Resolutions
Resolution results tagged Relational. Theme tags are a conservative research aid, not official LCMS classifications.
19 results in Relational.
To Address Uses of Artificial Intelligence RESOLUTION 4-09 Overtures 4-51–52 (CW, 329–30) WHEREAS, The capabilities and regular use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) have dramatically increased in recent years; and WHEREAS, AI tools are increasingly being used by churches and pastors to create and curate digital content and com
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 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 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 Call Upon the AALC to Honor the Bonds of Fellowship and Resolve Matters Threatening the Unity of Doctrine and Practice RESOLUTION 5-15 Report R1.1 (CW, 5–15); Overture 5-09 (CW, 341) WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) recognized church fellowship with The American Association of Lutheran Churches (AALC) at its 2007 convention (Res. 3- 01,
To Celebrate Concordia Historical Institute Centenary and Renew the Synod’s Commitment to Treasure and Trumpet Its Redeemed History RESOLUTION 4-10 Overture 4-56 (CW, 332–33) WHEREAS, Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) will observe its centenary anniversary on April 28, 2027, under the theme: “Treasuring & Trumpeting Our Lutheran History—for All the Saints
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 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
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 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 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 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
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
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 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
To Respectfully Decline Overtures RESOLUTION 10-07 Overtures 10-07, 11, 18–19, 26, 33 (CW, 504, 506, 511, 514, 519)3 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
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 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
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