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Resolution One ...A Resolution for the Development of an African Descent Strategy
WHEREAS the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod affirms the ongoing goal of the ELCA to achieve membership of at least 10 percent by people of color and/or primary language other than English, and
WHEREAS we further affirm the vision of our church to be truly welcoming of all people, regardless of race or ethnicity, and
WHERAS we affirm ongoing ministry with people of color and/or primary language other than English:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Office of Bishop of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, the Mission Director, the Synod Council and an African Descent Strategy Team partner together and actively engage in developing and implementing a strategy for ministry with persons of African Descent.
Person Submitting
Resolution: Pastor Mary Lewis (through the Synod Council) Implications of Resolution (if adopted)
1. What is the financial impact of this resolution on the synod budget?
2. What are the personnel implications within our synod (or
churchwide)? Who will be responsible for implementations of the resolution?
3. How does this resolution enhance and forward the mission of the
church and our synod?
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