To Encourage Recruitment of Commissioned Workers

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To Encourage Recruitment  
of Commissioned Workers 
WHEREAS, Jesus tells us, “The harvest is plentiful, but the 
laborers are few. Therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest 
to send out laborers into his harvest” (Luke 10:2); and 
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HEREAS, The Synod has established the Set Apart to Serve  
initiative which “encourages youth and adults t o consider church 
work vocations primarily through their continued, faithful 
involvement within their congregation” 
(files.lcms.org/api/file/preview/sas-faqs-general); and 
WHEREAS, Lutheran education has been a substantial part of the 
Synod since its foundation; and 
WHEREAS, It is increasingly difficult to find qualified Lutheran 
teachers and commissioned ministers to serve in our Lutheran 
schools and churches; therefore be it 
Resolved, T hat t he pastors, commissioned workers, and 
congregations of the Texas District identify and encourage children, 
students, and adults to enter these much- needed vocations; and be 
it further 
Resolved, T hat t he pastors, commissioned workers, and 
congregations of the Texas District support commissioned workers 
through prayer, scholarships, other financial gifts, and mentorship 
to attend one of the universities of the Synod to be trained as a 
commissioned minister; and be it finally 
Resolved, T hat t he Texas District memorializes the Synod in 
convention to encourage congregations to do the same. 
Texas District 
2026 Convention Workbook
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