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Harrison’s Nomination Total Will Be Illegitimate

On Feb 20, nominations for Synod President will close. If Matthew C. Harrison finishes in the top three nominees, Harrison’s nomination total will be illegitimate. His total may include nominations he gained via misuse of his Presidential office and unconstitutional advice.

Synod President Publicly Admits Wrong-Doing

On late Friday afternoon, February 8, 2019, Matthew C. Harrison publicly admitted interfering in Synod’s Presidential nomination process. What did Harrison do wrong? He tainted Synod’s nomination process by giving wrong advice to pastors about who could nominate him, and he did so at Synod expense.

Did Harrison’s Postcards Taint His Nominations?

President Harrison sent handwritten postcards on January 3rd and 4th from the President’s Office at Synod expense to the pastors of select congregations. Because he advised them to circumvent their Voter’s Assemblies if they could, are his nominations valid?

Send Four Important Overtures to the 2019 Synod Convention

Despite all the happy talk, it is clear that not all is “joyful” in the LCMS. Several district conventions, representing hundreds of congregations, adopted overtures asking the 2019 Synod convention to remedy some of the monumental leadership failures of President Harrison and his United List allies.

Synod Is Subject of Negative Press Coverage… Again

In a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article, the LCMS is accused of institutional mobbing against church workers who dare to speak up about problems and increasing divisions in our beloved Synod. Harrison dismissed the article, characterizing it as “sadly bizarre” and “disconcerting.” Does his response prove the point?

Harrison’s Nomination Total Will Be Illegitimate

February 15, 2019 Congregations Matter

President Harrison Apologizes for Sending Postcards Meant to Help His Nomination

Synod President Publicly Admits Wrong-Doing

February 9, 2019 Congregations Matter

Did Harrison’s Postcards Taint His Nominations?

January 31, 2019 Congregations Matter

LCMS Needs a Leader Who Will Unify

January 27, 2019 Congregations Matter

Many observe that the LCMS experiences polar swings in leadership each decade. We need a leader who will bring unity to our Synod by fully embracing both our confessional and our missional values.

Send Four Important Overtures to the 2019 Synod Convention

January 24, 2019 Congregations Matter

Synod Is Subject of Negative Press Coverage… Again

January 19, 2019 Congregations Matter

Nominate Klinkenberg for Synod President

January 10, 2019 Congregations Matter

In an address delivered in August in Chicago to national leaders, Pastor Timothy Klinkenberg gave a positive message for our Synod answered with a standing ovation. Tim Klinkenberg is a leader for our Synod’s future.

Pastor David Maier Inspires Leaders to a Bright Future

December 12, 2018 Congregations Matter

In an address delivered in August to LCMS national leaders, Pastor David Maier gave an inspiring speech answered with a standing ovation. It was clear to all in attendance David Maier is ready to lead our Synod.

President Harrison Broke the Relationship with Our Council of Presidents

A Broken Relationship = LCMS Loses

November 18, 2018 Larry Stoterau

The Constitution and By-laws of the Synod describe a very important working relationship between the Synod President and District Presidents. Sadly, during the past eight years, President Harrison broke that relationship. It’s time for a change in Synodical leadership.

Concordia College Selma was never meant to make it. President Harrison and the Synod Board of Directors voted years ago to close it.

The Fix Was In — Selma Never Had A Chance

November 5, 2018 Congregations Matter

President Harrison, Secretary Sias and the LCMS Board of Directors (BOD) shamefully hid from Synod their true intentions regarding Selma. Newly shared documents and open records from Synod BOD minutes, convention records and the CCM opinions reveal their double-dealing. Selma never had a chance. Could this happen to a Concordia near you?

Give President Harrison and Inch and the 7-02B Task Force to Centralize Control of All Our Concordias

Harrison Plans to Centralize Control of All Our Concordias PART 2

October 24, 2018 Congregations Matter

Harrison’s plan to centralize control of our local Concordias under one President and Board of Regents is a dangerous power-grab. Who gave Harrison and Sias the authority to do this?

Harrison to Centralize Control of All Our Concordias

Harrison Plans to Centralize Control of All Our Concordias PART 1

October 24, 2018 Congregations Matter

In a move that surprised Concordia University Presidents, President Harrison and Secretary Sias will propose the elimination of all Concordia Boards of Regents at the Tampa Convention in 2019. However, President Tom Ries of Concordia, St. Paul, revealed that our Concordia University Presidents are unanimously opposed to Harrison’s plan.

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