church Relations should therefore be well grounded in their knowledge of and commitment to the Holy Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions and the doctrinal position of the Synod. They should have a good understanding of the internal workings of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Above all, they should have a Christ-centered concern for the pure teaching of the Gospel, the right administration of the Sacraments, and God-pleasing relationships with all members of the Body of Christ. Must be available for quarterly meetings of three days each.
MINISTERS OF RELIGION—ORDAINED (PARISH PASTORS)
Elect 1 minister of religion—ordained (parish pastor) (6-year term)
Additional official source text
Keith Gordon Chuvala, Friendswood, TX; Gloria Dei, Houston TX (TX);
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I am honored to be nominated to serve as a lay member of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations. I’m a graduate of St. John’s
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