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Workbook page 221

2026 Convention Workbook 221 THEOLOGICAL DOCUMENTS —COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS Way Forward Detailed Framework Page 10 of 50 6. Framework Part B: Changing the teaching to allow for ordination of women and men The Church in Synod changes its public teaching, amending the wording of TA VI:11 to allow b...

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Workbook page 228

2026 Convention Workbook 228 THEOLOGICAL DOCUMENTS —COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS Way Forward Detailed Framework Page 38 of 50 11. Framework implementation 11.1 Assumptions Implementation of the Framework is based on the following starting assumptions: 1. That GCB-CoB are delegated with the appropriate...

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R12 Commission on Theology and Church Relations

R12 Commission on Theology and Church Relations R12 Commission on Theology and Church Relations The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) has three primary functions: (1) to “assist the President of the Syn- od at his request in discharging his constitutional responsibilities for maintaining doctrinal u...

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R12 Commission on Theology and Church Relations

R12 Commission on Theology and Church Relations R12 Commission on Theology and Church Relations The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) has three primary functions: (1) to “assist the President of the Syn- od at his request in discharging his constitutional responsibilities for maintaining doctrinal u...

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Workbook page 514

Word in our midst at times move to other organizations or church bodies despite their being found unfit according to God’s clear standards, thus further scandalizing the Church and sowing confusion; therefore be it Resolved, That the Council of Presidents (COP) confer and compose a clear process by which the remo...

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Workbook page 291

2026 Convention Workbook 291NATIONAL WITNESS the minor child in circumventing parental authority and to provide guidelines for parents as it relates to this topic. Northern Illinois District Ov. 1-26 To Strengthen Christ-Centered Homes through Family Discipleship Work WHEREAS, All Christians —whether young or ol...

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Workbook page 61

2026 Convention Workbook 61 OFFICER, BOARD, AND COMMISSION REPORTS C. Requests for Opinions and Bylaw-Mandated Assignments The CTCR receives and responds to requests for two types of opin- ions: • Advisory opinions are requests for guidance from the Syn- od President, district presidents, and other Synod officers, b...

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