Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-16

June 12, 2010

Congregations Walking Together in Mission as We Nominate and Elect To Ensure Regional Representation on the Board of Directors RESOLUTION 8-16 TF Report (CW TFR, p. 35); Overtures 8-11, 8-63–64 (CW, pp. 224–225; 242–243) WHEREAS, The Synod desires congregations to walk better together in mission; and WHEREAS, The Synod exists to support and strengthen congregations [...]

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Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-15

June 12, 2010

  Congregations Walking Together in Mission To Enable Regional Elections at 2010 Convention RESOLUTION 8-15 TF Report (CW TFR, p. 35); Overtures 8-11, 8-63 (CW, pp. 224–225; 242–243) WHEREAS, Res. 8-08 requires regional representation on the Board for National Mission and the Board for International Mission, and Res. 8-16 requires regional representation on the Board [...]

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Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-14

June 12, 2010

Congregations Walking Together in Mission as We Nominate and Elect To Elect Five Vice-Presidents by Geographic Region RESOLUTION 8-14 TF Report (CW TFR, pp. 30–31); Overtures 8-11, 8-62 (CW, pp. 224–225; 242)   WHEREAS, The Synod desires congregations to walk better together in mission; and WHEREAS, The Synod exists to support and strengthen congregations in [...]

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Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-13

June 12, 2010

Congregations Walking Together in Mission as They Elect the Synod President and First Vice-President To Elect the First Vice-President RESOLUTION 8-13 TF Report (CW TFR, pp. 34–35); Overture 8-62 (CW, p. 242) WHEREAS, A close working relationship between the President and First Vice-President is vital for effective service by the President’s Office; and WHEREAS, The Constitution [...]

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Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-12

June 12, 2010

Congregations Walking Together in Mission To Direct the Board of Directors to Amend the Bylaws as Necessary RESOLUTION 8-12 TF Report (CW TFR) WHEREAS, Despite the careful work of the floor committees of the convention, the complex work of making major interrelated changes to the Bylaws can result in unintended gaps or ambiguities; and WHEREAS, [...]

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Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-11

June 12, 2010

Congregations Walking Together in Mission Moving Toward a New Name for the Synod To Adopt Process Leading to Consideration of New Name for Synod RESOLUTION 8-11 TF Report (CW TFR, pp. 44–48); Overtures 8-74–78 (CW, pp. 246–247)   Preamble Mumbo Jumbo WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has had two other names—Die Evangelisch- Lutherische Synode von [...]

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Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-10

June 12, 2010

Congregations Walking Together in Mission and Served by a Flexible National Office To Amend Constitution Articles X and XI RESOLUTION 8-10 TF Report (CW TFR, pp. 39–44) WHEREAS, Resolution 8-08 realigned the national office for more effective ministry; and WHEREAS, The Vice-President–Finance—Treasurer will be appointed by the Board of Directors and given the title Chief [...]

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Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-09

June 12, 2010

Congregations Walking Together in Mission Establishing Synod Priorities To Develop Process for Developing Quadrennial Mission and Ministry Emphases RESOLUTION 8-09 TF Report (CW TFR, pp. 36–37) WHEREAS, The Synod was divided into districts in 1854 and into circuits in 1866, both actions taken in order to create greater administrative effectiveness and increased participation by both pastors [...]

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Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-08

June 12, 2010

Congregations Walking Together in Mission and Served by a Flexible National Office To Realign the National Synod Ministries Around Two Mission Boards RESOLUTION 8-08 TF Report (CW TFR, pp. 39–44); Overtures 8-67–73, 8-81 (CW, pp. 243–246, 248)   Preamble blah blah blah WHEREAS, During the Synod’s 163-year history, it has on many occasions evaluated and [...]

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Walking Through the Resolutions – Resolution 8-07

June 12, 2010

Congregations Walking Together in Mission in Larger Clusters (Districts) To Study Future District Function and Configuration RESOLUTION 8-07 TF Report (CW TFR, pp. 25–26); Overtures 8-51–55 (CW, pp. 238–240) Preamble Districts are large ecclesial clusters (congregations and circuits) established by the Synod for the care, support, advice, ecclesiastical encouragement, service, coordination, and counsel that will foster [...]

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