MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI OPENING WORSHIP July 15, 1995, (7:30 p.m.) OPENING WORSHIP The opening worship service for the 59th regular convention of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod was held in the America's Center of St. Louis, Missouri. The Rev. Dr. A.L. Barry preached the sermon, with the Rev. Allen W. Schade, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church of St. Charles, serving as the presiding minister. Delivering a message based on II Kings 7:3-9 to the delegates, guests and visitors, Dr. Barry asked the question, "What shall we do with the good news?" After pondering the forgiveness we share and the salvation we have in Christ Jesus, Dr. Barry, answered his question. "Let us go now and tell the King's people the Good News!" MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 1 July 16, 1995, (9:30 a.m.) SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP The Sunday morning worship service was led by the Rev. Jerold Munz, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church for the Deaf, Indianapolis. The sermon was preached by Rev. Douglas Rutt, missionary from Guatemala. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, reported on the number of voting delegates registered to this point in the convention. As of 9:00 a.m., July 16, there were 585 voting pastors and 579 voting laypersons registered. The total number of voting delegates present was 1164, constituting a quorum. Registered pastoral advisory delegates, 45; teacher delegates, 113; representatives from Synod's boards, commissions and faculties, 193; youth representatives, 34; others, 20. The total registrations: 1569. In addition 220 guests registered their attendance for a total of 1789 in attendance. CONVENTION GAVEL The Rev. Dr. August Suelflow, Director of the Concordia Historical Institute for 45 years prior to his retirement earlier this year, together with his successor, the Rev. Daniel Preus, presented a celebrated gavel to Dr. Barry for use in the opening and closing of the convention. The gavel was first utilized in 1911 by Dr. F. Photenhauer, fifth president of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The gavel had been prepared a year earlier by a layman from a piece of wood taken from a beam of the log cabin in Perry County which served as the first seminary. President Barry is the sixth synodical president to use it. VIDEO PRESENTATION The delegates had the opportunity to see the theme of the convention, "SENT FORTH TO BE GOD'S BLESSING," depicted in action throughout our Synod via a video prepared by the Communications Department of the LCMS. WELCOME MESSAGE President James Kolthoff, President of the Missouri District, welcomed the delegates, representatives and guests. Rev. Richard Thompson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Synod, responded. CONVENTION SCHEDULE The delegates voted to adopt the schedule for the convention as printed on pages 27-28 of Today's Business, with the following modification: The business originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, at 11:00am and 12:00 noon, respectively, will be reversed. STANDING RULES The delegates voted to adopt the Standing Rules with the following addition: A member who has spoken on an issue may not at the close of the speech move the previous question. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS President Alvin L. Barry opened his remarks by expressing thanks for the privilege of being able to serve our beloved Synod as president during the past triennium. Dr. Barry likened our being together in convention to a family reunion, and he welcomed all of the delegates, advisors and friends. Dr. Barry declared that "faithfulness" and "outreach" must guide convention business during the coming days. President Barry offered observations regarding several important resolutions to come before the house, and harkened back to his acceptance speech three years ago in which he urged, "Get the message out, Missouri! Get the message straight, Missouri! ELECTRONIC VOTING President Roger Krause introduced the delegates to the electronic voting system to be utilized during the course of the convention. ELECTION OF A PRESIDENT Dr. Walter Rosin, Secretary of the Synod, presented the slate of nominees for the office of president of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The nominees included, in order of nominations received: The Rev. Dr. Alvin Barry, the Rev. Dr. John Johnson, the Rev. Dr. Richard Kapfer, the Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn, and the Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer. The slate was adopted by common consent. Rev. Roger Krause led the delegates in casting the first ballot. The result of the first ballot of voting is as follows: Alvin Barry, 754, 64 percent Richard Kapfer, 290, 25 percent John Johnson, 60, 5 percent Dale Meyer, 46, 4 percent Robert Kuhn, 12, 1 percent Dr. Alvin Barry was declared elected. OMNIBUS RESOLUTION A The delegates considered Resolution A, the omnibus resolution which refers specified overtures to appropriate committees or commissions. An amendment was offered to refer Overture 3-113, Convention Workbook p. 185, to the Board for Youth Services, and to refer Overture 3-08, Convention Workbook p. 155, to the Task Force on Ministry to Homosexuals. The amendment was adopted. An amendment was made to refer Overture 7-87 to the Blue Ribbon Committee. The amendment was adopted. An amendment was made to refer Overture 7-94 to the Blue Ribbon Committee. The amendment carried. An amendment was made to delete Overture 7- 95. The amendment carried. An amendment was offered that Overture 3-68 be removed from A and referred to the appropriate floor committee for later presentation back to the convention. The motion failed. An amendment was offered to refer Overture 3-18 to the Council of Presidents instead of the CTCR. The amendment failed. Resolution A was adopted as amended. ELECTION OF THE FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Rosin presented the slate of nominees. These include Rev. Raymond Hartwig, Rev. Dr. John Heins, Rev. Dr. Robert King, Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn, and Rev. Dr. August Mennicke. The list of nominees was adopted. The result of the first ballot is as follows: Raymond Hartwig 67, 6 percent John Heins 30, 3 percent Robert King 84, 7 percent Robert Kuhn 547, 47 percent August Mennicke 435, 37 percent The result of the second ballot is as follows: Raymond Hartwig 36, 3 percent Robert King 55, 4 percent Robert Kuhn 604, 52 percent August Mennicke 468, 40 percent The Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn was declared elected. OMNIBUS RESOLUTION B Omnibus Resolution B, which calls for recognition that the matter in question has been adequately address by previous convention, was placed before the delegates. An amendment was offered to add Resolution 5-08, which references Overture 5-06, to Resolution B. The amendment carried. An amendment was made that Overtures 6-29, 6-30, and 6-36 be deleted from Resolution B and referred to the appropriate floor committees. The amendment was adopted. An amendment was offered to delete Overtures 7-05 and 7-06 from B. The question was called and sustained. The amendment failed. An amendment was offered to refer Overture 7-09 back to floor committee. The amendment failed. The question on B was moved and sustained. Resolution B was adopted as amended. OMNIBUS RESOLUTION D Omnibus Resolution D, which offers thanks to a variety of individuals and organizations, was placed before the convention. An amendment was made to include Overture 6-09 in Resolution D. The question was called and sustained. The amendment carried. Amendment was offered to remove Overtures 2-42, 2-43, and 2-47 from Resolution D. The amendment failed. The question on the main motion was called and sustained. Resolution D was adopted as amended. CLOSING PRAYER Rev. Douglas Rutt led the convention in prayer at the close of the session. MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 2 July 16, 1995, (2:00 p.m.) OPENING DEVOTIONS Missionary Rutt led the delegates and visitors in a consideration of Luke 10:1-34. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, updated the convention on registrations. The number of voting pastors registered is 586. The number of lay voting delegates is 581, for a total of 1167 voting delegates. The number of advisory delegates is 413. The number of guests is 319. The total number in attendance is 1899. COMMITTEE 1: MISSIONS The Rev. Dr. Osmar O. Lehenbauer, President of the New England District and Chairman of Committee 1, Missions, introduced the work of his floor committee by sharing a video of mission focus with the convention. Resolution 1-01A, which called for thanksgiving in recognition of 100 years of world missions, 100 years of ministry to the deaf and 75 years of ministry to America's university campuses, was placed on the table. The resolution was adopted. Resolution 1-06A, which focussed upon increased support for campus ministry, was placed before the delegates. The resolution was adopted. COMMITTEE 2: CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES The Rev. Dr. Theodore Laesch, President of the Northern Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 2, Congregational Services, introduced the work of his committee with reference to the writings of St. Paul. The committee placed Resolution 2-01A, which called for President Barry's five statements of vision to be placed into common practice, before the convention. By common consent reference to John 8:31 was enlarged to include also 8:32. Also by common consent the wording of the second Whereas was modified to alter the phrase "people centered" to "Christ centered." The question was called and was sustained. The motion was adopted as modified by common consent. Committee 2 moved Resolution 2-02, which called for the change of the Commission on Black Ministry into a Board for Black Ministry Services and to grant seats to such a new board on the Council of Mission and Ministry and on the Council of Administrators. The resolution was defeated. Resolution 2-05A was placed on the table. The title was modified to read, "To Commend for Study the CTCR Document `Racism and the Church.'" The resolution was adopted. The committee introduced for consideration Resolution 2-08A, which encouraged every-Sunday communion. An amendment was offered to include reference to every service on every Lord's Day (line 45). The chairman called for the orders of the day. The matter was therefore postponed until the next opportunity for Committee 2 to present its resolutions. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, led the delegates in establishing a slate for the offices of vice presidents two through five of the Synod. STANDING RULES Motion was made to cease reading "whereases" on resolutions presented by the floor committees. The motion failed. COMMITTEE 3: THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS The Rev. Dr. George Wollenburg, President of the Montana District and Chairman of Committee 3, Theology and Church Relations, made comments introducing the first three resolutions of the committee. The committee set Resolution 3-01 before the convention. The resolution called for the formalizing of altar and pulpit fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Paraguay. The motion was adopted. Dr. A.L. Barry introduced to the convention Rev. Eugenio Wenzel, President of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Paraguay. Protocol documents were signed by President Barry and President Wenzel. Rev. Wenzel spoke words of encouragement for the newly formed fellowship. Motion was made by the floor committee to formalize altar and pulpit fellowship with the Free Evangelical Lutheran Synod in South Africa. Resolution 3-02 was adopted. President Barry introduced the Rev. Peter Ahlers, President of the Free Evangelical Synod in South Africa. Protocol documents were signed. President Ahlers addressed the assembly. Bishop David Tswaedi of the Lutheran Church of South Africa was also introduced to the delegates, and he likewise spoke. The assembly sang praise to God and joined in prayer led by President Barry for the gift of fellowship. The committee then presented to the convention Resolution 3-03A, which called for the LCMS to join the International Lutheran Council. The chairman of the convention called for the orders of the day, thus postponing 3-03A until the next opportunity for Committee 3 to present business before the convention. CONCORDIA HISTORICAL INSTITUTE The Rev. Daniel Preus engaged