WHEREAS, This Convention has recognized the vital importance of world evangelization and missionary advance by consecrating to its Lord men and women who have reached all people for the Christ, and
WHEREAS, The Lord has blessed the efforts of our fellowship in the redemption of a multitude representative of many groups and languages, and
WHEREAS, These groups of people and individuals in particular from these same brethren have assumed their rightful place of responsibility and missionary cooperation, and
WHEREAS, The same have been recognized for their leadership and contribution which they can make to the life of our beloved denomination, and
WHEREAS, The Committee on Boards, Commissions, and Standing Committees have placed in nomination and this Convention has elected ethnic groups persons to serve on each of the following boards and/or commissions; Southern Seminary Board of Trustees, Annuity Board, and the Christian Life Commission.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That we commend such responsible nominations and further encourage that such practice be continued because of the multiplicity of benefits this brings to our beloved fellowship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we encourage such nominations and elections of persons who can make inestimable contributions to the work of the kingdom of God and its missionary advance to which we are committed.