To Give Thanks for Lutheran Educators and Administrators

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To Give Thanks for Lutheran Educators  
and Administrators 
WHEREAS, The Synod has long cherished the role of Lutheran 
education in  forming faith, developing intellect, and preparing 
young people for lives of Christian service in church and society;  
and 
WHEREAS, Lutheran educators and administrators, serving in just 
over 1,700 schools—including early childhood centers, elementary 
schools, high schools, and universities affiliated with the Synod —
are daily engaged in the sacred vocation of teaching the faith and 
modeling the love of Christ; and 
WHEREAS, These faithful servants consistently go above and 
beyond in nurturing students academically,  emotionally, and 
spiritually, even amidst challenges such as cultural shifts, economic 
strain, and the global pandemic; and 
WHEREAS, Many of these men and women serve with limited 
resources, offering their time and talent for the sake of  the Gospel 
and the next generation of disciples; and 
WHEREAS, The Holy Spirit , through the Word, calls us to 
“encourage one another and build one another up” (1 Thess. 5:11) 
and to give “honor to whom honor is owed” (Rom. 13:7); therefore 
be it 
Resolved, That the Synod in convention give thanks to God for 
Lutheran teachers, administrators, and school staff who serve in the 
mission of Christian education across the Synod; and be it further 
Resolved, That congregations, districts, and educational 
institutions be encouraged to recognize and celebrate the ministry 
of Lutheran educators, especially during National Lutheran Schools 
Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, and  other appropriate 
occasions; and be it further 
Resolved, That districts, congregations, and educational 
institutions make good use of the synodwide effort, “Set Apart to 
Serve” for encouragement and recruitment of prospective Lutheran 
school teachers; and be it further 
Resolved, That congregations and districts encourage potential 
Lutheran school administrators to take part in  the School 
Leadership Development program (LuthEd, luthed.org/school-
leadership-development-sled/) offered by LCMS School Ministry, 
making available to all teachers additional continuing  education 
opportunities, including the use of the Concordia University 
Education Network for teachers to use in the colloquy process; and 
be it further 
Resolved, That districts annually review and set appropriate 
compensation guidelines as well as adequate health  insurance and 
retirement plans through Concordia Plan Services for their Lutheran 
school teachers and administrators, strongly encouraging all of their 
respective congregations or associations with the Synod’s  early 
childhood centers, elementary schools,  and high schools to utilize 
these guidelines and offer these benefits, since as partners in the 
Gospel, “The laborer deserves his wages” (1 Tim. 5:18); and be it 
finally 
Resolved, That the Synod commend the work of LCMS School 
Ministry and other support organizations  which strengthen and 
encourage Lutheran schools and educators, sharing this resolution 
widely as a tangible expression of heartfelt gratitude for those who 
teach and lead in the name of Christ. 
Board for National Mission 
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