the delegates in a brief quiz regarding the founding convention of the Synod. CALL FOR RECONSIDERATION A delegate who had voted on the prevailing side of the vote for Resolution 2- 02 called for its reconsideration. The call of reconsideration was sustained. COMMITTEE 4: PROGRAM AND FINANCE The Rev. Raymond Hartwig, President of the South Dakota District and Chairman of Committee 4, Program and Finance, introduced the scope of the work of the committee. Resolution 4-01 was placed before the convention. The motion called for promotion of walking together in biblical stewardship. A motion for referral back to committee was made and was adopted. Resolution 4-03 was moved by the committee. An amendment was offered to modify the wording of the resolution in the first line of the first resolve, to wit: That the Synod in convention require that the Synod, its entities and all its districts to comply.... The amendment failed. Another amendment was offered to modify the second resolve to the effect that the districts be required to have triennial audits rather than annual audits. The motion to so amend 4-03 failed. The chairman called for the orders of the day. CLOSING DEVOTIONS The delegates were led in song and prayer by Rev. David Brondos, missionary to Mexico. MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 3 July 17, 1995, (8:00 a.m.) OPENING DEVOTIONS The assembly was led in opening devotions by the Rev. Herbert C. Mueller, Jr., President of the Southern Illinois District. The homily, based upon John 15:5, acknowledged that if we are to go into the world with the message of reconciliation, we must go enlivened with the faithfulness and righteousness of Christ Jesus-He the vine, we the branches. CONVENTION ESSAY The Rev. Dr. Richard Shuta from the faculty of Concordia College, Ann Arbor, delivered an essay to the convention entitled, "Grow in the Word." COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, updated the delegates regarding registrations. Eleven hundred seventy voting delegates are registered. The total in attendance is 1918. COMMITTEE 5: HIGHER EDUCATION The Rev. Dr. Roger Pittelko, President of the English District and Chairman of Committee 5, Higher Education, introduced the Rev. Dr. William Meyer, President of the Concordia University System. Dr. Meyer described the higher education configuration of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Dr. Charles Schlimpert, President of Concordia, Portland, addressed the delegates on behalf of the ten Concordia college and university presidents. He acquainted the convention attenders with the strategic educational initiatives being undertaken by the campuses. A resolution of thanksgiving (5-01) for the blessing of God upon our Concordia Theological Seminary at Ft. Wayne, Indiana, was presented by the chairman of Committee 5. The motion was adopted. Resolution 5-02A was placed before the body. The motion called for a renewal of financial support to seminary education. A substitute motion was introduced. The delegates determined not to consider the substitute motion. An amendment was offered to delete the words, "to cover the cost of all tuition," and substitute the words, "to alleviate undue financial burden." The question was called and sustained. The amendment was defeated. The chairman called for the orders of the day, thus postponing further discussion and vote on 5-02A until a later time in the convention schedule. COMMITTEE 6: HUMAN CARE The Rev. William Diekelman, President of the Oklahoma District and Chairman of Committee 6, Human Care, led the delegates into the business of the committeestained by the delegates. Dr. Jack Gerber for the office of Vice President-Finance/Treasurer; Rev. Dr. Harlan Harnapp for Board of Directors; Rev. Laurence White for the Board of Directors; Dr. Jean Garton for the Board of Directors; Thomas Kuchta for the Board of Directors; Edsel Tieman for the Board of Directors; Rev. John Fiene for the Board of Mission Services; Rev. John Pless for the Commission on Theology and Church Relations; Rev. Martin Noland for the CTCR; Dr. Stevin Gehrke for the CTCR; Rev. Thomas Ahlersmeyer for the Board of Regents, Ann Arbor; Rev. John Schildwachter for Board of Regents, Ft. Wayne; Walter Dissen for Board of Regents, Ft. Wayne; Al Wipperman for the Board of Regents, River Forest; Rev. Paul Pfotenhauer for the Board of Regents, St. Paul; and Doris Gangelhoff for the Board of Regents, St. Paul. Those names which had not been previously submitted were approved as names whd in convention encourage its pastors and people to speak out against any attempt to legalize physician- assisted suicide as citizens of this nation." The question on the amendment was called and was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The chairman called for the orders of the day. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, reported to the delegates the list of names nominated for a vice presidential position within The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. (This list will be included in the next publication of the minutes.) The names to be included on the ballot are David Buegler, Eugene Bunkowski, Robert King, Walter A. Maier II, Dale Meyer, Norbert Oesch, J.A.O. Preus III, Robert Preus, Wallace Schulz, Edwin Suelflow, William Weinrich and Laurence White. COMMITTEE 9: NOMINATIONS Dr. George Mohr, Chairman of Committee 9, Nominations, asked for nominations from the floor for the remaining positions to be filled. The following nominations were made from the floor and were suning and Administration, introduced the business of the committee. Resolution 7-05, to amend Bylaw 14.03, was placed before the convention. A motion was made to dispense with the reading of Bylaws in their entirety. The delegates voted not to read the Bylaws. The motion was adopted. Resolution 7-06, to finalize Bylaws re: auxiliaries, was presented to the delegates. The motion was adopted. Resolution 7-07, to commend and support the president of Synod for his leadership, was brought before the convention. The motion was adopted and the delegates rose in response, singing praise to God. Resolution 7-08, to reaffirm the pastoral role of district presidents, was moved by the committee. The question was called and was sustained. The resolution was adopted. A motion to reconsider Resolution 7-07 was made. The question was called and sustained. The motion was defeated. A motion was made to consider ich will be considered. SPECIAL GREETINGS Gloria Edwards, President of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, brought encouraging words to the delegates of the 59th regular convention of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Don Bennett addressed the delegates on behalf of the more-than-one-hundred- thousand members of the Lutheran Layman's League. CLOSING OF THE SESSION Delegates were led in prayer by President Herbert C. Mueller, Jr. MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 4 July 17, 1995, (2:00 p.m.) OPENING DEVOTIONS The assembly was led in opening devotions by the Rev. David Dissen, 2nd Vice- President, Missouri District. MINUTES The minutes for the opening session and for session 2 were adopted as drafted. COMMITTEE 7: STRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION The Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn, President of the Central Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 7, Structure, Planning and Administration, introduced the business of the committee. Resolution 7-05, to amend Bylaw 14.03, was placed before the convention. A motion was made to dispense with the reading of Bylaws in their entirety. The delegates voted not to read the Bylaws. The motion was adopted. Resolution 7-06, to finalize Bylaws re: auxiliaries, was presented to the delegates. The motion was adopted. Resolution 7-07, to commend and support the president of Synod for his leadership, was brought before the convention. The motion was adopted and the delegates rose in response, singing praise to God. Resolution 7-08, to reaffirm the pastoral role of district presidents, was moved by the committee. The question was called and was sustained. The resolution was adopted. A motion to reconsider Resolution 7-07 was made. The question was called and sustained. The motion was dwas adopted. Resolution 1-04A, to furth7-10, to transfer congregations between The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and The Lutheran Church-Canada and between districts of these two church bodies. The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS A resolution was offered from the floor to recast the ballots for the vice- presidencies. Question was called and was sustained. The motion failed. The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, presented the result of the first ballot of voting for vice-presidents of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, positions two through five: David Buegler 350 Eugene Bunkowski 432 Robert King 932 Walter A Maier II 210 Dale Meyer 355 Norbert Oesch 304 JAO Preus III 286 Robert Preus 397 Wallace Schulz 389 Edwin Suelflow 237 William Weinrich 287 Laurence White 241 Robert King was declared elected. A second ballot for positions three through five was cast, with all but the lowest vote receiver placed on the ballot. COMMITTEE 1: MISSIONS The Rev. Dr. Osmar O. Lehenbauer, President of the New England District and Chairman of Committee 1, Missions, resumed the business of his committee. Resolution 1-02A, to proto the frequency of the offering of the Lord's Supper. Question was called on the amendment and the main motion. The calling of the question was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The main motion was adopted. Resolution 2-03A was presented. The resolution is entitled, "To Retain the Free-Standing Commission on Worship and to Build an Integrated and Coordinated Relationship Between the Staffs of Commission on Worship and Board of Congregational Services." By common consent the hyphenated word "free- standing" was deleted. Again by common consent use of the word "consist" was agreed upon in line 15, p.130. Again by coer evangelistic outreach among immigrants, was placed before the convention by the committee. The motion was adopted. Resolution 1-05A, to encourage international student outreach, was moved. By common consent the words "high schools" were added to the second whereas. The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE 2: CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES The Rev. Dr. Theodore Laesch, President of the Northern Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 2, Congregational Services, led the assembly into the work of his committee for a second time. The committee brought Resolution 2-08A back before the delegates. The resolution and an amendment had not been completed in the time allotted in an earlier session. The amendment called for the celebration of the Lord's supper in every service on each Lord's Day. Question was called on the amendment and was sustained. The amendment was defeated. An amendment was offered to add a final resolve, to wit: that those who would commune would be examined and absolved. The question was called and was sustained. The amendment was not adopted. A substitute motion was offered to leave decision regarding the frequency of offering the Lord's supper with each congregation. The assembly determined not to consider the substitute motion. An amendment was offered which requested the Commission on Worship be requested to bring to the congregations materials which would be instructive with regard to the frequency of the offering of the Lord's Supper. Question was called on the amendment and the main motion. The calling of the question was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The main motion was adopted. Resolution 2-03A was presented. The resolution is entitled, "To Retain the Free-Standing Commission on Worship and to Build an Integrated and Coordinated Relationship Between the Staffs of Commission on Worship and Board of Congregational Services." By common consent the hyphenated word "free- standing" was deleted. Again by common consent use of the word "consist" was agreed upon in line 15, p.130. Again by common consent the words "of grace" were added to the end of line 37, p.129. The committee announced the deletion of the words "and recognized service organizations" from lines 31-32, p.130. The question was called and was sustained. The motion was adopted. Resolution 2-04A, "To Establish Composition of Board for and Conference of Congregational Services," was moved by the committee. Extensive background information was shared. An amendment was offered which was ruled to be a substitute motion. The delegates declined to consider the substitute motion. The chairman called for the orders of the day. