Here is the other recommendation that made it to the floor of the FL/Bahamas Synod today. The Reference and Counsel Committee presented it without recommendation.
Resolution 05-4
Whereas, Vision and Expectations and Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline are authoritative policies already in place, and relate to matters of doctrine, morals, and conduct for al rostered persons in the E.L.C.A.; and
Whereas, all rostered persons are under the authority of a Synodical Bishop; and
Whereas, there is a need to prevent instances of inconsistent implementation of Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline and to ensure vigilance in that implementation in order to avoid discord to the Body of Christ and public scandal; therefore be it
Resolved, that the Florida-Bahamas Synod, meeting in Assembly, memorialize the 2005 Churchwide Assembly to affirm and endorse Vision and Expectations as the normative expectations of this Church for its rostered persons; and be it further
Resolved, that the Florida-Bahamas Synod, meeting in Assembly, memorialize the 2005 Churchwide Assembly to urge all Synodical Bishops to enforce the current standards in matters of doctrine and conduct according to Definitions and guidelines for Discipline among all rostered persons under their care; and be it further
Resolved, that the Florida-Bahamas Synod, meeting in Assembly, memorialize the 2005 Churchwide Assembly to support a process to ensure consistent, and collegial implementation of Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline for the greater well-being of the Body of Christ and its mission.
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