Unionism and Syncretism Bible Study
This past Spring I taught the board of elders at my congregation, a wonderful group of 14 Christian men who faithfully serve their…
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Texans and secession… Concordia, Texas that is.
The following is from a June 6th memo from the “President & CEO” of Concordia University, Texas – Dr. Donald Christian sent to…
A reminder on the change in the LCMS on the Order of Creation – guest post by Scott Diekmann
The Apology of the Book of Concord was written in 1583 by Martin Chemnitz and others. It defends the theology found in the…
Indications of a Healthy and Strong Lutheran Congregational Life, Part 4 of 4
This series of articles was included in successive issues of “Der Lutheraner” in the year 1884, under the title “Welches sind die vornehmsten…
Indications of a Healthy and Strong Lutheran Congregational Life, Part 3 of 4
This series of articles was included in successive issues of “Der Lutheraner” in the year 1884, under the title “Welches sind die vornehmsten…
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…
Indications of a Healthy and Strong Lutheran Congregational Life, Part 2 of 4
This series of articles was included in successive issues of “Der Lutheraner” in the year 1884, under the title “Welches sind die vornehmsten…
Indications of a Healthy and Strong Lutheran Congregational Life, Part 1 of 4
This series of articles was included in successive issues of “Der Lutheraner” in the year 1884, under the title “Welches sind die vornehmsten…
Biblical Pictures of Culture, Part 1 of 7
This 7-part series originally ran under the German title “Einige biblische Culturbilder” in Der Lutheraner from August 2 to October 25, 1904. The…
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
ACELC to cover the topic of Ecclesiastical Supervision at this year’s conference.
From the ACELC: Please join us this year for our…10th Annual ACELC Free Conference CHRIST FOR US: Ecclesiastical Supervision June 2-4, 2020 LOCATION: …
Thoughts on the Closing of Another Concordia…
“For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the…
Concordia, Portland to Close.
https://www.cu-portland.edu/news/concordia-university-portland-ceases-operations-after-spring-2020-semester Concordia University-Portland’s Board of Regents voted that the university will cease operations at the end of the Spring 2020 academic semester Saturday,…
LCMS Resolution 9-05 Constitutional Change Ratification Vote
Each time the convention meets it can pass resolutions which may require changes to the constitution of the LCMS. If such a resolution…
Concordia’s Diversity Resource Guide
Concordia University Wisconsin (and now Ann Arbor) has a Diversity Resource Guide, where students and faculty are encouraged to learn about diversity, as…
Aids for Voting Delegates to the 2019 LCMS Convention
A voting delegate to a synodical convention has a duty to vote well. To vote well, one needs to study and understand the…
On the Nature of the Synod’s Authority
One of the more misunderstood aspects of life as pastors and laymen in the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod is the relationship of…
Confirmed into . . . Synod?
Some may be familiar with the history of the ELS and her relationships to the LCMS. After the LCMS began talks exploring fellowship…
Imagine My Surprise
I am a post-Evangelical adult convert to confessional Lutheranism, something I’m content to wear on my sleeve. My journey out of Evangelicalism was…
Convention 2016: Synod Convention Update, a helpful resource on resolutions (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Before each of the last two LCMS national conventions (2010 and 2013) I wrote in-depth, detailed analyses of all the proposed resolutions coming…
Convention 2016: The United List, a helpful guide for elections (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Last month, congregational electors re-elected Synod President Matt Harrison to another term. In a few days, convention delegates will begin electing a host…
Vote for Synod President: How to do it, and how I’ll vote (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
It’s nearly time to elect the President of our Synod. June 11-14 is the window for eligible voters to cast their electronic ballot….
Convention 2016: It’s Time … for 2016 Convention Deadlines (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Convention 2016: It’s Time … for 2016 Convention Deadlines About a week ago, Secretary Hartwig’s office sent out this convention postcard mailing: Mailing…
Convention 2016: February deadlines approaching for nominations and overtures (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Convention 2016: February deadlines approaching for nominations and overtures The deadlines are approaching for submitting nominations and overtures for this summer’s LCMS national…
I, Saint Paul, am an Abortion
Saint Paul is a strange bird. I like him. A lot. I say this because while he was most likely aware that he…