A Plea to LC-MS Pastors
Editor’s Note: This article was prompted by this picture and the conversation taking place here. God forbids women to speak the lessons in…
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Learning from Eli
Eli was derelict in his duties as high priest. He did not keep his sons in check. Working as priests under Eli’s supervision,…
Why You Should Think of Your Pastor as a Priest
In keeping with the theology of the Old Testament, some Christian churches (including many Lutheran ones)[i] have retained the custom of referring to clergy…
…But We Will Devote Ourselves to Prayer and the Ministry of the Word
There’s a ton of confusion in the Church today surrounding the pastoral office. Do we really even need pastors? What is he supposed to…
Chemnitz on The Duties of the Pastor
Martin Chemnitz (1522-86) was one of the principle figures in the Lutheran Reformation. A good case could be made that he is the…
Your Pastor Is Not A CEO, A Shopkeeper Catering To Ill-defined Spiritual Needs, Or A Rancher
Under the impact of modernity there are significant pressures brought to bear on the pastoral office that would make the office something other…
A Divine Call To What?
Several months ago I applied and obtained a job at Walmart. “But, Pastor Richard, I thought you were and are a pastor?” As…
What Is A Pastor’s Wife To Do?
In a Facebook conversation the other day a person said, “Evangelicals are notorious for having impossibly high expectations for the pastor’s wife. Does…
Some Quotes for Discussion of AC XIV
Here are some quotes when considering AC XIV: XIV Of Ecclesiastical Order they teach that no one should publicly teach in the Church…
Mercedes-Benzes, Premium Wine, And The Tools Of The Pastoral Ministry
Many people are unaware that before ministry I was a finance and economics major in college. In fact, during my senior year of…
Pastors Are Not To Subject God’s People To “Their Laws and To The Works Ordained By Them,” But To God’s Word Alone
Pastors are called to be servants of the flock. The congregation elects pastors. The congregation calls pastors. The congregation ordains pastors. Since this…