The theological stimulation of the church at large

In considering the subject, Theological Stimulation of the Church at large, which the General Synod placed on our agenda, we might begin by asking what Synod had in mind. The suggestion for a convocation of the two seminary faculties was made by the retiring president of Synod, Dr. Howard G. Hageman. The agenda for our convocation, however, was drawn up by Synod's Standing Committee on Professorate and Theological Seminaries. This agenda was approved by Synod and thus transmitted to us. What the Committee or Synod had in mind is not clear from the minutes of General Synod. We are left in the dark as to what prompted the suggestion that this question be discussed.