Here is the description of the Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support from the LCMS Handbook. Notice section 3.9.4.1. All thirteen members are…
A few months ago we alerted our readers to the problematic theology behind the LCMS’s special prayer events. We posted these concerns on…
Brother Forke, Allow me a few words about the place of freedom in our discussion. The idea of “Freedom” is very difficult for…
(For the previous posts in this discussion go to the Brothers” Cafe on the homepage and click on Pastor Klemet Preus or click…
John 1:9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was…
“Cellolee” has been leaving interesting comments all through the KFUO discussion. We thought this one was worth a broader read and was appropriate…
Each of the characters of the nativity bring to mind the work of the Brothers of John the Steadfast and reflecting devotionally on…
This is Part 8 of a continuing series analyzing the final report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Structure and Governance (BRTFSG)….
This is Part 7 of a continuing series analyzing the final report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Structure and Governance (BRTFSG)….
Last week’s post about a Matt Harrison presidency and what that would mean for the local parish has led to a helpful exchange…
(Editor’s Note: This is from Glen Piper’s blog Territorial Bloggings. Glen is a delegate to the LCMS convention in 2010, so he attended…
The following three comments were left early this morning on an old string from July. They were written by Rev. William J. Orr…
The Brothers of John the Steadfast (BJS) are pleased to welcome Southern Illinois District President Herb Mueller to preach at the Vespers service…
Many in a previous generation of Missouri Synod theologians were persuaded by the blandishments of liberal scholars who argued that there was no…
There was a great comment left on another string. It describes perfectly the challenge in the LCMS today. This comment is by someone…
This is Part 6 of a continuing series analyzing the final report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Structure and Governance (BRTFSG)….
Registrations have already started to come in for our second annual conference. (Click here to see registration information.) We invite you to join…
President Kieschnick and other officials in higher education have issued a statement to calm the fears that the seminaries will be sold. We…
(LCA just released the January issue of the Lutheran Clarion. We are pleased to post articles on the BJS website from one of…
Here is a link to a student blog that contains the note distributed at the seminary. https://thisweekinseminary.blogspot.com/2009/12/seminary-statement.html
(Editor’s Note: This is from Glen Piper’s blog Territorial Bloggings. Glen is a delegate to the LCMS convention in 2010, so he attended…
An attendee at the Dearborn, MI BRTFSG regional gathering has some thoughtful questions about my take on the bully pulpit occupied by President…
Some of you may not realize that Mollie Ziegler Hemingway’s husband Mark is a writer for the National Review. A week or so…
As we predicted the bully pulpit at President Kieschnick’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Structure and Governance (BRTFSG) regional gatherings is greased up…
Following the story of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Structure and Governance (BRTFSG) for the last year and speaking with folks around…