Read through the Bible: A Good Time to Start!
Have you ever read through the Bible? This is a good time to start! Many of us have just finished reading through the…
Month: December 2009
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: BJS HIRES FULL TIME ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
The Brothers of John the Steadfast are pleased to announce the hiring of Suzanne Zobel from Clinton Township, Michigan to serve as the…
Why is “Centering Prayer” Wrong? A Helpful Comment from Pr. John A. Frahm
It is relatively easy to point out the flaws in the LCMS under President Kieschnick’s leadership as I have done recently with this…
The Commission that has Endorsed Pagan Prayer Practices is Appointed Entirely by the Synod President, by Pastor Rossow
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…
More Problems with Prayer in the LCMS ““ Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support Endorses “Centering Prayer,” by Pr. Rossow
A few months ago we alerted our readers to the problematic theology behind the LCMS’s special prayer events. We posted these concerns on…
Another Letter to President Forke ““ The LCMS Leadership has Abandoned the Noble Request for Liturgical Uniformity, by Klemet Preus
Brother Forke, Allow me a few words about the place of freedom in our discussion. The idea of “Freedom” is very difficult for…
Preus and Forke on Worship – Four New Posts, by Klemet Preus
(For the previous posts in this discussion go to the Brothers” Cafe on the homepage and click on Pastor Klemet Preus or click…
Blessed Christmas to all our Readers and Thanks to our Volunteers
John 1:9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was…
Calvin, Luther, KFUO and a Merry Christmas – Comment from the Cello Player
“Cellolee” has been leaving interesting comments all through the KFUO discussion. We thought this one was worth a broader read and was appropriate…
The Nativity of Christ and the Work of the Brothers of John: Confession, Vocation, Liturgy and New Media, by Pr. Rossow
Each of the characters of the nativity bring to mind the work of the Brothers of John the Steadfast and reflecting devotionally on…
Comprehensive Analysis on the Blue Ribbon Proposals Part 8 ““ Recommendation #5: The Liberal Bias of the Task Force ““ Pitting Laity against the Clergy, by Pr. Rossow
This is Part 8 of a continuing series analyzing the final report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Structure and Governance (BRTFSG)….
Comprehensive Analysis on the Blue Ribbon Proposals Part 7 ““ Recommendation #4: Why Go to the District to get Lousy Programs when the Synod is Capable Enough of Turning out Lousy Programs? by Pr. Rossow
This is Part 7 of a continuing series analyzing the final report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Structure and Governance (BRTFSG)….
The Church that Walther, Chemnitz, Luther, Paul, Moses and Elijah would Attend, A Discussion Between Phillip Magness and George in Wheaton
Last week’s post about a Matt Harrison presidency and what that would mean for the local parish has led to a helpful exchange…
Gathering the Force in Dearborn (2 of 2), by Glen Piper
(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…
One Big Word Concerning Contemporary Worship: “Repent,” Three Excellent Comments on Worship by Rev. William J. Orr
The following three comments were left early this morning on an old string from July. They were written by Rev. William J. Orr…
District President Herb Mueller to Preach at BJS Conference
The Brothers of John the Steadfast (BJS) are pleased to welcome Southern Illinois District President Herb Mueller to preach at the Vespers service…
Gospel Reductionism and Mission Reductionism, by Frederic W. Baue
Many in a previous generation of Missouri Synod theologians were persuaded by the blandishments of liberal scholars who argued that there was no…
“They Won’t Come in and Change Our Church – that Would Make People Mad” by Pr. Rossow
There was a great comment left on another string. It describes perfectly the challenge in the LCMS today. This comment is by someone…
Comprehensive Analysis on the Blue Ribbon Proposals Part 6 ““ Recommendation #3: The Task Force Claims that it is Crucial for the Synod to Restore the Effectiveness of Circuits ““ Do the Proposals do That? by Pr. Rossow
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 Started to Come in for the Second Annual BJS Conference
Registrations have already started to come in for our second annual conference. (Click here to see registration information.) We invite you to join…
If the Synod President Wants to Calm Fears He Should Issue a Statement About the Real Issue: Seminary Education, by Pr. Rossow
President Kieschnick and other officials in higher education have issued a statement to calm the fears that the seminaries will be sold. We…
President Keischnick’s Task Force Recommendation: Power to the President, by the Lutheran Clarion
(LCA just released the January issue of the Lutheran Clarion. We are pleased to post articles on the BJS website from one of…
President Kieschnick, Sem Presidents and Others Put Out Statement to Quiet Fears about Seminaries Being Closed
Here is a link to a student blog that contains the note distributed at the seminary. http://thisweekinseminary.blogspot.com/2009/12/seminary-statement.html
Gathering the Force in Dearborn (1 of 2), by Glen Piper
(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…
Questions About my Take on the Bully Pulpit – A Thoughtful Comment Exchange, by Pr. Rossow
An attendee at the Dearborn, MI BRTFSG regional gathering has some thoughtful questions about my take on the bully pulpit occupied by President…