2004 Synod Assembly

Resolution 2004-01: A Renewed Vision for Missionary Sponsorship in the Southeastern Minnesota Synod

Passed

WHEREAS, the primary task given to the church by Jesus is to "make disciples of all nations" (Matt. 28:19); and

WHEREAS, the ELCA Division for Global Mission's (DGM) policies and vision statements include evangelizing and nurturing the birth and growth of new Christian communities, as well as accompanying already established mission outposts; and

WHEREAS, the Missionary Sponsorship Program of the ELCA is an established and effective means of enabling specific congregations to assist in the support of specific missionaries, while developing a personal relationship with them; and

WHEREAS, 61 congregations of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod are currently supporting the Missionary Sponsorship Program, raising funds of $165,779 of direct missionary support in 2002;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southeastern Minnesota Synod establish a goal of raising our synod-wide contribution to the Missionary Sponsorship Fund of the ELCA to $200,000 for the year 2005; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Southeastern Minnesota Synod Global Mission/Companion Synods Committee develop a plan to invite additional congregations to participate in the Missionary Sponsorship Program of the ELCA.

Submitted by the Global Mission/ Companion Synods Committee, Rev. Nick Fisher-Broin, Chair

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