Resolutions
Resolution results tagged Confessional. Theme tags are a conservative research aid, not official LCMS classifications.
36 results in Confessional.
To Address Concerns with Partner Churches RESOLUTION 5-04 Overtures 5-03–09 (CW, 337–41) WHEREAS, The psalmist writes, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls
To Address Open Communion and Pastoral Exceptions in Extraordinary Circumstances RESOLUTION 5-05 Overtures 5-16–18 (CW, 345–347) WHEREAS, Holy Scripture teaches clearly that the Lord’s Supper is the true body and blood of Christ (Matt. 26:26 –8 29; Mark 14:22 –25; Luke 22:15 –20; 1 Cor. 11:23 –26), and that those who receive the body and blood of Christ are
To Affirm and Support Established Parameters of Specific Ministry Pastor Program RESOLUTION 6-06 Report R13.5 (CW, 75–76); Overtures 6-46–63 (CW, 392–403) WHEREAS, The Synod established the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program to address pastoral needs in specific contexts where calling a residentially-formed pastor is not feasible; and WHEREAS, Specific m
To Affirm that the Lord has Ordained that Those Who Preach the Gospel Should Make their Living from the Gospel RESOLUTION 6-13 Overtures 6-79–80 (CW, 411–12) Rationale When our Lord Jesus Christ called Peter, Andrew, and the sons of Zebedee to be His apostles, “they left their nets and followed Him” (Matt. 4:20). When Matthew was called, he likewise left the
To Amend Bylaw Section 1.5, etc., to Unify in the Bylaws and Revise Corporate Formation Requirements for Instrumental Entities of Corporate Synod and Agencies of the Synod RESOLUTION 9-11 Overtures 9-06–07 (CW, 458–467); Report LR63 (TB, 1:37–38) Rationale “The Synod’s Constitution says our objective is to ‘strengthen congregations and their members in givin
To Amend Bylaws 1.5.1.2–1.5.2 to Clarify Service Expectations and Handling of Conflicts of Interest RESOLUTION 9-02 Overture 9-02 (CW, 450–51) Rationale Bylaw section 1.5 provides regulations applicable to all agencies of the Synod, including provisions dealing with ethical standards, conflicts of interest, and removal from office. These date, at least in th
To Amend Bylaws regarding Doctrinal Review RESOLUTION 9-03 Overture 9-04 (CW, 452–54) Rationale The Synod has a sweeping basic principle of inclusivity for doctrinal review. It is stated in Bylaw 1.9.1.1 (a): “All official periodicals and journals of the Synod as well as any material with doctrinal content issued publicly by boards, commissions, or other sub
To Amend Various Bylaws for Purposes of Clarification or Improvement RESOLUTION 9-04 Overture 9-05 (CW, 454–58) Preamble The Commission on Handbook (COH), responding to a variety of observations from officers, agencies, and members of the Synod, has proposed amendments to bylaws that have given opportunity to confusion or required repeated or nonobvious inte
To Clarify Lutheran Identity in Connection with the Concordia Universities RESOLUTION 7-07 Overtures 7-04–07 (CW, 422–24) WHEREAS, The 2023 Synod convention (Res. 7 -04B, “To Revise Bylaws to Revisit and Renew Relationship of Colleges and Universities with the Synod,” Proceedings, 170–72) revised Bylaw subsection 3.6.6 to direct the Concordia University Syst
To Clarify Nomenclature for Chaplaincy and Institutional Care Work and To Amend Related Bylaws RESOLUTION 4-05 Overtures 4-38–39 (CW, 323–24) Rationale Holy Scripture teaches that the Office of the Holy Ministry is entrusted with the public preaching of the Word and the administration of the Sacraments (Matt. 28:18 –20; John 20:21–23; 1 Cor. 4:1); and the Lu
To Clarify Prior Approval Protocols for University Presidential Candidates RESOLUTION 7-05 Overtures 7-14–24 (CW, 428–33) WHEREAS, Numerous overtures to the 2026 convention have addressed the Synod prior approval protocols, including presidential candidates for the Synod’s Concordia Universities and a desire for transparency and clarity; and WHEREAS, The pre
To Clarify Prior Approval Protocols for University Theological Faculties RESOLUTION 7-04 Overtures 7-14–24 (CW, 428–33) WHEREAS, Numerous overtures to the 2026 Synod convention have addressed the prior approval protocols for theology faculty for our Concordia universities and a desire for transparency and clarity; and WHEREAS, The Synod treasures our Concord
