Let’s put it in Perspective
I spent two days last week in dismal humidity teaching about the Augsburg Confession to a small but enthusiastic group of Lutherans…
Month: June 2010
Proposed Resolutions: Committee 3, Theology and Church Relations (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
We’re moving through the eight floor committees with their 106 proposed resolutions in “Today’s Business.” Here are the resolutions being proposed by Floor…
Proposed Resolutions: Committee 2, District and Congregational Services (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
In this series of articles, I am looking at the 106 proposed resolutions put forward by the eight floor committees, as found in…
Proposed Resolutions: Committee 1, Missions (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Believe it or not, there will be more business to conduct in Houston than electing a new president and dealing with restructuring proposals….
It’s Still Theological – A Word to Delegates, by Pastor Martin Noland
Opening my June 2010 Reporter to its centerfold (Vol. 36 #6; pp. 6-7) this morning, I read the article “President’s office nominees address…
Jon Coyne’s troubling history
As active as our commenting community here at BJS is, our posts produce even more activity that goes on behind the scenes. Like…
Letter #9 — Accountants give it an F
A few days ago, I wrote about one of JesusFirst’s campaign pieces that said some pretty horrible things about one of Synod’s most…
More Harrison Momentum: Kieschnick Voters Turning, Contemporary Worship Enthusiast Calls for Jesus First Apology, Etc., By Pr. Rossow
No one knows who will win the LCMS presidency but there is no doubt that Matt Harrison is gaining more and more momentum…
Telling reaction
One of my friends is a lay delegate to the convention. He and I don’t always agree on church-related matters. He is a…
Rule number one on endorsements
I was talking with a delegate who received campaign material yesterday in support of the Rev. Gerald B. Kieschnick. No, not the discredited…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — The Key to the Successes of the Missouri Synod
And I couldn’t post that one without posting his previous post. If any of you aren’t following his blog in your RSS reader…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Pr Matt Harrison
I have nothing to add to this post by Pastor Matt Harrison this morning. “Blessed are you!” 5:1 Seeing the crowds,…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Pastoral Meanderings on “Welcome vs Feeling at Home”
A faithful BJS reader found this post on Pastor Peters’ Pastoral Meanderings blog and recommended it to us for posting here. This fits…
Slowness of the Steadfast Lutherans site today
Sorry for the delays encountered when attempting to read the Steadfast Lutherans site today. I am continuing to work with my webhosting provider…
The truth about World Relief and Human Care’s stewardship
Earlier today, Jesus First (the political arm that supports President Kieschnick) sent its ninth letter (yes, ninth!) to delegates to the LCMS convention….
Great Stuff Found on the Web — Cyberstones says “Take a Grad”
I found this over on Cyberstones — Pastor David Peterson’s blog — where he talks about the Seminary graduates and how we as…
Prayers for Christ’s Blessing on the LCMS Convention
For the next few weeks, up to and through the LCMS convention, every few days we will be posting a prayer for blessing…
Taking Other Christians into the Divine Service, by Jon Townsend
(Jon’s posts can be seen on the Regular Columns page under the title “God Desires Mercy, Not Sarcasm. It’s been a while since…
Pro-lifers worried about Restructuring, Resolution 8-08
While various proposals made by the Blue Ribbon Task Force are being debated, one is facing serious opposition from a wide variety of…
Jody Walter, A North Wisconsin Pastor Writes to His Flock about the Synod
From the Desk of the Pastor – July, 2010 Dear Friends in Christ, We’ve come to the moment when the future of our…
2010 LCMS Convention Resolution 5-04
This is another in our series of resolutions to the 2010 Synod Convention, posted here at the request of a commentor. If you…
Matt Harrison speaking at The Association of Confessional Lutherans April 21-23, 2010
Here are two videos of Pastor Matt Harrison speaking at The Association of Confessional Lutherans conference this past April 21-23rd at the Ramada…
Press Release from The United List
The United List has released its recommendation for Treasurer for the 2010 convention. RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2010 The United…
Recent Unscriptural Decisions in the ELCA are the Product of “Efficiencies” Similar to the Proposed LCMS Structure, by Pr. Rossow
Many people have scratched their heads and wondered how the largest American Lutheran denomination, the ELCA, could violate Scripture so blatantly by approving…
We Prayed for President Kieschnick in Church, by Pr. Rossow
We prayed for President Kieschnick in church on Sunday as we do many Sundays. We prayed that God would grant him wisdom to…