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, reported that the previous ballot for the remaining vice-presidential offices was invalid, as declared by the Commission on Constitutional Matters. The revised list of candidates for vice-presidential positions three through five is as follows: David Buegler, Eugene Bunkowske, Dale Meyer, Norbert Oesch, Robert Preus and Wallace Schulz. COMMITTEE 3: THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS The Rev. Dr. George Wollenburg, President of the Montana District and Chairman of Committee 3, Theology and Church Relations, introduced resolution 3-03A. Debate of this resolution was begun during a previous session. The title of the resolution is, "To Join the International Lutheran Council." Question was called and sustained. The resolution was adopted. Resolution 3-04A, calling for the continuation of the CTCR and a review of its procedures, was moved by the committee. Question was called and was sustained. The resoustification, utilizing the newly published booklet, "Into God's Word," authored by Thomas J. Doyle and Roger Sonnenberg. NOMINATIONS Several additional nominations were made. The full slate of nominees will be attached to these minutes and distributed with the official Proceedings. The slate was declared closed. The full listing of all nbe divisive" for "is not divisive" in line 55, p.80. Question on the amendment and the main motion was called and was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The resolution was adopted. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, announced the results of balloting for the vice-presidential offices three through five, to wit: David Buegler 521 Eugene Bunkowske 598 Dale Meyer 648 Norbert Oesch 463 Robert Preus 538 Wallace Schulz 569 Dale Meyer, Eugene Bunkowske, and Wallace Schulz were declared elected to the vice-presidential offices three through five respectively. CLOSING DEVOTIONS The delegates were led in closing devotion by the Rev. Richard Nelson, missionary to Japan. MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 5 July 18, 1995, (8:00 a.m.) OPENING DEVOTION The delegates were led in devotions by the Rev. Dr. Orville Walz, President of Concordia College, Seward, Nebraska. With focus on Galatians 5:13, Dr. Walz addressed the subject of freedom in the Gospel. THEME VIDEO The Communications Department of the Synod featured a brief video to establish the focus of the day. THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY The Rev. Dr. Karl Barth, former president of the South Wisconsin District and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, guided the assembly in a study of justification, utilizing the newly published booklet, "Into God's Word," authored by Thomas J. Doyle and Roger Sonnenberg. NOMINATIONS Several additional nominations were made. The full slate of nominees will be attached to these minutes and distributed with the official Proceedings. The slate was declared closed. The full listing of all nominations for the vice-presidential positions two through five is as follows: Robert H. King 803 Robert D. Preus 273 *August Mennicke 264 Eugene W. Bunkowske 247 Wallace R. Schulz 214 *Richard Kapfer 186 David D. Buegler 177 Dale A. Meyer 161 Jacob A. O. Preus III 156 Laurence L. White 154 William C. Weinrich 153 Edwin S. Suelflow 147 Norbert C. Oesch 146 *Raymond L. Hartwig 142 *John Heins 108 Walter A. Maier 95 Robert Sauer 94 Harold Senkbeil 79 John Johnson 65 *George Wollenberg 53 Charles Mueller 50 Kurt Marquart 41 Theodore Laesch 36 Roger Pittelko 32 Loren Kramer 23 Paul Maier 22 Gerald Kieschnick 21 Thomas Zehnder 18 Glenn O'Shoney 18 Ronald Feuerhahn 17 Ralph Bohlma 13 James Kalthoff 12 Dean Nadasdy 12 Arleigh Lutz 11 Jack Baumgarn 10 David Benke 10 Karl Barth 10 David Belasic 9 Arnold Kuntz 9 Guido Merkens 9 Dean Wenthe 9 Walter Schoedel 7 Bryant Clancy 6 Tim Sims 6 Warren Davis 5 Roy Maack 5 David Scaer 5 George Black 4 Gene Gierke 4 Vernon Gundermann 4 Richard Koehneke 4 Ulmer Marshall ington, Robert Weise, Robert Welk, Wayne Wentzel, Theodore Zr Tietjen 4 * declined 3 Votes Each: Victor Belten, William Diekelman, D. Ray Halm, Erwin Kostizen, Ray Mirly, Robert Newton, Wilbert Sohns, Steven Wagner. 2 Votes Each: Erhart Bauer, Steven Briel, Martin Doering, Ronald Fink, Charles W. Froehlich, Ronald Goodman, Steve Hower, Henry Koepchen, Osmar Lehenbauer, Albert Marcis, Dale Sattgast, Lane Seitz, Norman Sincebaugh, Charles M. Snow, David Stein, William Thompson, Howard Whitecotton. 1 Votes Each: Steven Albers, Rich Bader, Jerry Bagwell, Edward Balfour, Andrew Bartelt, Richard Benken, Richard Blemaster, Arnold Brammeier, Wayne Braun, Dan Bremer, Michael Burdick, Paul Burow, Philip Campbell, Stephen Carter, Richard Dickinson, David Dissen, David Dittmar, Allen Doering, John Duerr, Philip Esala, John Fehrman, C. R. Fiege, Rolland Fritz, Ron Garwood, Oscar Gerken, Robert Gonzalez, David Goodine, Marvin Griffen, Norman Groteluschen, Mark Grunst, George Gude, Richard Guehna, Alan Harre, Gene Heckman, Peter Heckman, L. Dean Hempelmann, Robert Herring, James Herbolsheimer, C. Oswald Hoffman, Ronald Holling, Robert Holst, C. William Hoseman, Jim Johnson, Arthur Just, Dar Karsten, John Kieschnick, Robert Kriete, Joel Lehenbauer, Dale Leland, Harlan Limmer, Lawrence Lineberger, Dennis Lorenz, Charles Manske, Timothy Maschke, Dwayne Mau, Don May, Daniel McKeehan, John Meyer, Ronald Meyer, Curtis Moermond, Richard Moore, Michael Moreno, Norbert Mueller, Orv Mueller, John Nunes, Eugene Oesch, Dennis Perryman, Robert Piller, Wayne Pohl, Don Pritchard, Art Puls, Scott Quinn, Rick Rickert, David Ritt, Robert Roberts, Walter Rosin, Stephen Rynearson, Tim Schepman, Luke Schnake, Larry Schmidt, Larry Schneekloth, Joe Schruhl, Robert Scudieri, Gerald Seaman, John Sellmeyer, Howard Shane, K. Michael Simminger, Charles Spomer, Donald Stier, David Strohschein, Mike Strong, August Suelflow, Mark Teike, David Thiele, J. R. Trapp, Robert Utech, James Voelz, Gary Vogel, Orville Walz, Steven Washington, Robert Weise, Robert Welk, Wayne Wentzel, Theodore Zimmerman. MOTION TO AMEND STANDING RULES A motion was made to amend the standing rules to the effect that no delegate would be able to call the question on both an amendment and the main motion simultaneously. The amendment failed for lack of a two-thirds vote. COMMITTEE 4: PROGRAM AND FINANCE The Rev. Raymond Hartwig, President of the South Dakota District and Chairman of Committee 4, Program and Finance, reintroduced the business of his committee. Resolution 4-02A, To Support Full Financial Disclosure, was moved by the committee with the following editorial modification in line 31, p.194: "its board of directors" was changed to "the respective governing boards." An amendment was made to substitute "would" in line 43, p. 194 for the words "is with the specific intent to" and to substitute in line 44, p. 194 "would significantly disrupt" for "with the sole intent of deliberately and significantly disrupting." The question on the amendment and the main motion was called and sustained. The amendment was defeated. The main motion was adopted. The committee introduced Resolution 4-05A, To Replace Present Bylaws on Conflict of Interest, with the following editorial modification to line 26, p. 162: the words "participate in" were deleted and the words "vote on" were substituted. An amendment was made to change the wording on line 37, p. 162, to wit: The words "also" and "annually" to be deleted; the words "upon accepting a position" to be added. Question was called on both the amendment and the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The main motion was adopted. SCHEDULE CHANGE The delegates agreed to modify the originally printed orders of the day. COMMITTEE 5: HIGHER EDUCATION The Rev. Dr. Roger Pittelko, President of the English District and Chairman of Committee 5, Higher Education, reintroduced Resolution 5-02A, which had been postponed from a previous session. An amendment was made to alter the wording on line 30, p. 163. Question was called on the amendment and on the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The main motion was adopted. 5-03A, To Respectfully Decline To Act Upon Overture 5-25, was moved by the committee. The question was called and was sustained. The mer Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, updated the convention on the numbers of registrations. The number of voting delegates totals 1174, and the total convention attendance numbers 1992. The committee distributed a paper ballot for elections to the various offices, boards and commissions of the Synod. The names which appeared on the ballot are listed below. SECRETARY (vote for 1) Hartwig, Raymond L. SD Rosin, Walter L. MO TREASURER (vote for 1) Gerber, John W. MO Sell, Norman D. MO BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLERGYMEN (vote for 2) Baumgarn, Jack R. MNS Fritz, John D. TX Harnapp, Harlan RM Kuntz, Arnold PSW Marshall, Ulmer SO White, Laurence TX COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Kaiser, Roy MC Dietrich, Clifford IN Tieman, Edsel CI LAYPERSONS (Vote for 4) Bell, Dean MNN Daman, Walter EN Garton, Jean MDS Hirsch, Robert SD Kober, Ted MT Kuchta, Thomas NI LaHaine, Gilbert E. MC Preus, Christian MNS Trapp, Edwin A. Jr. TX Welk, Robert EA BOARD FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES CLERGYMEN (Vote for 2) Briel, Steven C. MNS Johnston, Paul KS Maier, Paul L. MC Noack, Richard TX COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Ludwig, William MT Rohmaller, Duane PSW BOARD FOR MISSION SERVICES CLERGYMEN (Vote for 2) Fiene, John IN Greenthaner, Edward TX Greinke, Kenneth SD Johnson, James P. PSW Kayser, Low in opening devotions by the Rev. Marvin Kuhlman, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Grandview, MO, and Third Vice-President of the Missouri District. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, updated the convention on the numbers of registrations. The number of voting delegates totals 1174, and the total convention attendance numbers 1992. The committee distributed a paper ballot for elections to the various offices, boards and commissions of the Synod. The names which appeared on the ballot are listed below. SECRETARY (vote for 1) Hartwig, Raymond L. SD Rosin, Walter L. MO TREASURER (vote for 1) Gerber, John W. MO Sell, Norman D. MO BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLERGYMEN (vote for 2) Baumgarn, Jack R. MNS Fritz, John D. TX Harnapp, Harlan RM Kuntz, Arnold PSW Marshall, Ulmer SO White, Laurence TX COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Kaiser, Roy MC Dietrich, Clifford IN Tieman, Edsel CI LAYPERSONS (Vote for 4) Bell, Dean MNN Daman, Walter EN Garton, Jean MDS Hirsch, Robert SD Kober, Ted MT Kuchta, Thomas NI LaHaine, Gilbert E. MC Preus, Christian MNS Trapp, Edwin A. Jr. TX Welk, Robert EA BOARD FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES CLERGYMEN (Vote for 2) Briel, Steven C. MNS Johnston, Paul KS Maier, Paul L. MC Noack, Richard TX COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Ludwig, William MT Rohmaller, Duane PSW BOARD FOR MISSION SERVICES CLERGYMEN (Vote for 2) Fiene, John IN Greenthaner, Edward TX Greinke, Kenneth SD Johnson, James P. PSW Kayser, Lowell ND COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) D'Ambrosio, Robert MC Meissner, Laurence TX LAYPERSONS (Vote for 2) Almstedt, Kermit SE Brand, Apryl C. NW Jensen, Herman W. IW Moore, Emily NI COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) Dolak, George SELC McCants, Elder TX Noland, Martin NI Pless, John MNS Saleska, Timothy OH L IN Theiss, Steven MC Truog, Brian NI COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Bader, Joanne MO Schumacher, Ben MO LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Beerman, James MO Bierwagen, Max MO Decker, Elizabeth WY Dittmer, George E. MO Grefe, Vernon MO Krueger, Wayne E. CI BOARD OF REGENTS - FORT WAYNE CLERGYMEN (Vote for 2) Anderson, David L. MNN Balfour, Edward J. NE Davis, Warren SO Grunst, Mark MT Schildwachter, John MNS Welmer, Michael F. SO COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Herring, Louis B. IN Tietz, Stuart NEB LAYPERSONS (Vote for 1) Dissen, Walter SED Ralls, James MO Roetman, Orvil M. NOW Wilkening, Rolland M. MC BOARD OF REGENTS - IRVINE CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) Allsing, Richard PSW Frank, Arnold W. EN COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Hillmann, Paul CNH Stuewe, Isabel J. PSW LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Barnes, Ronald E. PSW Grimm, Bob CNH Krueger, Daniel RM Kruse, Eleanor CNH Olsen, Melvin CNH Schutte, Patricia Beach PSW BOARD OF REGENTS - MEQUON CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) Fricke, Gary H. RM Grime, Paul SW Herbolsheimer, James SW COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Schmidt, BOARD OF REGENTS - BRONXVILLE CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) Fitzpatrick, Robert L. EN Knapp, Timothy D. NE COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Endorf, Weldon W. AT Steege, Susan EA LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Bergman, William I. NE Bruening, Alice SE Israel, Herbert EA McDaniels, Janis SE Muller, Gary AT Praetzel, Gary EA BOARD OF REGENTS - CONCORDIA, MO CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) Brondos, Joel IN Theiss, Steven MC Truog, Brian NI COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Bader, Joanne MO Schumacher, Ben MO LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Beerman, James MO Bierwagen, Max MO Decker, Elizabeth WY Dittmer, George E. MO Grefe, Vernon MO Krueger, Wayne E. CI BOARD OF REGENTS - FORT WAYNE CLERGYMEN (Vote for 2) Anderson, David L. MNN Balfour, Edward J. NE Davis, Warren SO Grunst, Mark MT Schildwachter, John MNS Welmer, Michael F. SO COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Herring, Louis B. IN Tietz, Stuart NEB LAYPERSONS (Vote for 1) Dissen, Walter SED Ralls, James MO Roetman, Orvil M. NOW Wilkening, Rolland M. MC BOARD OF REGENTS - IRVINE CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) Allsing, Richard PSW Frank, Arnold W. EN COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Hillmann, Paul CNH Stuewe, Isabel J. PSW LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Barnes, Ronald E. PSW Grimm, Bob CNH Krueger, Daniel RM Kruse, Eleanor CNH Olsen, Melvin CNH Schutte, Patricia Beach PSW BOARD OF REGENTS - MEQUON CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) Fricke, Gary H. RM Grime, Paul SW Herbolsheimer, James SW COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Schmidt, Terry L. SW Wegner, Frank L. NW LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Feilbach, Donald A. EN Gehrt, Robert L. NW Jaeger, John G. SW Schmidt, Richard L. EN Streufert, Donna J. IN Theurich, Miles EN BOARD OF REGENTS - PORTLAND CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) Krieger, Tim NOW Scansen, Jerry NOW Scherer, Henry CNH Streufert, Phil NOW COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Gable, Gary NOW Gerken, Charles PSW LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Brondos, Charles NOW Crawford, Matt MT Hyde, Richard CNH Kratzke, Paul NOW Kroemer, Char NOW BOARD OF REGENTS - RIVER FOREST CLERGYMEN (usan RM Hartman, William NEB Kolterman, Mark NEB The balloting was declared closed by President Barry. COMMITTEE 7: STRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION The Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn, President of the Central Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 7, Structure, Planning and Administration, reintroduced the business of the committee. Resolution 7-02A, To Approve Bylaw Changes Involving Dispute Resolution Process, was moved by the committee with the following editorial change in line 39, p. 173: the words "and one advisor" were deleted. An amendment was made to remove lines 16-20 on page 174, beginning with the phrase, "but may follow...." and to delete from line 15, p. 175, the words "or Review Panel" and to remove the same words from line 35, p. 175. Question was called on both the amendment and the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was lost. The main motion was adopted as presented by the committee. A motion was made to reconsider. A motion was made to table. The motion to table was defeated. Question on the motion to reconsider was called and sustained. The motion to reconsider was lost. The committee placed Resolution 7-03A before the delegates. The resolution is entitled MNN BOARD OF REGENTS - SELMA CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) McCants, Jimmy SO Ruckman, Gary L. CI COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Behnken, Donna SO Griffin, Shirley AT LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Acors, Joseph EN Foster, Alvin MC Jackson, Mary MO Jordan, Stanley MO King, Jean MO Session, Ethel MC BOARD OF REGENTS - SEWARD CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) MacLachlan, Neal F. RM Schroeder, Wayne C. IE COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) Bassett, Leonard MO Hintz, Dennis L. KS LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Brashear, Kermit NEB Bussmann, Robert L. NEB Culbertson, Ken KS Dumke, Susan RM Hartman, William NEB Kolterman, Mark NEB The balloting was declared closed by President Barry. COMMITTEE 7: STRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION The Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn, President of the Central Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 7, Structure, Planning and Administration, reintroduced the business of the committee. Resolution 7-02A, To Approve Bylaw Changes Involving Dispute Resolution Process, was moved by the committee with the following editorial change in line 39, p. 173: the words "and one advisor" were deleted. An amendment was made to remove lines 16-20 on page 174, beginning with the phrase, "but may follow...." and to delete from line 15, p. 175, the words "or Review Panel" and to remove the same words from line 35, p. 175. Question was called on both the amendment and the main motionEE 7: STRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION The Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn, President of the Central Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 7, Structure, Planning and Administration, introduced Resolution 7-01, calling for a 150th Anniversary Celebration under the logo "Sent Forth by God's Blessing." The assembly voted to adopt the resolutiion by standing and singing the doxo, "To Appoint a Special Committee to Develop Guidelines for Dispute Resolution and Review Panels." A substitute motion was made, to wit: Change the title to read: To Develop Guidelines for Dispute Resolution and Review Panels. Change the first resolved to read: Resolved, That the Task Force on Dispute Resolution develop guidelines for Dispute Resolution Panels and Review Panels to ensure consistency and uniformity in the process of the hearing; and be it further. Change the second resolved to read: Resolved, That the Task Force complete its work by April 1, 1996 and report its recommendations to the synodical President and synodical Board of Directors for approval and implementation; and be it further. Delete the third resolved. Change the fourth resolved to read: Resolved, That until the Task Force completes its work, the "Guidelines for Implementation of Bylaws on Dispute Resolution" already developed by the Task Force be used as applicable by Dispute Resolution Panels and Review Panels. The delegates voted to consider the substitute motion. Question Mission Services staff, addressed the delegates, encouraging The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to "Grow in Outreach." COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, reported the result of balloting for secretary, treasurer, and the various boards and commissions of the Synod. Those elected are noted with an asterisk. Needed to elect SECRETARY (vote for 1) 562 Hartwig, Raymond L. SD 547 Rosin, Walter L. MO 575* TREASURER (vote for 1) 567 Gerber, John W. MO 519 Sell, Norman D. MO 613* BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLERGYMEN (vote for 2) logy. SPECIAL GREETINGS The Rev. Dr. Ed Lehman, President of the Lutheran Church-Canada, brought greetings and words of encouragement to the assembly. CLOSING DEVOTIONS The delegates were led in closing devotions by the Rev. Robert Selle, missionary to Venezuela. MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 7 July 19, 1995, (8:00 a.m.) OPENING DEVOTIONS The assembly was led in opening devotions by the Rev. Ellis Rottmann, Director of Evangelism and Stewardship, Missouri District. The homily was based on Mark 16:15. THEME VIDEO The Communications Department of the Synod led the delegates into the theme of today's work by means of a brief video, emphasizing our care for one another. CONVENTION ESSAY The Rev. Dr. Paul Heerboth, former missionary to Japan and member of Synod's Mission Services staff, addressed the delegates, encouraging The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to "Grow in Outreach." COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, reported the result of balloting for secretary, treasurer, and the various boards and commissions of the Synod. Those elected are noted with an asterisk. Needed to elect SECRETARY (vote for 1) 562 Hartwig, Raymond L. SD 547 Rosin, Walter L. MO 575* TREASURER (vote for 1) 567 Gerber, John W. MO 519 Sell, Norman D. MO 613* BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLERGYMEN (vote for 2) 556 Baumgarn, Jack R. MNS 539 Fritz, John D. TX 203 Harnapp, Harlan RM 195 Kuntz, Arnold PSW 494 Marshall, Ulmer SO 496 White, Laurence TX 295 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 542 Kaiser, Roy MC 283 Dietrich, Clifford IN 554* Tieman, Edsel CI 246 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 4) 539 Bell, Dean MNN 492 Daman, Walter EN 295 Garton, Jean MDS 502 Hirsch, Robert SD 438 Kober, Ted MT 483 Kuchta, Thomas NI 210 LaHaine, Gilbert E. MC 364 Preus, Christian MNS 622* Trapp, Edwin A. Jr. TX 497 Welk, Robert EA 410 BOARD FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES CLERGYMEN (Vote for 2) 553 Briel, Steven C. MNS 564* Johnston, Paul KS 461 Maier, Paul L. MC 682* Noack, Richard TX 504 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 549 Ludwig, William MT 581* Rohmaller, Duane PSW 516 BOARD FOR MISSION SERVICES CLERGYMEN (Vote for 2) 542 Fiene, John IN 231 Greenthaner, Edward TX 255 Greinke, Kenneth SD 756* Johnson, James P. PSW 565* Kayser, Lowell ND 360 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 551 D'Ambrosio, Robert MC 540 Meissner, Laurence TX 561* LAYPERSONS (Vote for 2) 531 Almstedt, Kermit SE 485 Brand, Apryl C. NW 290 Jensen, Herman W. IW 533* Moore, Emily NI 816* COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 517 Dolak, George SELC 477 McCants, Elder TX 63 Noland, Martin NI 148 Pless, John MNS 182 Saleska, Timothy OH 163 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 1) 557 Gehrke, Stevin H. OH 199 Krehmeyer, Robert MO 347 Moldenhauer, Raymond MNN 567* BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE LAYPERSONS (Vote for 1) 467 Brighton, Ruth EA 538* Buth, Lenore NOW 175 Dauer, Mark SO 179 Dorsey, Charles R. FG 41 BUSINESS PERSONS (Vote for 3) 454 Fleischli, Jack PSW 486* Huning, Allan MO 220 Kleinschmidt, Norman CI 554* Mohr, George SW 291 Parsons, Wm. A. Jr. MDS 434 Rodefeld, Robert RM 551* Wagner, Gordon RM 187 BOARD OF REGENTS - ANN ARBOR CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 510 Ahlersmeyer, Thomas R. OH 309 Christian, Douglas M. IN 544* Pies, Frank J. Jr. EN 165 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 482 Kuerschner, Edwin F. MC 491* Sheldon, David MC 472 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 488 Gibbs, Nona MC 475 Kayser, Walter W. MC 580* Kluck, Gerald MC 627* Krueger, Richard MC 498* Mueller, Karl W. MC 203 Selle, Karol EN 389 Strand, Forrest EN 150 BOARD OF REGENTS - AUSTIN CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 513 Blazek, Scott R. RM 447 Wagner, Steve TX 577* COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 450 Fowls, Robert TX 191 Kramer, Wayne C. TX 707* LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 491 Albers, Charlotte TX 323 Biar, Pearl TX 383 Bulls, Derrell W. TX 682* Burghard, Jim TX 485 Knippa, Melissa TX 319 Krueger, Puddin' TX 500* Sweet, Vera V. TX 251 BOARD OF REGENTS - BRONXVILLE CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 502 Fitzpatrick, Robert EN 395 Knapp, Timothy D. NE 607* COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 497 Endorf, Weldon W. AT 673* Steege, Susan EA 319 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 464 Bergman, William I. NE 178 Bruening, Alice SE 720* Israel, Herbert EA 635* McDaniels, Janis SE 365 Muller, Gary AT 326 Praetzel, Gary EA 703* BOARD OF REGENTS - CONCORDIA, MO CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 538 Brondos, Joel IN 437 Theiss, Steven MC 452 Truog, Brian NI 185 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 530 Bader, Joanne MO 350 Schumacher, Ben MO 709* LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 505 Beerman, James MO 413 Bierwagen, Max e, Gary H. RM 316 Grime, Paul SW 653* Herbolsheimer, James SW 91 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 526 Schmidt, Terry L. SW 377 Wegner, Frank L. NW 674* LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 503 Feilbach, Donald A. EN 414 Gehrt, Robert L. NW 634* Jaeger, John G. SW 762* Schmidt, Richard L. EN 400 Streufert, Donna J. IN 649* Theurich, Miles EN 154 BOARD OF REGENTS - PORTLAND CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 508 Krieger, Tim NOW 204 Scansen, Jerry NOW 232 Scherer, Henry MO 77 Roetman, Orvil M. NOW 368 Wilkening, Rolland MC 163 BOARD OF REGENTS - IRVINE CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 538 Allsing, Richard PSW 870* Frank, Arnold W. EN 204 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 539 Hillmann, Paul CNH 645* Stuewe, Isabel J. PSW 431 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 520 Barnes, Ronald E. PSW 353 Grimm, Bob CNH 218 Krueger, Daniel RM 767* Kruse, Eleanor CNH 629* Olsen, Melvin CNH 587* Schutte, Patricia PSW 564 BOARD OF REGENTS - MEQUON CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 531 Fricke, Gary H. RM 316 Grime, Paul SW 653* Herbolsheimer, James SW 91 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 526 Schmidt, Terry L. SW 377 Wegner, Frank L. NW 674* LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 503 Feilbach, Donald A. EN 414 Gehrt, Robert L. NW 634* Jaeger, John G. SW 762* Schmidt, Richard L. EN 400 Streufert, Donna J. IN 649* Theurich, Miles EN 154 BOARD OF REGENTS - PORTLAND CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 508 Krieger, Tim LAYPERSONS (Vote for 1) 516 Goldman, Jack MO 329 CNH 123 Streufert, Phil NOW 455 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 531 Gable, Gary NOW 624* Gerken, Charles PSW 436 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 517 Brondos, Charles NOW 746* Crawford, Matt MT 333 Hyde, Richard CNH 743* Kratzke, Paul NOW 438 Kroemer, Char NOW 836* BOARD OF REGENTS - RIVER FOREST CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 518 Steuernagel, David NI 539* Thoelke, H. Lothar IN 495 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 505 Krause, David MC 535* Milz, Norman W. Jr. CI 473 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 503 Hildebrandt, Dorothy NI 551* Klaas, Alan C. NW 571* Novack, Gene IN 486 Rath, Gerald NI 359 Strand, Connie NI 701* Wipperman, Al KS 344 BOARD OF REGENTS - ST. LOUIS CLERGYMEN (Vote for 2) 495 Krueger, Willard PSW 381 Malone, Robert MO 302 Schlecht, Richard MC 704* Westcott, Edward A. PSW 592* COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 510 Loesel, Allen MO 839* Pickelmann, Henry M. MC 179 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 1) 516 Goldman, Jack MO 329 Kercher, Conrad WY 701* BOARD OF REGENTS - ST. PAUL CLERGYMEN (Vote for 1) 509 Decker, Daniel J. WY 512* Jording, Howard ND 302 Pfotenhauer, Paul J. MNS 203 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 1) 482 Dirks, Dennis MNS 697* Wenz, Richard IE 266 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 499 Biesenthal, Marie MO 522* Czanderna, Alvin RM 442 Gangelhoff, Doris FG 167 326 Saleska 199 BOARD OF REGENTS - AUSTIN LAYPERSONS Albers 178 192 Biar 289 326 Burghard 478 627* Knippa 172 BOARD OF REGENTS - CONCORDIA MISSOURI CLERGYMEN Brondos 523 Theiss 621* BOARD OF REGENTS - FORT WAYNE CLERGYMEN Balfour 92 Davis 407 508 Grunst 565 648* Schildwachter 85 LAYPERSONS Dissen 593* Roetman 393 Wilkening 152 President Barry declared those persons as indicated elected. STANDING RULES A motion was made to modify the Standing Rules, to wit: WHEREAS, Portable telephones, computers, or other electronic * devices have been present in the voting delegate section; and WHEREAS, Communication by portable telephones, computers, or other electronic devices violates in Spirit the policy t 506 Bassett, Leonard MO 187 Hintz, Dennis L. KS 823* LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 503 Brashear, Kermit NEB 470 Bussmann, Robert L. NEB 263 Culbertson, Ken KS 221 Dumke, Susan RM 751* Hartman, William NEB 566* Kolterman, Mark NEB 745* A second, and in some instances a third, ballot was cast with the following result: COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS CLERGYMEN Dolak 624* Pless 326 Saleska 199 BOARD OF REGENTS - AUSTIN LAYPERSONS Albers 178 192 Biar 289 326 Burghard 478 627* Knippa 172 BOARD OF REGENTS - CONCORDIA MISSOURI CLERGYMEN Brondos 523 Theiss 621* BOARD OF REGENTS - FORT WAYNE CLERGYMEN Balfour 92 Davis 407 508 Grunst 565 648* Schildwachter 85 LAYPERSONS Dissen 593* Roetman 393 Wilkening es to synodical convention for a 1-3 year term. The question was called on the amendment and on the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The main motion as amended was adopted. Resolution 2-02 was brought back before the assembly, having been defeated in a previous session of convention business and later requested for reconsideration. An amendment was offered by the committee, to wit: lines 23- 29hat only voting delegates are allowed in the voting delegate section during voting; and WHEREAS, The use of such electronic devices is disruptive to proper delegate function; therefore be it Resolved, That all portable telephones, computers, or other electronic devices be banned from the delegate section. An amendment was made and adopted by common consent to modify the resolution to read *"electronic communication devices." The question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE 3: THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS The Rev. Dr. George Wollenburg, President of the Montana District and Chairman of Committee 3, Theology and Church Relations, led the delegates back into the business of the CTCR. Resolution 3-07A was moved by the committee. The resolution is entitled: "To Establish the Procedure by which Laymen Licensed to Perform Functions of the Pastoral Office Be Called and Ordained into the Ministerium of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod." The question was called and was sustained. The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE 2: CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES The Rev. Dr. Theodore Laesch, President of the Northern Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 2, Congregational Services, reintroduced Resolution 2-04A, "To Establish Composition of Board for and Conference of Congregational Services," which had been postponed from an earlier session. An amendment was made to add the words "singles ministry" to line 41, p. 133. The amendment was adopted. An amendment was offered for line 46, p. 132, to wit: Four laypeople, elected by random draw, from the lay delegates to synodical convention for a 1-3 year term. The question was called on the amendment and on the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The main motion as amended was adopted. Resolution 2-02 was brought back before the assembly, having been defeated in a previous session of convention business and later requested for reconsideration. An amendment was offered by the committee, to wit: lines 23- 29, p. 191. By consensus, reference to Hawaii was added to the amendment. An amendment was made to the amendment to delete the words, "such as...deaf ministries," lines 23-24. Question was called on the amendment to the amendment and on the amendment. A request was made to divide the previous question. The call for division of the house was not sustained. The question on the amendment to the amendment and on the amendment was sustained. The amendand sustained. The motion to close nominations was defeated. Following the receipt of additional names, a second motion was made to close the nomination for clergymen. The motion was adopted. Following the receipt of additional nominations in the categories other than clergy, a motion was made to close all nominations. The motion was adopted. The complete list of names includes the following: BOARD FOR CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES PARISH PASTORS (Vote for 3) Belton, Victor Brege, William Breitbarth, Steven E. Fehrmann, John Fiege, Calvin Gallup, Roger Gimbel, James Herbolsheimer, James Karsten, Dar Kinne, Timothy Koehneke, Richard Ott, Gene Perling, R. John Pless, John Pohl, Wayne Storrud, Donald Washington, Steven Weinrich, William Westergren, Kevin Zehnder, Jon Zimmerman, Thomas COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 3) DeMeyere, Roger Haas, Walter D. Held, David Herman, Debra Hoffman, Patricia A. Johnston, Julie Pichan, Daryl Rinas, Jody Waters, Jennie J. Weidler, Jean Wenz, Richard LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Driessnack, Anne Elliott, Robert Haynes, Brenda Hegg, Daniel R. Keyne, Arleen Lanning, Lori Little, Willie Jr. Lusthoff, Craig McCreery, Kay Otten, Ruth Pegoshident, Missouri District, led the assembly in devotions. MINUTES The minutes for sessions five and six were adopted as corrected. COMMITTEE 9: NOMINATIONS Dr. George Mohr, Chairman of Committee 9, called for additional nominations for the Board for Congregational Services to add to those already submitted. A motion was made to close nominations for the pastoral candidates for the Board for Congregational Services. The question was called and sustained. The motion to close nominations was defeated. Following the receipt of additional names, a second motion was made to close the nomination for clergymen. The motion was adopted. Following the receipt of additional nominations in the categories other than clergy, a motion was made to close all nominations. The motion was adopted. The complete list of names includes the following: BOARD FOR CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES PARISH PASTORS (Vote for 3) Belton, Victor Brege, William Breitbarth, Steven E. Fehrmann, John Fiege, Calvin Gallup, Roger Gimbel, James Herbolsheimer, James Karsten, Dar Kinne, Timothy Koehneke, Richard Ott, Gene Perling, R. John Pless, John Pohl, Wayne Storrud, Donald Washington, Steven Weinrich, William Westergren, Kevin Zehnder, Jon Zimmerman, Thomas COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 3) DeMetion as amended was adopted. Resolution 5-06A,"To Revise Bylaws Pertaining to Admission to Pastoral Ministry by Colloquy", was editorially modified and moved by the committee. Consideration of the motion was postponed as a result of the chair calling for the orders of the day. COMMITTEE 6: HUMAN CARE The Rev. William Diekelman, President of the Oklahoma District and Chairman of Committee 6, Human Care, led the assembly into the business of the committee. Kathryn Wolford, Executive Director of Lutheran World Relief, addressed the delegates depicting the work of LWR. Mr. Dan Leeman, Executive Director of the Worker Benefit Plans, presented an informative address to the convention. Resolution 6-04A, "To Commend B, Donald J. Roos, Marlin Roth, Donald Seabaugh, Darrell Wegele, Paul Wilkening, Harvey MEMBERS AT LARGE (vote for 2) Amendt, Mark Bloomquist, Barry Bowes, Brian Cook, Kevin Davis, Dorothy Doris, Ed Just, Arthur Little, Tiffany Masaki, Naomichi McGhen, Shawn Pickelmann, Henry Schwan, Tim Shaw, Jonathan Souza, Jaime Steinberg, Charles COMMITTEE 5: HIGHER EDUCATION The Rev. Dr. Roger Pittelko, President of the English District and Chairman of Committee 5, Higher Education, introduced Rev. John Meyer, Chairman of the Board for Higher Education. Rev. Meyer, in turn, introduced a video which depicted the activity of the Synod's system of higher education. Resolution 5-05, "To Request Report From the Board for Higher Education," was moved by the committee. An amendment was made to delete the second resolve, lines 5-7, p. 80. An amendment to the amendment was offered and ruled to be a substitute motion. The assembly determined not to consider the substitute motion. Motion was made to close debate on the amendment. The motion to close debate was adopted. The amendment was defeated. An amendment was offered to change the words "better reflect" in line 6 to "in light of." Question was called and sustained. The amendment was adopted. The main motion as amended was adopted. Resolution 5-06A,"To Revise Bylaws Pertaining to Admission to Pastoral Ministry by Colloquy", was editorially modified and moved by the committee. Consideration of the motion was postponed as a result of the chair calling for the orders of the day. COMMITTEE 6: HUMAN CARE The Rev. William Diekelman, President of the Oklahoma District and Chairman of Committee 6, Human Care, led the assembly into the business of the committee. Kathryn Wolford, Executive Director of Lutheran World Relief, addressed the delegates depicting the work of LWR. Mr. Dan Leeman, Executive Director of the Worker Benefit Plans, presented an informative address to the convention. Resolution 6-04A, "To Commend Board of Managers of Worker Benefit Plans," was moved by the committee. An amendment was made to modify the title to read, "To Commend, Instruct and Encourage the Board of Managers of the Worker Benefit Plans." The change was adopted by common consent. An amendment was made for line 39, p. 196, to delete the word "control" and to replace the deletion with the word "reduce." The question was called on both the amendment and the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The main motion was adopted as amended. