Resolutions
Resolution results tagged Procedural. Theme tags are a conservative research aid, not official LCMS classifications.
16 results in Procedural.
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 Adopt Recommendations of 2023 Res. 9-06A Task Force on Electoral Circuit Parameters RESOLUTION 9-13 Reports R59–59.2 (CW, 143–60); Overtures 9-19–20, 33 (CW, 476–77, 485) Rationale 2023 Resolution 9-06A, “To Appoint Task Force to Evaluate Current Electoral Circuit Parameters,” (2023 Proceedings, 206–9) was adopted with the acknowledgement that “due to dem
To Amend Bylaw 2.11.2.2 (c) RESOLUTION 10-06 Overtures 10-38–39 (CW, 520–21) WHEREAS, The 2023 Synod convention adopted Resolution 10 -06, “To Amend Bylaw 2.11.2.2 regarding Candidate Status,” that moved the filing deadline for the required candidate annual report from January 31 to July 31; and WHEREAS, Annual reports for emeriti remain due on January 31; a
To Amend Bylaw 2.13.1 to Clarify Terminology for Specific Ministry Pastor Mentorship and Oversight RESOLUTION 6-08 Overture 6-09, 45 (CW, 366–67, 391–92) Rationale In 1998 the Synod added to its bylaws a set of definitions, now designated as section 1.2 “Definition of Terms.” Two important definitions are those of supervision and oversight. In the Synod’s By
To Amend Bylaw 3.12.2 to Elect the Synod President at Convention RESOLUTION 9-18 Overtures 9-21–22 (CW, 477–80); President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, 1:34); President’s Report, Part 3 (TB, 3:TBD) WHEREAS, The voting process for President of the Synod was shifted away from the Synod’s highest legislative authority, that is the Synod in convention, to the congregat
To Amend Bylaw 3.6.4.3 to Clarify That No More Than Two Lutheran Church Extension Fund Directors Can Be from the Same District RESOLUTION 9-07 Overture 9-47 (CW, 490) Rationale The Lutheran Church Extension Fund ( LCEF) Bylaws in Section 1, Article II, contain a sentence that reads, “No more than two elected Directors can be from the same district of The Lut
To Amend Bylaw 3.6.4.3 to Increase the Number of Lutheran Church Extension Fund Directors Elected by the Synod in Convention from Three to Four RESOLUTION 9-05 Overture 9-15 (CW, 474–75) Rationale During a review of Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF)’s articles and bylaws, the Commission on Constitutional Matters stated the following in Opinion 24-3024, d
To Amend Bylaw 4.2.4 regarding Installation of District Presidents RESOLUTION 10-08 President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, 1:35) Therefore be it Resolved, That Bylaw 4.2.4 be amended as follows: PRESENT/PROPOSED WORDING 4.2 District Conventions … 4.2.4 The President of the Synod or his representative shall report on the condition and affairs of the Synod. He shall
To Amend Bylaws to Clarify and Streamline Responsibilities of Appointed Synod Officers RESOLUTION 9-08 Overture 9-09 (CW, 468–70) Rationale Under current Bylaws, the positions of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) exist to assist the Synod Board of Directors (BOD) in carrying out the responsibilities of the BOD to the Synod.
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 Fund Our Synod’s Seminaries RESOLUTION 8-03 Reports R1, R1.2–R1.2.2, R1.2.4–R1.3, R5–R8, R15–57 (CW, 1–5, 15–28, 31–37, 46–56, 95–141); Overture 8-15 (CW, 444) WHEREAS, The Synod maintains Concordia Seminary (CSL) and Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW) to form pastors for faithful Word and Sacrament ministry in the Church and her mission; and WHEREAS,
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 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
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 Respectfully Decline Overtures RESOLUTION 6-14 Overtures 6-72, 74, 84, 86–87 (CW, 408–09, 413, 414–15)27 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
To Respectfully Decline Overtures RESOLUTION 7-10 Overtures 7-11, 13 (CW, 426–28) 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 Re
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