Dispute Resolution Panel Decision:
A Letter from Rev. Charles Froehlich
May 12, 2003

As an aspect of my duties as Acting President (First Vice-President) of the Atlantic District, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, I am hereby presenting the Final Decision of the Dispute Resolution Panel convened in the case of disputants Wallace Schulz and David H. Benke. This duty is mine under Synodical bylaw 8.09e. as follows:

"The final decision of the Review Panel shall be publicized as deemed appropriate under the circumstances by the District President."

The first and last pages of the Final Decision are not included, since the names of the panelists occur on them, and I desire that information to be confidential. However, the full force of the decision is contained in the pages published.

The leaders, church workers and parishioners of the Atlantic District thank God for this decision, and the spirit in which it was carried out. With great joy I announce to you that Dr. David H. Benke is free to carry out his duties and responsibilities as the President of the Atlantic District. His suspension has been lifted. The decision is final. Thanks be to God!

With great prayers of thanksgiving, and for the continued strong mission and ministry of the Gospel in the Atlantic District, LCMS,

In Christ,

Rev. Charles Froehlich, First Vice-President
Atlantic District, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

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