RESOLUTION 12-06

Report R60 (CW, pp. 231–233); Overtures 12-03, 12-06, 12-09 (CW, pp. 416–418)

, Ordained missionaries and military chaplains have diverse experience and skills in preaching the Gospel to various peoples; and

WHEREAS, Missionaries and military chaplains serve in positions which eventually come to a conclusion and as a result are available for and desire calls; and

WHEREAS, The Synod wishes to be diligent in its care for these workers and their families; and

WHEREAS, The Synod desires to be a good steward of these gifts from God; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Offices of National and International Mission make available to all district presidents the names and status of all returning missionaries and military chaplains whose current field of mission is coming to a close; and be it further

Resolved, That the district presidents use the means at their disposal to disseminate these names and encourage congregations to consider calling them; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Offices of National and International Mission report annually to the Council of Presidents the names of those workers who have not received a call since returning from their field of service.