Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionProposed Resolution · Today's Business, 1st Edition
Res. 7-03 — To Amend Bylaw 3.6.6.1
- Status
- Proposed
- Floor committee
- 7. University Education
- Today’s Business page
- 127
- Reports cited
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Consolidates overtures
WHEREAS, states that the Concordia University System (CUS) Board of Directors (BOD) is to assist with the cooperation and coordination of the Synod’s colleges and universities in the “preparation of commissioned ministers for service in the Synod and of pre-seminary students for study at a Synod seminary”; and
WHEREAS, There is perceived ambiguity between and (g); therefore be it
Resolved, That be amended as follows:
PRESENT/PROPOSED WORDING Concordia University System …
3.6.6.1 The Concordia University System Board of Directors shall: …
(b) upon the request from a Concordia university, review and approve new implementations of and discontinuances, whether actual or constructive,(whether actual or in practical effect) of programs of study leading to one of the professional church work in the interest of the institution(s) and the Synodministries approved by the Synod; …
(g) receive, revise, and recommend to conventions of the Synod for approval any proposals for creating a new commissioned ministry, essentially revising, or the renaming, eliminating, or essentially revising of a programs of study and certification for commissioned ministry approved by the Synod; …
and be it further
Resolved, That the CUS BOD’s work be commended to the care and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.