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, led the delegates in the casting of votes for the unfilled positions on the Board of Regents, Portland, and the Board of Directors of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Phil Struefert (clergyman) was declared elected to the Board of Regents, Portland. COMMITTEE 7: STRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION The Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn, President of the Central Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 7, Structure, Planning and Administration, led the delegates back into the business of his committee. Resolution 7-23,"To Withdraw Certain Bylaws Adopted in 1992 and Affirm Synodwide Corporate Bodies," was moved by the committee. A motion to refer to committee was made. Question was called and sustained. The motion to refer was defeated. An amendment was made to strike several of the resolves and add new wording. The chair ruled the amendment a substitute motion. The delegates determined not to consider the substitute motion. The question was called and was sustained. The main motion was adopted. CLOSING DEVOTIONS The delegates were led in closing devotions by the Rev. David Talsma, missionary to Nigeria. MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 9 July 20, 1995, (7:57 a.m.) OPENING DEVOTIONS The assembly was led in opening devotions by the Rev. Dr. David Schmiel, President of Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Preaching on I Timothy 4:6, Dr. Schmiel called on the Synod to remain faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. 150TH ANNIVERSARY BIBLE STUDY Once again the Rev. Dr. Karl Barth, Director of the 150th Anniversary Celebration, led the assembly in a study of the Holy Scriptures. COMMITTEE 9: NOMINATIONS Dr. George Mohr, Chairman of Committee 9, Nominations, informed the convention regarding those nominated for the Board for Congregational Services. The names and categories are printed below: PARISH PASTORS (Vote for 3) Belton, Victor Brege, William Breitbarth, Steven E. Lusthoff, Craig McCreery, Kay Otten, Ruth Pegosh, Donald J. Roos, Marlin Roth, Donald Seabaugh, Darrell Wegele, Paul Wilkening, Harvey MEMBERS AT LARGE (vote f Rinas, Jody Waters, Jennie J. Weidler, Jean Wenz, Richard LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) Driessnack, Anne Elliott, Robert Haynes, Brenda Hegg, Daniel R. Keyne, Arleen Lanning, Lori Little, Willie Jr. Lusthoff, Craig McCreery, Kay Otten, Ruth Pegosh, Donald J. Roos, Marlin Roth, Donald Seabaugh, Darrell Wegele, Paul Wilkening, Harvey MEMBERS AT LARGE (vote for 2) Amendt, Mark Bloomquist, Barry Bowes, Brian Cook, Kevin Davis, Dorothy Doris, Ed Just, Arthur Little, Tiffany Masaki, Naomichi McGhen, Shawn Pickelmann, Henry Schwan, Tim Shaw, Jonathan Souza, Jaime Steinberg, Charles COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, updated the convention on the final count of registrations: Voting Pastors 591 Voting Laypersons 583 Total Voting Delegates: 1174 Advisory Pastors 56 Advisory Teachers 115 Other Advisory 206 Total Advisory Delegates: 377 Youth Representatives 20 Others 41 Guests 441 Total in attendance: 2053 Committee 8 then reported the results of yesterday's balloting for positions on Synod's Board of Directors. Those declared elected include the following: LAYPERSON Jean Garton 530* Dean Bell 526* The committee subsequently asked the delegates to vote for the unfilled positions of lay and clergy representation on the Board of Directors. The nominees, the votes cast and acknowledgment of those declared elected are listed below: LAYPERSON Walter Daman 125 Robert Hirsch 305 437 517 Ted Kober 238 241 Gilbert LaHaine 131 Edwin Trapp 336 461 625* CLERGYMEN John Fritz 171 314 Arnold Kuntz 483 736* Ulmer Marshall 508 692* Laurence White 340 468 COMMITTEE 2: CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES The Rev. Dr. Theodore Laesch, President of the Northern Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 2, Congregational Services, reintroduced the business of his committee. Resolution 2-16, calling for the giving of thanks for the 1995 River of Light Youth Gathering, was moved by the committee. Question was called and was sustained. The motion was adopted. The youth representatives to the convention were introduced. Two youth addressed the assembly. Resolution 2.91 will be routed through committee for consideration at the next convention. Resolution 2-11B, To Address National/District Youth Gatherings, was placed before the body. An amendment was proposed for line 30, p. 155, that after the word "officiants" the following words be added: "other than those whose names are on the official rosters of the Synod," and for line 34, the word "approve" be struck and the words "review and give advice regarding" be substituted. Question was called. A call for dividing the previous question was called and sustained. The calling of the question on the amendment was sustained. The amendment was lost. The question calling for close of debate on the main motion was sustained. The main motion was adopted. Later in the morning, a motion to reconsider 2-11B was made. Question was called on the debate for reconsideration and was sustained. The motion to reconsider was lost. Resolution 2-06, "To Address Concerns Relating to Congregational Worship," was moved by the committee. By common consent line 26, p. 41, was modified to change the phrase "heart of Lutheran faith" to "heart of the Lutheran faith tradition." The question was called and was sustained. The motion as amended by common consent was adopted. Resolution 2-07, "To Provide Synodically Developed Worship Resources," was moved by the committee. The question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE 3: THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS The Rev. Dr. George Wollenburg, President of the Montana District and Chairman of Committee 3, Theology and Church Relations, reintroduced the assembly to the work of the CTCR. Resolution 3-08, calling for the convention to reaffirm our Synod's practice of close[d] communion, was placed before the delegates for their consideration. An amendment was offered, to wit: Resolved, That the Synod affirm the "pure, correct, and final restatement" of the Augsburg Confession, stated in the Epitome of the Formula of Concord, (FC, Epitome, VII, Tappert, p. 484) that, "We believe, teach, and confess that there is only one kind of unworthy guest, namely, those who do not believe. Of such it is written, `He who does not believe is condemned already' (John 3:18). The unworthy use of the holy sacrament increases, magnifies, and aggravates this condemnation (1 Cor. 11:27, 29). We believe, teach, and confess that no genuine believer, no matter how weak he may be, as long as he retains a living faith, will receive the Holy Supper to his condemnation, for Christ instituted this Supper particularly for Christians who are weak in faith but repentant, to comfort them and to strengthen their weak faith." Question was called on the amendment and on the main motion. A call for a division of the question was made and sustained. The delegates voted to close debate on the amendment. The amendment was lost. The delegates voted to close debate on the main motion. The main motion without amendment was adopted. Resolution 3-06A, To Continue to Study [the document] "The Service of Women In Congregational and Synodical Offices in Light of `Dissenting Report' and Other Ongoing Studies by the CTCR on the Role of Women in the Church," was moved by the committee. An amendment was offered to modify the penultimate resolve, to wit: That the CTCR give this topic of the service of women in congregational and synodical offices one of the highest priorities priority. The amendment was adopted by common consent. An amendment was offered to delete the final resolve. Question to close debate was called on the amendment and sustained. The amendment was lost. An amendment was offered to modify the wording of the second resolve, to wit: to strike "urge that" and insert "command," and to strike in line 4, p. 143, "together with the `Dissenting Opinion.'" Question was called on the amendment and on the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was lost. The main motion as amended was adopted. COMMITTEE 5: HIGHER EDUCATION The Rev. Dr. Roger Pittelko, President of the English District and Chairman of Committee 5, Higher Education, reintroduced the business of Committee 5. Resolution 5-06A, which had been read in an earlier session, was brought back before the delegates. The committee inserted paragraph "b", line 32- 36, which it had previously deleted. Also, in line 46, "b" was relettered "c." An amendment was offered to add the following words to line 40, p. 166, to wit: "unless the applicant requests such notice be delayed until after his interview," and again to line 41, p. 166: "If the applicant was interviewed first, notice shall then be published and upon publication 30 days given for valid objections to be received." This amendment was adopted by common consent. An amendment was offered to add the following words to line 23, p. 165: "Ministers of other Lutheran church bodies who have graduated from a Lutheran seminary and served at least one year." The amendment was lost. An amendment was offered regarding line 55, p. 165. Discussion ensued, but no substantive action was taken. The main motion as amended was adopted. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Several individuals were recognized with awards for outstanding service. The names of the recipients and the specific awards presented will be listed in the Official Proceedings. CLOSING DEVOTIONS Dr. Schmiel led the delegates in a closing meditation. MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 10 July 20, 1995, (2:01 p.m.) OPENING DEVOTIONS The assembly was led in opening devotions by the Rev. Dr. James Kalthoff, President, Missouri District. The delegates remembered before our heavenly Father those who died in Christ during the past triennium. MINUTES The minutes for sessions seven and eight were declared approved. COMMITTEE 4: PROGRAM AND FINANCE The Rev. Raymond Hartwig, President of the South Dakota District and Chairman of Committee 4, Program and Finance, reintroduced the business of his committee. A resolution, 4-03, read in a prior session, was again placed before the delegates. The committee deleted the word "new" from line 8, p. 168. An amendment was proposed which was ruled to be a substitute motion. The assembly voted not to consider the substitute motion. An amendment was made for line 16, p. 68, to wit: after the word "audits" insert the words "to their respective congregations and." The amendment was lost. The question was called and sustained. The main motion as edited by the committee was adopted. Resolution 4-04A, "To Communicate Indebtedness," was moved by the committee. The committee edited their own resolution with the addition of the words "accounting department of the" before the word "Synod" in line 12, p. 235. The question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted as edited by committee. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, reported the result of the first ballot for members of the Board for Congregational Services: PARISH PASTORS (Vote for 3) Needed to elect 556 Belton, Victor 408 Brege, William 216 Breitbarth, Steven E. 50 Fiege, Calvin 62 Fehrmann, John 89 Gallup, Roger 43 Gimbel, James 181 Herbolsheimer, James 45 Karsten, Dar 416 Kinne, Timothy 67 Koehneke, Richard 334 Ott, Gene 27 Perling, R. John 81 Pless, John 404 Pohl, Wayne 279 Storrud, Donald 38 Washington, Steven 49 Weinrich, William 165 Westergren, Kevin 39 Zimmerman, Thomas 211 Zehnder, Jon 126 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (Vote for 3) 542 DeMeyere, Roger 253 Haas, Walter D. 154 Held, David 399 Herman, Debra 511 Hoffman, Patricia A. 460 Johnston, Julie 141 Pichan, Daryl 137 Rinas, Jody 138 Waters, Jennie J. 291 Weidler, Jean 408 Wenz, Richard 357 LAYPERSONS (Vote for 3) 543 Driessnack, Anne 114 Elliott, Robert 130 Haynes, Brenda 95 Hegg, Daniel R. 311 Keyne, Arleen 366 Lanning, Lori 119 Little, Willie Jr. 83 Lusthoff, Craig 52 McCreery, Kay 405 Otten, Ruth 327 Pegosh, Donald J. 498 Roos, Marlin 245 Roth, Donald 72 Seabaugh, Darrell 50 Wegele, Paul 232 Wilkening, Harvey 153 MEMBERS AT LARGE (Vote for 2) 509 Amendt, Mark 58 Bloomquist, Barry 63 Bowes, Brian 45 Cook, Kevin 95 Davis, Dorothy 195 Doris, Ed 62 Just, Arthur 181 Little, Tiffany 98 Masaki, Naomichi 505 McGhen, Shawn 58 Pickelmann, Henry 42 Schwan, Tim 210 Shaw, Jonathan 344 Souza, Jaime 37 Steinberg, Charles 41 The committee then led the delegates into a second ballot. The nominees are listed below together with the votes received and a notation of those elected: Needed to elect CLERGYMEN (Vote for 3) 537 Belton 551 * 6-year term Brege 307 Gimbel 188 Karsten 587 * 6-year term Koehneke 430 Pless 547 * 3-year term Pohl 311 Zimmerman 295 COMMISSIONED MINISTERS (vote for 3) 543 DeMeyere 277 Held 491 Herman 610 * 6-year term Hoffman 599 * 6-year term Waters 318 Weidler 526 Wenz 435 LAYPEOPLE (Vote for 3) 538 Hegg 422 Keyne 493 McCreery 560 * 6-year term Otten 393 Pegosh 742 * 6-year term Roos 305 Wegele 307 AT-LARGE (Vote for 2) 549 Davis 311 Just 271 Masaki 788 * 3-year term Schwan 304 Shaw 520 The committee then presented a suback to the floor from a previous session Resolution 6-02. An amendment was offered to add to line 2, p. 90, the words "or the request of the family." The amendment was adopted by common consent. The motion as amended was adopted by voice vote. [Note: Under previous consideration, a new "whereas" had been added to the resolution. The new whereas was listed as the fifth whereas.] Resolution 6-01B (regarding the value of human life), which replaced 6-01A, which was referred back to the committee, was moved by the committee. A request was made to insert the word "human" in line 27, p. 195 and adopted by common consent. An amendment was made to add words, to wit: beginning at the end of line 23, following "...of life" add ", deploring abortion, euthanasia, and the newest threat, physician assisted suicide; therefore be it." Question was called on the amendment and on the main motion. A call for a division of the previous question was called. The vote to divide was lost. The question to end debate both on the amendment and on the main motion was sustained. Thtates and the world; and WHEREAS, According to demographics many rural communities have decreased in population significantly and are suffering financially; and WHEREAS, Many rural congregations have suffered financially because of man- made and natural disasters; and WHEREAS, There is no established fund or organization specifically designed to help rural congregations suffering financially and many people have the desire to help, but do not know how they can; therefore be it Resolved, That a special ad hoc committee be established to organize a "Rural Ministry Fund" to raise and seek funds to provide grants to encourage and to support rural congregations because of a man-made or natural disaster. And that the proposed "Rural Ministry Fund" and all its structure be brought to the next convention for approval. A motion was made to refer the motion from the floor to the Rural Task Force, via Omnibus Resolution A, was made and was adopted. The committee brought back to the floor from a previous session Resolution 6-02. An amendment was offered to add to line 2, p. 90, the words "or the request of the family." The amendment was adopted by common consent. The motion as amended was adopted by voice vote. [Note: Under previous consideration, a new "whereas" had been added to the resolution. The new whereas was listed as the fifth whereas.] Resolution 6-01B (regarding the value of human life), which replaced 6-01A, which was referred back to the committee, was moved by the committee. A request was made to insert the word "human" in line 27, p. 195 and adopted by common consent. An amendment was made to add words, to wit: beginning at the end of line 23, following "...of life" add ", deploring abortion, euthanasia, and the newest threat, physician assisted suicide; therefore be it." Question was called on the amendment aines 39-54. The question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. The committee then moved lines 1-14, p. 242. An amendment was offered for lines 6-7, to wit: substitute the words "and also, e amendment was lost. The main motion was adopted as amended by common consent. Resolution 6-05 was moved by the committee. Question was called immediately and was sustained. The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE 7: STRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION The Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn, President of the Central Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 7, Structure, Planning and Administration, brought the business of his committee back before the delegates. Resolution 7-09A, "To Approve Miscellaneous Changes in Handbook Documents," was moved by the committee. This resolution contained amendments to the constitution and necessitated consideration one paragraph at a time. The motion to adopt paragraph "A" was adopted. Paragraph "B" was moved and adopted. Paragraph "C" was moved and adopted. Paragraph "D" was moved and adopted. Paragraph "E" through to the end of the resolution was moved by the committee. The wording was edited by common consent. A motion was made to amend by addition to line 44, p.240, present Bylaw 8.01, to wit: Add last sentence to 8.01: "No person or entity shall receive or be obligated to pay a monetary award as a result of the Synod's conflict resolution procedure." Question was called for both the amendment and the main mn and woman, was moved by the committee. An amendment was offered to commended this matter to the next convention with specific time recommendations set forth. The question was called on the amendment and on the main motion. A call for a division of the question was made and sustained. The call for closure of debate on the amendment was sustained. The amendment was lost. The call for closure of debate on the main motion was not sustained. An amendment was made to delete lines 23, p. 56, through line 1, p. 57. Question was called on the amendment and on the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was lost. The main motion was adopted. STANDING RULES A motion was made to add Standing Rule 15, to wit: WHEREAS, The delegates were sent to the 59th Regular Convention of The with the help of God, living a Christian life." Question was called on the amendment and the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was lost. The main motion was adopted. A motion for reconsideration of 7-20A was made. Question was called on the motion to reconsider and was sustained. The motion to reconsider 7-20A was lost. COMMITTEE 3: THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS The Rev. Dr. George Wollenburg, President of the Montana District and Chairman of Committee 3, Theology and Church Relations, reintroduced the business of his committee. Resolution 3-09, "To Address the Church Growth Movement," was placed before the delegates. An amendment was made to add wording to line 1, page 56, to wit: "represented by a cross-section of informed persons which would also include church growth practitioners." The question was called on both the amendment and the main motion. A call was made to divide the question of closing debate. The delegates voted to divide the question. The assembly voted to close debate on the amendment. The amendment was lost. The motion to close debate on the main motion failed. Following full debate allotted by time, the main motion was adopted. Resolution 3-10, calling for a comprehensive study of the relationship of man and woman, was moved by the committee. An amendment was offered to commended this matter to the next convention with specific time recommendations set forth. The question was called on the amendment and on the main motion. A call for a division of the question was made and sustained. The call for closure of debate on the amendment was sustained. The amendment was lost. The call for closure of debate on the main motion was not sustained. An amendment was made to delete lines 23, p. 56, through line 1, p. 57. Question was called on the amendment and on the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was lost. The main motion was adopted. STANDING RULES A motion was made to add Standing Rule 15, to wit: WHEREAS, The delegates were sent to the 59th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to discuss and vote on the resolutions presented to the convention; and WHEREAS, On several occasions the question has been called prior to the opportunity for any discussion; therefore be it Resolved, That the convention add special standing Rule #15 as follows: The previous question may not be called unless there has been an opportunity for at least one delegate to speak for and one delegate to speak against the resolution. By common consent it was agreed that the proposed standing rule would be number 17. The question was called and was sustained. The motion to add a new standing rule was lost. A POINT OF PRIVILEGE A pastoral delegate asked that his "no" vote be recorded on Resolution 3- 10. A lay delegate made a similar request. The chair invited any who wish to have dissenting votes recorded to approach the secretary in writing. COMMITTEE 5: HIGHER EDUCATION The Rev. Dr. Roger Pittelko, President of the English District and Chairman of Committee 5, Higher Education, reintroduced the business of his committee. Resolution 5-07A, regarding the seminary at Fort Wayne and calling for the President of the Synod to visit the campus, was moved. The motion was adopted. Resolution 5-09A, "To Prepare and Promote Continuing Education Program for Pastors," was moved by the committee. Question was called and sustained. The main motion was adopted. Resolution 5-10A, "To Further Professional Church Worker Continuing Education," was moved by the committee. The motion was adopted. MOTION, That we keep the Barrys in our prayers as we return to our homes and congregations. The resolution was unanimously adopted. SPECIAL RECOGNITION The delegates expressed appreciation for the many years of faithful service from the Rev. Dr. August Mennicke, the Rev. Dr. Robert Sauer and the Rev. Dr. Walter A. Maier, II. Each of the three outgoing Vice-Presidents addressed the delegates with words of prayer for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 11 July 21, 1995, (7:59 a.m.) OPENING DEVOTIONS The assembly was led in opening devotions by the Rev. Dr. John F. Johnson, President of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. Proclaiming Hebrews 12:14, Dr. Johnson encouraged the people of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to live in peace with one another. THEME VIDEO Once again the Communications Department of Synod engaged the delegates in the theme of the day by means of a brief video. BIBLE STUDY The Rev. Chuck Smith led the assembly in a 150th Anniversary Bible Study. He informed the delegates regarding the many opportunities with which God is challenging The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. POINT OF PRIVILEGE A delegate asked the assembly to consider a special resolution, to wit: WHEREAS, A wife of noble character is "worth more than rubies," and WHEREAS, Our Synod has been blessed with a President's wife who has given her support of the President, even in the midst of her trials; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate for us to express our appreciation; therefore be it Resolved, That the 59th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod thank Mrs. Barry for her faithfulness; and be it further Resolved, That we send two dozen long-stem roses to Mrs. Barry with a message of our love; and be it finally Resolved, That we keep the Barrys in our prayers as we return to our homes and congregations. The resolution was unanimously adopted. SPECIAL RECOGNITION The delegates expressed appreciation for the many years of faithful service from the Rev. Dr. August Mennicke, the Rev. Dr. Robert Sauer and the Rev. Dr. Walter A. Maier, II. Each of the three outgoing Vice-Presidents addressed the delegates with words of prayer for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, reported the final day's delegate registration: Voting pastors 591 Voting laypersons 583 Total voting delegates 1174 Advisory pastors 56 Advisory teachers 115 Advisory other 206 Youth 