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Author: Pastor Joshua Scheer

Pastor Joshua Scheer is the Senior Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He is also the Editor-in-chief of Brothers of John the Steadfast. He oversees all of the work done by Steadfast Lutherans. He is a regular host of Concord Matters on KFUO. Pastor Scheer and his lovely wife Holly (who writes and manages the Katie Luther Sisters) have four children and enjoy living in Wyoming.

Lent 2021 Service Plan – Into His Death and Resurrection – Holy Baptism

As a part of our multiyear plan here at Steadfast, this year our Lenten theme will be centered around the fourth chief part…

Posted On 6 Jan 20215 Jan 2021

Prayers before Congress… and the most offensive thing.

Yesterday a prayer was offered at the start of the session of the House of Representatives that concluded with an amen and awomen….

Posted On 5 Jan 20215 Jan 2021

Did Martin Chemnitz use a rosary?

One of my favorite Lutheran theologians is Martin Chemnitz. I have often wondered about that “rosary” that shows up in the most well…

Posted On 9 Dec 20209 Dec 2020

+ Rev. Paul T. McCain +

If I could have put VDMA around those crosses in the title I would have. Rev. Paul McCain, longtime higher up (interim President,…

Posted On 8 Dec 20208 Dec 2020

Now, At the Last, and Unto Eternity – Advent 2020 Devotions now available – free download, purchase copies at Amazon.

This year we are hoping to use Advent to help Lutherans focus on the Last Things and specifically the comfort that can be…

Posted On 17 Nov 202017 Nov 2020

Now, At the Last, and Unto Eternity – Advent 2020 Series – Service Plan

Advent approaches, and it has become tradition here at Steadfast we are releasing information about our series for Advent along with a service…

Posted On 1 Oct 202014 Nov 2020

Biblical Worldview Conference – 9/26 in Chicago – attend in person or online.

The theme is “The Christian Church amid Seismic Shifts” See these PDF files for more information: General Poster Schedule Presenters

Posted On 18 Sep 202018 Sep 2020

New Free Stock Photos for Lutherans

Lutheran Stock Photos is a great idea that has been put into practice. For many congregations (and blogs) finding good stock photos can…

Posted On 24 Jul 202024 Jul 2020

District Conventions in the age of COVID – a CCM opinion – a temptation to disenfranchisement?

The Commission on Constitutional Matters is the LCMS’ own brand of canon law judiciary, interpreting the bylaws, resolutions, etc. of Synod as they…

Posted On 17 Jul 202017 Jul 2020

The Long Chains of Liberation Theology – a paper by Montana District President Rev. Terry Forke

I recently had a paper shared with me that was written by the District President of the Montana District, Rev. Terry Forke. I…

Posted On 16 Jul 202016 Jul 2020

St. Catharine’s Seminary Faculty issues opinion…

Seminary faculties often used to express theological positions and advice for the greater Church. In the LCMS this practice has been missing from…

Posted On 24 Jun 2020

CFW Walther on Communism and Socialism

Here is an opportunity to sharpen your thinking on a Lutheran view of communism and socialism. Download and read the PDF of these…

Posted On 11 Jun 2020

Pr. Flamme on Ruling Rulers

Pastor Fisk has put together this video of Pr. Brian Flamme on the role of government and so forth. Check it out.

Posted On 6 Jun 20206 Jun 2020

Paul Gerhardt’s last testimony to his only surviving son

While working on the devotions for “No Trouble Troubles Me” I stumbled across this great testimony found over at the Bach Cantatas website….

Posted On 25 Apr 2020

“No trouble troubles me” – Easter Devotions – online and in your email…

With everything going on and people unable to return to their normal congregational lives, at the first urging of Rev. Andrew Richard we…

Posted On 11 Apr 202017 Apr 2020

Some examples of congregational response to Coronavirus

The congregation I serve has been working hard to handle all of the many and swift changes going on. I share these as…

Posted On 16 Mar 2020
The seal of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

MN South DP Woodford gives a great letter for the Synod in regard to coronavirus and the church.

This is an outstanding letter. Please read it. https://steadfastlutherans.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cornavirus_Letter_Two_final.pdf

Posted On 13 Mar 202013 Mar 2020

Will Concordia, New York get out of its Probationary status? Time will tell.

According to their own website, Concordia New York is in trouble. They are on probationary status with their accreditation organization. The reason for…

Posted On 3 Mar 20203 Mar 2020

ACELC to cover the topic of Ecclesiastical Supervision at this year’s conference.

From the ACELC:  Please join us this year for our…10th Annual ACELC Free Conference CHRIST FOR US: Ecclesiastical Supervision June 2-4, 2020 LOCATION: …

Posted On 1 Mar 202029 Feb 2020

Some more news on Concordia, Portland.

Sad we have to find out these kind of details from secular news agencies rather than the church body we belong to together….

Posted On 29 Feb 202029 Feb 2020

Reading through the Confessions during Lent? Here’s a great help. Get them read to you…

Rev. Daniel Hinton of Christ Lutheran in Lubbock, Texas has provided a great resource to Lutherans. He is reading through the Lutheran Confessions…

Posted On 26 Feb 202026 Feb 2020

2020 Lent Devotions available as a podcast

Our 2020 Devotions are available as a daily podcast. Rev. Paul Cain has used his technical and vocal abilities to gift us with…

Posted On 24 Feb 202024 Feb 2020

Some notes on Matthew 6:16-21 (with emphasis on fasting)

Useful resources: Luther volume 21 “Sermon on the Mount and Magnificat” Chemnitz – Harmony of the Gospels, volume 1, book 3, part 1…

Posted On 20 Feb 202020 Feb 2020

2020 Lent devotions available on Amazon

If you want to have an excellently put together bound paperback of the this year’s devotions you may get them for $4.49 each…

Posted On 18 Feb 202018 Feb 2020

2020 Lent Devotions Now Available for download and printing.

This year’s Lent Devotion going through the Apostles Creed is ready to be downloaded and printed. This year we have three different files…

Posted On 17 Feb 202018 Feb 2020

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