7-01 and 7-02 give thanks for two more closed Concordias. Are other Concordias in danger of closing? What’s happening with the HotChalk lawsuit?
Author: Chuck Mueller Jr.
Associate Pastor of Trinity, Roselle. Graduate of Concordia, Bronxville and Concordia, St. Louis. Married to Karen and father/stepfather to 8. Grandfather of 9. "God is good and we are blessed."
Resolutions 6-05 (Today’s Business 1, Pages 134-135). To Affirm and Clarify Bylaw 3.10.2.4 by Amending
Instead of “Affirming and Clarifying,” this resolution changes a bylaw about the Alternate Route Program into one that restricts Colloquy.
Resolutions 6-04 (Today’s Business 1, Pages 133-134). To Affirm and Provide Guidance for the Service of Laity
Resolution 6-04 seeks to affirm, define and limit the roles of lay people in the Church by introducing new terms describing the pastoral office.
Resolutions 6-03 (Today’s Business 1, Pages 131-133). To Affirm and Strengthen the Synod’s Commitment to Well-Formed Clergy for the Sake of the Gospel
Resolution 6-03 seeks to study and limit the SMP program. When we need more pastors in pulpits, it assumes SMP pastors are not well-trained.
OMNIBUS A (Overture 2-05 and 4-02, 4-03, 4-04, and 8-04) Today’s Business 1, Page 79-81
Overtures in Omnibus A resolutions will be referred to Boards and Commissions. At least five overtures should be considered by delegates.
Resolutions 6-02 (Today’s Business 1, Pages 130-131). To Encourage Proper Pastoral Formation Through Our Synod’s Seminaries
Resolution 6-02 limits district pastoral formation programs before we’ve discussed their merits of them as a Synod — or even know if they exist.
It’s Time For A New List
For the past 15 years, the United List has elected more than 90% of their proposed candidates. It’s time for a new list to help us better accomplish Christ’s mission.
DP Davis Asks Nominees Five Important Questions
Wise and thoughtful voters will want to review these 20-minute video interviews to help determine who will best serve the LCMS as President.
Veteran Leaders Make the Case for New LCMS Leadership
This week veteran leaders in the LCMS sent an open letter to the LCMS asking for new leadership. Their letter gives solid reasons for change.
Ferry Keynote: “When the Church Is At Its Best”
In Pat Ferry’s keynote address to more than 1,500 pastors and laypeople, he describes the grace he received from God and others in the LCMS.