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I am finally back home and can write this up – The conference ended on Saturday after a great set of presentations. During the morning we received a great presentation on Doctrine AND Practice by Rev. Larry Beane, who did … Continue reading
Pastor Joshua Scheer
Well day one of the 2015 BJS Conference has ended. It was a good day. It is a first in the LCMS to have a conference which openly wants to discuss the topic of heterodoxy and how it is best … Continue reading
There are going to be some new things happening during the 2015 Conference. You have seen the NEW site for BJS, now see another NEW site, the Sisters of Katie Luther. It is a site devoted to the women of … Continue reading
There is a great Lutheran option for Lenten Devotions this year. Around the Word, the theological journal written for laity is offering a free devotional to help throughout Lent. This beats every other free one that you can find. You … Continue reading
Complaints are a part of life in a fallen world. Add to that a culture of personal opinions and tastes, and complaint can become of increased importance. Complaints can be necessary. They also hold the power to utterly destroy people … Continue reading
We have already spoken about words and deeds, so here is a post about thoughts, my thoughts… President Harrison has done a good thing by coming out publicly with his words concerning some of the false teachings in the LCMS. … Continue reading
The Gordian Knot is an interesting tale. Alexander the Great’s solution is also interesting. The LCMS Handbook lays out a Gordian Knot called Dispute Resolution (which produced the results of Dr. Becker’s being viewed as an orthodox Lutheran not needing … Continue reading
“When a public teacher on the roster of Synod can without consequence publicly advocate the ordination of women (even participate vested in the installation of an ELCA clergy person), homosexuality, the errancy of the Bible, the historical-critical method, open communion, … Continue reading
It came out during the North Dakota District Convention that the case against Rev. Dr. Matthew Becker, an LCMS clergyman who teaches at Valparaiso University has ended with the result that he was exonerated of any charge of false teaching. … Continue reading
So with the news of the LCMS inability to deal with one of its most flagrant dissenters since the 1970s, it is sure to be an issue that the people of God need to learn about. One of the best … Continue reading
With the news that the LCMS has been unable to deal with dissenters to our stance on women’s ordination and the evolution, it might be a good idea to come up to our conference on Feb 20-21 in Naperville, IL. … Continue reading
For those of you who haven’t registered yet (this year has been our best early registration year yet) there is still time to register for the 2015 National Conference of the Brothers of John the Steadfast. This year’s speakers should … Continue reading
Last night I received a phone call from Rev. Dan Bremer informing me that the ACELC has accepted my associate membership to the organization (associate membership is for individuals; membership is for congregations). Here is why I joined using the … Continue reading
This is no game or playful philosophy. It is war and it is deadly serious. Our preaching is an act of war. We preach Jesus first because that is the way the devil is defeated and the souls of men … Continue reading
Snow? Maybe, though I hope not as I will be traveling by land from Wyoming. But seriously, why is the BJS conference worth attending. There are no shortage of great conferences out there (ACELC, ACL, CCA, Symposia…) so what is … Continue reading
With great joy the Brothers of John the Steadfast announce our 2015 Conference, held once again at Bethany Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL. February 20-21, 2015 Topic: “When Heterodoxy Hits Home” Speakers: Pr. Larry Beane Pr. Hans Fiene Pr. Clint … Continue reading
Naperville, IL — While the claim of clericalism and clergy domination continues to sell tickets to the latest and greatest fifteen year old fad conferences (then again how long ago was the Korah1440BC Conference? Numbers 16?), something has been happening … Continue reading
As we slowly begin the approach to the Advent and Christmas season as well as pastor appreciation month there is a new and incredible resource for Lutheran items. Ad Crucem is a site run by Wanita Wood that sells art, … Continue reading
I received a mass email from an LCMS pastor, Rev. Chris Dodge earlier this week. Today, I found it in the spam folder. Turns out the spam filter is smarter than I thought – for the email gave two links … Continue reading
Here is something to point out about the five-two thing. http://www.fivetwo.org is a South Korean organization “started by Alex Lim and Matt Suhocki to help missionaries with fundraising.” It works out of “Jubilee Church” [The Korean Association of Independent Churches … Continue reading
So now with Wiki14 conference over and everyone hyped by the likes of the FiveTwo folks in the LCMS, bringing in the latest and greatest (read: too old to sell to the evangelicals but the “lutherans” are still buying) of … Continue reading
Below you will find the text of my presentation given to the men of the Wyoming District a couple weeks ago in beautiful Sheridan, Wyoming. The man also enjoyed once again the fun of having range time with their choice … Continue reading
It is well known that BJS has often supported President Matthew Harrison (especially in the 2010 effort to elect him), and that at times we have also been critical of him. In considering the situations and persons involved, it is … Continue reading
See the press release which mentions that Dr. Daisy Machado teaches at Union Theological Seminary, but fails to mention the fact that she is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Click here for her biography courtesy … Continue reading
Often the topic of how God governs all things comes up in parish life during suffering and struggles. Questions will arise about God being the cause of something (sin is the cause of this damned mess), allowing something (as if … Continue reading