Wyneken on why the Synod was formed.

And the purpose of this coming together was nothing other than to achieve the care, maintenance, and promotion of this unity, both inwardly and outwardly. The purpose of this unity, to the glory of god and for the salvation of the neighbor, was to bring in even more people through the knowledge of the truth, as the Lord commands us to do, and the Spirit of god who dwells within us accomplishes it. All the ordinances and regulations that the Synod had established when it was founded were put in place to that end. That the Synod had to keep this main purpose before its eyes was part and parcel of the nature of the matter. That the Synod actually had this in mind is evident in its constitution’s in- troduction and in the reasons for its coming together. The Synod’s public dealings testify to the fact that it has so far followed its constitution. And the fact that this purpose has so far been achieved by god’s grace is demonstrated by our kind and peaceful dwelling and working together and by the blessing that god has thus far granted our actions.

At Home in the House of My Fathers, p. 372