To Encourage Recruitment of Commissioned Workers

WHEREAS, Jesus tells us, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray earnestly tothe Lordof the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Luke 10:2); and

WHEREAS, The Synod has established the Set Apart to Serve initiative which “encourages youth and adults to consider church work vocations primarily through their continued, faithful involvement within their congregation” (files.lcms.org/api/file/preview/sas-faqs-general); and

WHEREAS, Lutheran education has been a substantial part of the Synod since its foundation; and

WHEREAS, It is increasingly difficult to find qualified Lutheran teachers and commissioned ministers to serve in our Lutheran schools and churches; therefore be it

Resolved, That the pastors, commissioned workers, and congregations of the Texas District identify and encourage children, students, and adults to enter these much-needed vocations; and be it further

Resolved, That the pastors, commissioned workers, and congregations of the Texas District support commissioned workers through prayer, scholarships, other financial gifts, and mentorship to attend one of the universities of the Synod to be trained as a commissioned minister; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Texas District memorializes the Synod in convention to encourage congregations to do the same.