19 results in Missional.
6-13proposed resolutionpp. 124-125
To Affirm that the Lord has Ordained that Those Who Preach the Gospel Should Make their Living from the Gospel
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
2-04proposed resolutionpp. 71-74
To Amend Bylaws 1.7.3, 2.11.1, 3.8.3, 3.8.3.8, and 4.4.4–5 to Establish a Framework for Ecclesiastical Supervision and Pastoral Care for Independent International Congregations
To Amend Bylaws 1.7.3, 2.11.1, 3.8.3, 3.8.3.8, and 4.4.4–5 to Establish a Framework for Ecclesiastical Supervision and Pastoral Care for Independent International Congregations RESOLUTION 2-04 Overture 2-03 (CW 295–96) WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod (LCMS) has had a long history of working with independent Lutheran congregations located in inte
9-06proposed resolutionpp. 152-153
To Amend Bylaws 3.6.1.8 (c) and 3.6.4 (a) to Clarify that Two-Thirds Approval Requirements for Synodwide Corporate Entity and Lutheran Church Extension Fund Governing Document Amendments are Based on Members Actually Present at Meeting
To Amend Bylaws 3.6.1.8 (c) and 3.6.4 (a) to Clarify that Two-Thirds Approval Requirements for Synodwide Corporate Entity and Lutheran Church Extension Fund Governing Document Amendments are Based on Members Actually Present at Meeting RESOLUTION 9-06 Overtures 9-16, 46 (CW, 475, 490) Rationale During a review of Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s (LCEF) artic
9-12proposed resolutionpp. 173-174
To Amend Bylaws Exclusive to Lutheran Church Extension Fund to Clarify That It May Provide Real Estate Evaluation and Redevelopment Services in Support of Synod Mission and Ministry
To Amend Bylaws Exclusive to Lutheran Church Extension Fund to Clarify That It May Provide Real Estate Evaluation and Redevelopment Services in Support of Synod Mission and Ministry RESOLUTION 9-12 Overture 9-08 (CW, 467–68) Rationale Most congregations and ministries within the Synod are owners of real estate. Many of these ministries need assistance evalua
9-09proposed resolutionpp. 157-159
To Amend Bylaws to Coordinate Responsibilities of Chief Mission Officer with Other Synod Officers
To Amend Bylaws to Coordinate Responsibilities of Chief Mission Officer with Other Synod Officers RESOLUTION 9-09 Overture 9-10 (CW, 470–71) Rationale The 2010 Synod convention made substantial changes to the structure and organization of the national Synod office that impacted significantly the mission operations of the Synod. These changes included creatin
4-03proposed resolutionp. 85
To Commend and Sunset Synod Mission Priorities
To Commend and Sunset Synod Mission Priorities RESOLUTION 4-03 Overture 4-01, 08, 10–11 (CW, 303, 306–07) WHEREAS, The 2023 Synod convention instructed the Board for National Mission and Board for International Mission to recommend possible revisions to the mission priorities and possible bylaw revisions that would articulate both the process for developing
5-12proposed resolutionpp. 107-108
To Conclude Created Male and Female Task Force and Receive Its Recommendations
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
1-10proposed resolutionpp. 64-65
To Confront Increased Idolatry of Our Culture with Clear Confession of Love of Christ and Lutheran Resources in Christian Apologetics
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
6-11proposed resolutionpp. 120-122
To Embed Church Work Formation and Recruitment in the Culture of the LCMS
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
6-02proposed resolutionp. 111
To Encourage Seminary Specialized Witness and Outreach Training
To Encourage Seminary Specialized Witness and Outreach Training RESOLUTION 6-02 Reports R13.1–2 (CW, 64–67); Overture 6-58 (CW, 399) WHEREAS, God “desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim. 2:4), and the Lord Jesus is the “light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to [His] people Israel” (Luke 2:32); and WHEREA
4-01proposed resolutionp. 82
To Establish Tell the Next Generation as Synod Mission and Ministry Emphasis
To Establish Tell the Next Generation as Synod Mission and Ministry Emphasis RESOLUTION 4-01 Overtures 4-02–07, 09 (CW, 303–7) WHEREAS, The Synod in convention (2023 Res. 4-02, “To Affirm and Continue Making Disciples for Life as Mission and Ministry Emphasis for 2023 –2026 Triennium”) instructed the Board for National Mission and the Board for International
1-04proposed resolutionp. 60
To Give Thanks for 130 Years of Deaf Ministry
To Give Thanks for 130 Years of Deaf Ministry RESOLUTION 1-04 President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, 1:26) WHEREAS, The Synod has been engaged in organized ministry among deaf individuals and communities since the nineteenth century, and the Synod formally adopted “Deaf Missions” as an official mission program in 1896; and WHEREAS, For approximately 130 years , the
1-14proposed resolutionpp. 67-68
To Give Thanks for Lutheran Hour Ministries and Encourage Enhanced Collaboration
To Give Thanks for Lutheran Hour Ministries and Encourage Enhanced Collaboration RESOLUTION 1-14 President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, 1:26) WHEREAS, Lutheran Hour Ministries (The International Lutheran Laymen’s League, [LHM]) has served for more than a century and is recognized as a valued auxiliary of The Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod (LCMS); and WHEREAS, Thro
2-05proposed resolutionpp. 74-76
To Give Thanks to God for 125 Years of Gospel Ministry, Partner Churches, and Mission in the Latin America and Caribbean Region
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
3-07proposed resolutionpp. 81-82
To Give Thanks to God for Synod Congregations Engaging in Mercy Ministries
To Give Thanks to God for Synod Congregations Engaging in Mercy Ministries RESOLUTION 3-07 Reports R1.2.1, R60 (CW, 16–19, 161); Overture 3-04 (CW, 300) WHEREAS, God the Father has extended His great mercy to all people through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ (Titus 3:4–5; Eph. 2:4–5); and WHEREAS, God the Holy Spirit leads us to respond
1-02proposed resolutionpp. 58-59
To Proclaim 2029 the 500th Year of Luther’s Catechisms
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
5-01proposed resolutionpp. 95-97
To Recognize Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church of Bolivia
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
1-15proposed resolutionpp. 68-69
To Respectfully Decline Overtures
To Respectfully Decline Overtures RESOLUTION 1-15 Overture 1-14 (CW, 284–85) 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: Overture Subject Reason
1-12proposed resolutionpp. 66-67
To Support Campus Ministry
To Support Campus Ministry RESOLUTION 1-12 Reports R1.2.1, R6, R14.1, R25, R31, R35, R53, R55 (CW, 16–19, 53–54, 86–89, 109–10, 115–16, 119–20, 136–39; Overtures 1-04–05, 13, 21 (CW, 278–80, 284, 288) WHEREAS, Young men and women continue attending colleges and universities throughout the nation in significant numbers, and these campuses are to be regarded a
