Advent 2021 – “For Whom the Lord Loves, He Chastens” – An Advent through Malachi – Service Plan
It’s that time of year again as parishes begin to ponder the start of a new church year and the season of Advent….
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.
New Bible History Worksheets Published
Rev. Dr. Christian Preus, Senior Pastor of Mount Hope Lutheran Church in Casper, Wyoming has written up some very simple Bible History Worksheets…
LCMS President participates in consecration service of new Finnish bishop alongside church leaders we are not in fellowship with.
In the beginning of August, LCMS President Harrison participated in full vestments in a service of consecration with the Lord’s Supper on the…
Ten Commandments Overview
In my parish we recently took some time to go through the Ten Commandments in order to better understand God’s ordering of the…
Congregational Membership Renewal – a plan to help congregations
Whether it is coming out pandemic or governmental difficulties in church attendance, or pondering the liabilities of having many delinquent members in an…
Lent Devotion Podcast
You can listen to our daily devotional for Lent as a podcast thanks to Rev. Paul Cain:
2021 Lent Devotions Released – Holy Baptism
“Into His Death and Resurrection – Lenten Devotions on Holy Baptism” is finally ready for print and purchase.
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…
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….
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…
+ 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,…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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….
“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…
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…
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
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…