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Month: January 2023

Distribution of Luther's Large Catechism Cancelled by Synod President due to complaints from the fringe right of LCMS

SP Harrison Cancels Distribution of Large Catechism

January 27, 2023 Chuck Mueller Jr. Essays and Articles Leave a comment

A unilateral decision by Harrison abruptly withdraws the newly-published Luther’s Large Catechism and causes conflict in the LCMS.

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Is LCMS Governance Top-Down or Bottom-Up?

Guest Essay: Are We a Top-Down Or Bottom-Up Synod?

January 23, 2023 Chuck Mueller Jr. Essays and Articles Leave a comment

In the LCMS struggle with the choice governance structure, this essay supports the historical and Scriptural governance: Synod serves congregations.

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Pat Ferry's 2022 Commencement Speech "Here I Stand -- Here We Go" Supports Christ's "GO" in the LCMS

Ferry: Here I Stand — Here We Go

January 16, 2023 Chuck Mueller Jr. Essays and Articles, Synod News Leave a comment

Pat Ferry’s 2022 Commencement Speech: We can’t accomplish Luther’s “Here I stand” without also following Jesus Christ’s command to “Go”

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A View from a Frontline Leader

A View from a Frontline Leader

January 13, 2023 Tim Klinkenberg Essays and Articles Leave a comment

Pastor Tim Klinkenberg shares the best practices of frontline leadership as a pastor from the front lines of ministry.

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The upcoming deadline for nominations for Synod leadership is February 28. It's time to act to secure LCMS' future.

Nomination Deadline February 28

January 7, 2023 Chuck Mueller Jr. Synod News Leave a comment

The deadline for submitting nominations for Synod President and all the Vice Presidents is February 28. Your action now will bless the LCMS.

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Nebraska DP Richard Snow reports on the results of regional unity meetings. His leadership will help us become a "People of Hope for This Time" in the LCMS.

SNOW: People of Hope for This Time

January 3, 2023 Chuck Mueller Jr. Essays and Articles, Synod News Leave a comment

Nebraska DP Richard Snow reports on the results of regional unity meetings. His leadership will help us be a “People of Hope for This Time.”

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