To Commend Concordia Publishing House for Prioritizing Mission and Distribution RESOLUTION 8-06 Reports R1, R1.2–R1.2.2, R1.2.4–R1.3, R5–R8, R15–R57 (CW, 1–5, 15–28, 31–37, 46–56, 95–141); Overtures 8-13–14 (CW, 443–44) WHEREAS, Concordia Publishing House (CPH) was established in 1869 to serve the congregations of the Synod by publishing materials that are u
To Commend Efforts to Serve Worker Wellness and Encourage Participation in Concordia Plan Services RESOLUTION 3-05 Overture 3-06 (CW, 301) WHEREAS, It is a mission priority of the Synod to promote and nurture the spiritual, emotional, and physical well -24 being of pastors and professional church workers; and WHEREAS, The Council of Presidents (COP), LCMS Wo
To Commend the Concordia University System RESOLUTION 7-01 Overtures 7-01–03 (CW, 417–22); President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, 1:33); Overture L7-30 (TB, 1:43) WHEREAS, The Concordia University System (CUS) was established by the 1992 Synod convention (Res. 6 -04, “To Establish Concordia University System, Inc.” [Proc., 160–61]), replacing the Board for Higher E
To Conclude Created Male and Female Task Force and Receive Its Recommendations RESOLUTION 5-12 Overtures 4-36, 5-41 (CW, 322–23, 360–61) WHEREAS, Holy Scripture teaches the following truths concerning humanity: God created humanity to be male and female (Gen. 1:27; Matt. 19:4); God instituted marriage between one man and one woman as a lifelong union for com
To Condemn Political Violence and Encourage Participation in Public Life RESOLUTION 4-07 Overtures 4-45, 47–48, 53–55 (CW, 327–28, 330–32) WHEREAS, Scripture (Matt. 22:15 –21) and the Lutheran Confessions ( AC XVI; LC I 4) affirm that the entire civil realm is an institution of God to be respected and supported; and WHEREAS, Our Lord commands us to pray for
To Confess God’s Design for the Family RESOLUTION 1-11 Overtures 1-24–25, 1-32 (CW, 289–291, 293) WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod upholds the scriptural mandate for families and the church to nurture faith in the home: “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit
To Confront Increased Idolatry of Our Culture with Clear Confession of Love of Christ and Lutheran Resources in Christian Apologetics RESOLUTION 1-10 Report R1 (CW, 1–5); Overtures 1-12, 22 (CW, 283–84, 289) WHEREAS, The Ten Commandments begin with, “You shall have no other gods before me” (Ex. 20:3; Deut. 5:7); and WHEREAS, The sinful nature leads people to
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) RESOLUTION 10-02 Overtures 10-06, 08, 12–17, 20–23 (CW, 503–4, 506–13) WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod is united in a com
To Educate Young People RESOLUTION 1-08 Report R1.2.1 (CW, 16–19); Overtures 1-10, 15, 17–19, 23 (CW, 282, 285–87, 289) WHEREAS, The LORD commands us to teach our children the Word of God diligently (Deuteronomy 6); and WHEREAS, the Large Catechism states, “… if we wish to have excellent and able persons both for civil and Church leadership, we must spare no
To Embed Church Work Formation and Recruitment in the Culture of the LCMS RESOLUTION 6-11 Report R1.2.3 (CW, 28–31); Overtures 6-76–78 (CW, 409–411) WHEREAS, St. Paul writes, “that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures … and if Christ has not been
To Encourage University Worship Practices That Form Students to be Faithful to Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions RESOLUTION 7-06 Overture 7-06 (CW, 423–24) WHEREAS, The Synod in convention (2023 Res. 7 -04B, “To revise Bylaws to Revisit and Renew Relationship of Colleges and Universities with the Synod”) revised Bylaw 3.6.6 to direct the Concordia Universi
To Expand Access to the Lutheran Confessions RESOLUTION 8-04 Reports R1, R1.2, R1.2.1–2, R1.2.4–5, R1.3, R5–8, R15–57 (CW, 1–5, 15–28, 31–37, 46–56, 95–141); Overtures 8-09–27 12 (CW, 441–43) WHEREAS, The primary objectives of The Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod, as stated in Constitution Article III, are to: “conserve and promote the unity of the true faith