20 Others 41 Guests 449 Total attendance 2061 The final offices to be filled by election were placed before the delegates for voting. The results of the voting were as follows: COMMISSIONED MINISTERS Held 513 * 3-year term Weidler 509 LAYPERSONS Hegg 304 Keyne 404 628 * 3-year term Otten 325 404 The President declared those indicated as elected. Upon motion, all ballots, both paper and electronic, were destroyed. POINT OF PRIVILEGE WHEREAS, Many pastors are graduating from our seminaries with debt related to their schooling cost that are extremely burdensome and difficult to repay on a pastor's salary; and WHEREAS, This 59th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has resolved in Resolution 5-02A to set a goal for the in- gathering of money to fund a full-time ministry student aid endowment sufficient to cover their cost of all seminary tuition; and WHEREAS, The Board of Managers-Worker Benefit Plans in its report to the convention floor indicated an approximate "Experienced Rebate" value of about $6 million of Concordiainutes and to take the time from the lunch hour was made and lost. Resolution 3-20, "To Commend CTCR Report Spiritual Gifts for Study and Guidance," was moved. Question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. write each congregation receiving such a rebate, a letter explaining the need for funding the above-referenced endowment and encourage these congregations to invest all of or a major portion of their rebate in said endowment. Question was called and was sustained. The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE 3: THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS The Rev. Dr. George Wollenburg, President of the Montana District and Chairman of Committee 3, Theology and Church Relations, reintroduced the business of his committee. Resolution 3-13A, "To Use the Name Lutheran," was moved. The question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. Resolution 3-14A, "To Encourage Faithfulness to Our Synod's Doctrine and Practice on Unionism," was moved. The question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. A call to reconsider 3-13A was made. Question was called on ending debate on reconsideration. The delegates voted not to reconsider. Resolution 3-11, "To Continue COO/CTCR `Operating Agreement' for the 1995-1998 Triennium," was moved. The motion was adopted. Resolution 3-12, "To Regularize Communion Practice at Synodical Colleges and Seminaries," was moved. An amendment was offered to substitute the word "confessional" for the word "orthodox" in the last resolve. Question was called on the amendment and on the resolution. A call was made to divide the question. The delegates voted not to divide the question. The call to end debate was supported. The amendment was lost. The main motion was adopted. Resolution 3-15, "To Encourage Support of OGI," was moved. The question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. A request to reconsider Resolution 3-12 was made. The question was called and sustained. The motion to reconsider lost. A motion was made to extend the work of Committee 3 by 30 minutes and to take the time from the lunch hour was made and lost. Resolution 3-20, "To Commend CTCR Report Spiritual Gifts for Study and Guidance," was moved. Question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. SPECIAL MOTION TO ADJOURN The motion to adjourn failed. SPECIAL RESOLUTION A resolution was adopted to thank God for those who responded to the Oklahoma City bombing, to wit: WHEREAS, There are many tragedies in the present world because of sin; and WHEREAS, The bombing in Oklahoma City was a manifestation of sinful man's sin against man; and WHEREAS, It affected many of our brothers and sisters in Christ directly and indirectly, locally and nationally; and WHEREAS, God was faithful to His promise to give the gifts to share with those in need; and WHEREAS, He used Lutheran Social Services, Inter-Lutheran Disaster Response, LCMS World Relief, the LLL, AAL, Lutheran Brotherhood, many congregations, and individuals in a mighty, positive witness; therefore be it Resolved, That this assembly give thanks to God in prayer for the quick effective responses of Bernice Karstensen, Director of ILDR and Elaine Richter, Director of LCMS World Relief, and to other individuals directly involved in the relief effort; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of Synod write a letter of thanks and commendation to Lutheran Social Services, ILDL, LCMS World Relief, LLL, AAL, and Lutheran Brotherhood; and be it finally Resolved, That the letter of Paul Hartman in the July 1995 Reporter, page 11, be entered into the Proceedings of this convention as a witness of God sending us forth by His blessing to be a blessing. COMMITTEE 6: HUMAN CARE The Rev. William Diekelman, President of the Oklahoma District and Chairman of Committee 6, Human Care, reintroduced the business of his committee. Resolution 6-06A, "To Encourage Fair and Adequate Compensation for Workers in the Church," was moved and adopted. Resolution 6-07A, "To Strengthen Synod's Ministry Among Mentally Ill," was moved. Question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. Resolution 6-10, "To Emphasize the Importance of Prison Ministry," was moved. Question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. Resolution 6-08, "To Encourage Congregations to Minister to Persons with Alzheimer's and Their Caregivers," was moved and adopted. Resolution 6-09, "To Expand Housing Ministry," was moved and adopted. Resolution 6-12, "To Support Efforts To Deal with Child Abuse," was moved. A motion was made to include 6-13, which addressed addiction, and 6-14, which addressed domestic abuse, into the vote on 6-12, with each resolution retaining its own whereases and resolves. Question was called and sustained. The motions were adopted. Resolution 6-11, which calls for the updating of bylaw language, was moved and adopted. Committee 6 was thanked for their work on behalf of the Synod in convention. COMMITTEE 2: CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES The Rev. Dr. Theodore Laesch, President of the Northern Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 2, Congregational Services, reintroduced the business of his committee. Resolution 2-13, "To Commend Support for Concordia Historical Institute," was moved. By common consent the motion was edited to read "circuit congregations" rather than "circuits" in line 36, and to substitute the words "encourage endowment gifts" for the words "grant endowments" in line 39. The motion as edited was adopted. Resolution 2-14, regarding the transfer of records, was moved and adopted. Resolution 2-09A, "To Reaffirm Lutheran Catechetical Instruction," was moved. By common consent it was agreed to add the words "an approved" before the word "hymnal" (line 19, p. 135). The Chair subsequently called for a vote on whether or not to include the word "approved." The delegates determined not to include the word "approved." An amendment was made to substitute words in line 19. Question was called on the amendment and on the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was defeated. The main motion was adopted without amendment. Resolution 2-10A was moved. An amendment was offered to change the resolve to read (lines 43 and 47, p. 135) "Resolved, that Synod, its districts and congregations be reminded," thus deleting the word(s) "individuals." Question was called on the amendment and was sustained. The amendment was adopted. The main motion was adopted as amended. CLOSING DEVOTIONS The delegates were led in closing devotions by the convention chaplain. NOTE: The minutes for Session 12 still need to be approved by the Board of Directors at their September 1995 meeting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MINUTES OF THE 59TH CONVENTION THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI SESSION 12 July 21, 1995, (1:01 p.m.) OPENING DEVOTIONS The assembly was led in opening devotions by the Rev. Ray Mirly, chaplain to the convention. MINUTES The minutes for sessions nine and ten were adopted as corrected. MOTION FROM THE FLOOR A motion was made to consider Resolution 7-18A out of order. The convention determined not to adopt the motion to consider the matter out of order. Resolution 7-15A, "To Make the Secretary of the Synod a Non-voting Member of the Commission on Constitutional Matters," was moved. The question was called and sustained. The motion was adopted. Resolution 7-16A, "To Publish Opinions Rendered by the CCM," was moved. A change was made on p. 241, line 4, where the spelling was "opinion" was corrected. The motion as corrected was adopted. Resolution 7-11, "To Change Bylaw 5.11 re Nomination and Elections of Circuit Counselors," was moved. The committee asked that a correction be made on line 18: to insert "cast" between the words "vote" and "on." The motion was adopted. Resolution 7-17A, "To Establish Requirement re Synodical Vice-Presidents," was moved. Question was called and was sustained. The motion was defeated. Resolution 7-12A, "To Change Bylaw 5.13 re Responsibilities of Circuit Counselors in Relation to Member Congregations," was moved. Question was called and was sustained. The motion was declined. Resolution 7-19A, "To Encourage Study Groups," was moved. Question was called and was sustained. The motion was adopted. Resolution 7-18A, "To Form a Special Committee," was moved. The Chair called for the orders of the day. A motion was made to extend the time of Committee 7. The motion was defeated. COMMITTEE 5: HIGHER EDUCATION The Rev. Dr. Roger Pittelko, President of the English District and Chairman of Committee 5, Higher Education, brought the business of his committee back before the assembly. Resolution 5-11A, "To Amend Bylaw 2.09," was moved. A motion was made to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was defeated. Resolution 5-11A was adopted. Resolution 5-12, an omnibus resolution to decline certain overtures, was moved. The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE 4: PROGRAM AND FINANCE The Rev. Raymond Hartwig, President of the South Dakota District and Chairman of Committee 4, Program and Finance, reintroduced the business of his committee. Resolution 4-07A, regarding stewardship, was moved. The committee offered several editorial modifications which were accepted by common consent. The motion was adopted. Resolution 4-06, "To Clarify the Position of the Vice-President/Treasurer," was moved by the committee. An amendment was offered to place this assignment into the hands of the Council of Presidents rather than the Blue Ribbon Committee. Question was called on the amendment and on the main motion and was sustained. The amendment was lost. The main motion without amendment was adopted. Resolution 4-01B, "To Facilitate a Clear and Simple System for Synodical Funding," was moved. The motion was adopted. Resolution 4-08, which called for the declination of an overture, was moved and adopted. Committee 4 was thanked for their efforts on behalf of the Synod in convention. COMMITTEE 7: STRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION The Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn, President of the Central Illinois District and Chairman of Committee 7, Structure, Planning and Administration, brought back before the delegates those resolutions not yet voted upon. Resolution 7-18A was brought back to the floor from a previous time in this session when time had run out. A motion was offered to substitute 7-18 in place of 7-18A. The assembly voted not to consider the substitute motion. A motion was made to place 7-18A within Omnibus Resolution B. Question was called on the motion to refer and on the main motion and was sustained. The motion to refer was defeated. The main motion was adopted. MOTION FROM THE FLOOR A motion was made to encourage congregations "to apply themselves to the study of Christology." The motion was adopted. COMMITTEE 8: REGISTRATION, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTIONS The Rev. Roger Krause, President of the Rocky Mountain District and Chairman of Committee 8, Registration, Credentials and Elections, gave the final registration tally, to wit: Voting pastors 591 Voting laypersons 583 Total voting delegates 1174 Advisory pastors 56 Advisory teachers 115 Advisory other 206 Youth 20 Others 41 Guests 474 Total in attendance 2086 The committee was dismissed with thanks. CLOSING OF THE CONVENTION The Department of Communications presented the delegates with video snapshots of the convention days. The 59th Regular Convention was closed with devotions and prayer led by the Rev. President, Dr. A.L. Barry.