The Concordia University System needs reform. Here is a new chapter to the struggles at Concordia, St. Paul. The university has a “Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Plan” which includes a strategy of creating a prayer room for different religious faiths. Here … Continue reading
“Ever New and Greater Light and Devotion” is the theme for this year’s Steadfast Lutherans Advent series. The series will include a service plan (look below) for three-midweek services and a devotional booklet for the whole season of Advent (to … Continue reading
From http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/djw/lutherantheology.waltheropenques.html Theses on Open Questions 1868 C. F. W. WALTHER Church Fellowship was established in 1868 between the Wisconsin Synod and the Missouri Synod, on the basis of agreement on these theses as drawn up by C. F. W. … Continue reading
1517. is having their conference right now I guess. What do the readers of Steadfast have to say about this graphic they posted on their facebook? Why might a confessional Lutheran have a problem with this? Is this statement unionistic? … Continue reading
Luther on comfort in the ministry: “It is remarkable that God has committed to us preachers the ministry of the Word for the ruling of men’s hearts, which we can’t look into. But this is the office of God, who … Continue reading
LutheranPundit reported on this situation a while back, but a whole new development has come to light with the listing of a property that the wife of Concordia President Tom Ries purchased from Concordia St. Paul for $330,000. Two years … Continue reading
We have our speakers and schedule for the Orlando Conference (Feb 22-23, 2019). Register Now to save a spot. Presenters and Papers: John Preus—The World wants Ugly Women (Feminism) Andy Richard—The World wants Numbers (Evangelism) Andrew Preus—The World wants You … Continue reading
From the original constitution of the LCMS I. Reasons for forming a synodical organization. 1. The example of the apostolic Church. (Acts 15:1-31.) 2. The preservation and furthering of the unity of pure confession (Eph. 4:3-6; 1 Cor. 1:10) and … Continue reading
From the original constitution of the LCMS. II. Conditions under which a congregation may join Synod and remain a member. 1. Acceptance of Holy Scripture, both the Old and the New Testament, as the written word of God and as … Continue reading
From the original Constitution of the LCMS. IV. Business of Synod. 1. To stand guard over the purity and unity of doctrine within the synodical circle, and to oppose false doctrine. 2. Supervision over the performance of the official duties … Continue reading
I asked for the minutes from the secretary of the Board of Regents and here they are. May 2018 Board of Regents Meeting Minutes July 2018 Board of Regents Phone Meeting Minutes Go ahead and take a read – make … Continue reading
Readers of Steadfast – We are happy to announce that our Conference in Orlando is set for February 22-23, 2019 at Zion New Life Lutheran Church in Winter Garden, FL (Orlando area). This will be our second conference at Zion … Continue reading
Weekly church attendance is becoming less and less common. This should not be so among Christians. The Bible expressly warns against “not gathering together” (see Hebrews 10 and also the Third Commandment). I did some math last night for this. … Continue reading
It may be time to look into Concordia University Irvine a little though I suspect the administration just didn’t know about this professor. It seems that one of their professors has written an article for 1517.® titled “Thank God for … Continue reading
One of the most painful things that God does to us in our lives is to rip away our idols from our trust. He does this in many ways. Throughout our lives, our sinful hearts are prone to trust in … Continue reading
Gottesdienst has posted an excellent editorial. Check out the many new posts at their site. The topic of grace for the disgraced pastor is making its rounds. Again. The Christian Post has written an article about two pastors who were forced … Continue reading
Greetings in Christ’s name! The following is a preview of a group of pastors and laymen formed for the training of men and boys, fathers and sons, in biblical masculinity to mature manhood (Ephesians 4:13). The name is Evanguard, the … Continue reading
In our present day of fear mongering to scare Christians into action “Be at Leisure” is a traditional and refreshing approach to “outreach”. It’s a short read, but should prove quite helpful for the average Lutheran looking to gain a … Continue reading
This resource is excellent. It includes a lot of features that are useful for the Lutheran Pastor (including the texts for the One-Year Lectionary!). Thanks to CPH for producing it. Order one while you can. … Continue reading
These are some notes I prepared when I taught at a circuit pastors meeting a couple months ago in the High Plains Circuit of the Wyoming District about AC XIV Augsburg Confession Article XIV Notes for Study From the McCain … Continue reading
Sermon Matthew 28:16-20 – Installation of Rev. Derrick Brown at Our Saviour Lutheran Church of Vernal, Utah – June 10, A.D. 2018 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. … Continue reading
In response to the ongoing problems related to the Summer 2017 Concordia Journal I have asked for the official minutes from the March 2018 Board of Regents meeting (approved in May 2018). Some of the issues were already resolved in a … Continue reading
Dear readers of Steadfast, Thank you for your donations if you have donated already. We now have a bit better understanding of the financial need for the short term. Norm is recovering and there has been some good progress. Between … Continue reading
One of our newest sermon contributors is hosting a conference for youth and their families that is very timely. The conference is free for those who want to attend. Christ not College First is a conference with some excellent speakers … Continue reading
We started LutheranPundit to quickly distribute news directly from the sources to Lutherans. It has been a success so far and has gained a good following. In the process we have discovered some interesting things about Lutherans in the news. … Continue reading