To Give Thanks for the Mission Province in Sweden RESOLUTION 5-03 Report R1.1, R12 (CW, 7, 62) Preamble The Mission Province in Sweden (MPS) was formed in 2003 to support confessional Lutheran pastors and congregations and to restore the possibility of ordination for future pastors who either could not be ordained or would not be properly supervised in the i
To Give Thanks for the Office of the Holy Ministry and our Synod’s Pastors RESOLUTION 6-03 Reports R13.1–2 (CW, 64–67) Preamble The foundational confession of the Lutheran Church was made before Emperor Charles V in 1530 at the Diet of Augsburg. The seven Lutheran princes made the Gospel the center of their Confession in Article IV: “Our churches teach that
To Give Thanks to God for 125 Years of Gospel Ministry, Partner Churches, and Mission in the Latin America and Caribbean Region RESOLUTION 2-05 Report R1.2.2 (CW, 19–28) WHEREAS, The Office of International Mission (OIM) carries out the Church’s Christ-given task to spread the Gospel, plant Lutheran churches, and show mercy among the nations, grounded in Hol
To Proclaim 2029 the 500th Year of Luther’s Catechisms RESOLUTION 1-02 Reports R1, R1.1, R1.2.2, R33, R35, R58 (CW, 1–15, 19–28, 117, 119–20, 141–43); Overtures 1-22–23, 29–30 (CW, 289, 291–92) WHEREAS, The year 2029 marks the 500th anniversary of the publication of Martin Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms; and WHEREAS, Luther’s catechisms remain among the
To Recognize Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church of Bolivia RESOLUTION 5-01 Overture 5-01 (CW, 335–36) Preamble Iglesia Cristiana Evangelica Luterana, the Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church (ICEL) has its roots in the work of the Norwegian Lutheran Mission (NLM) that began in the 1970’s, primarily in rural, Quechua -spea
To Refer “Sister Church” Nomenclature Change to Commission on Handbook RESOLUTION 5-07 President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, 1:30) WHEREAS, “Partner church” is a confusing term that can refer both to church bodies in fellowship and to church bodies not in fellowship but partnering toward a variety of ends (e.g., disaster relief, medical programming, seminary forma
To Respectfully Decline Overtures RESOLUTION 5-14 Overtures 5-11–12, 38–39 (CW, 342–44, 359–60) WHEREAS, The floor committee has considered all overtures assigned to it and has concluded, for various reasons, that certain overtures should be declined; therefore be it Resolved, That the following overtures be respectfully declined for the reasons given: Overt
To Seek Commission on Theology and Church Relations Opinion regarding Usage of Matthew 18:15–20 RESOLUTION 10-01 Overtures 10-10, 12 (CW, 505–7) WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod, being faithful to Scripture, acknowledges, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousn
To Seek Unity and Peace in the Synod and to Establish a Practical Statement for God-Pleasing Use of Digital Communications RESOLUTION 10-04 Report R62.6 (CW, 232–34); Overtures 4-43–44, 49, 10-04–05 (CW, 326–28, 502–3) WHEREAS, Our Lord Jesus Christ prayed for the unity of His Church so that the world might believe He has been sent by the Father (John 17:11,
To Support and Encourage Recognition of Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with Lutheran Mission—Australia RESOLUTION 5-02 Overture 5-02 (CW, 336–37) Preamble By its own acknowledgement, the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ; hereafter LCA) has struggled with deep theological divisions for decades. One of the most public areas of disagreement has
To Support Residential Master of Divinity and Alternate Route Pastoral Formation for the Sake of the Flock RESOLUTION 6-04 Report R13.1–3 (CW, 64–74); Overtures 6-25–44 (CW, 379–91) Preamble The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod ( LCMS) has repeatedly identified full -time, residential pastoral formation at its seminaries as the standard, preferred route for me
To Uphold a Deep and Broad Study of Holy Scripture and Book of Concord in Synod Seminaries RESOLUTION 6-01 Overtures 6-01–8 (CW, 363–66) WHEREAS, Pastors of the Synod vow in the rite of ordination to teach in accordance with Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions; and WHEREAS, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne,
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