Matt Harrison’s “Let’s Hear it for the Small Congregation!” by Pr. Rossow
One of the common themes being heard on the convention floor, in the lunchroom and back at the hotels is that small and…
Day: July 12, 2010
Another Reason for Optimism – Unintended Consequences from the Structure Votes, by Martin Noland
Another reason for optimism is that much of the Blue Ribbon Task Force was REALLY occasioned by the growth of district bureaucracy, i.e.,…
Convention Moves to have Congregations Elect the Synodical President – Very Interesting Given the 1,300 Congregation Nominations for Matt Harrison, by Pr. Rossow
The synod convention approved Resolution 8-17 which has district convention delegates from congregations elect the president of synod instead of the current process…
Quick update on Monday convention
Just wanted to pop in and give an update on the convention. As you’ve already heard, some of the major restructuring passed with,…
SATIRE: Eight Armed Oracle Predicts Harrison Victory
A friend sent this to me and I thought I would pass it on to you. By Daniel Bourke-Bourke (RSNS) Paul, an octopus…
Desire for Change Apparent in the Convention and May Sweep all the Way to the Presidential Elections, by Pr. Rossow
The 2010 LCMS convention apparently wants change. Some less substantial changes to the structure proposals passed by significant margins. The largest change, 8-08,…