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?
Month: October 2018
Harrison Plans to Centralize Control of All Our Concordias PART 1
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.
Nominate New Leadership in the LCMS NOW!
In October each LCMS congregation received a nomination packet containing official ballots from Synod. What we do next is important.
Either we will nominate those who will centralize power in Synod — or new leadership will serve congregations and the mission of Christ’s Church. It’s time for a change…and nominations start our needed change.
Congregations Matter Introduces…David Maier
Congregations Matter has searched Synod, seeking Godly men ready and able to lead our beloved Church. We are excited to start introducing these men to you, beginning with Pastor David Maier. A proven leader regionally and nationally, Congregations Matter believes he is one such man prepared by God to lead the LCMS as Synod President.
NJ DP Opposes LCMS Tilt Toward a Romanist-Style Synod
Pastor Anthony Steinbronn, President of the New Jersey District, opposes the movement of our Synod toward a church Martin Luther opposed 500 years ago, where all authority is centered in one person and others are authorized to maintain control using the traditions of men rather than the Word of God…ALONE.
First Vice President and Regional Vice President Nominees
After consulting with hundreds of lay and clergy leaders across the LCMS, Congregations Matter proposes candidates for First Vice President and Regional Vice Presidents. They are proven leaders with experience — servants determined to lead us forward again into a congregation-serving, Gospel- and mission-focused Synod.