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Category: Essays and Articles
Essays and Articles by the writing staff of Congregations Matter
Talk or Fight — Which Will Win at Convention?
Leaders and delegates coming to our Milwaukee convention will have to decide if they want to talk, listen, and reconcile — or fight, denounce, and condemn.
Resolution 4-03 (Today’s Business 1, Pages 102-104) To Affirm and Continue Mission Priorities for 2023-26 Triennium
Have the BNM and BIM followed the Bylaws and assessed and evaluated the effectiveness of Synod’s triennial mission and ministry emphases?
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.
In Deed…It Is Time to Put Vision Into Practice
Nebraska DP Snow reports Harrision’s “It’s Time” had some good ideas. He explains how to put that unfulfilled vision into practice…in deed.
Pat Ferry Explains His Positive Vision and Plan for the LCMS
Pat Ferry shares a video that will help congregational members better understand why he a good choice to lead the LCMS as Synod 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.
We Already Decided
The LCMS has already spoken. It’s not up for debate. Racism in all of its forms is sin. Why? Because God already decided it is a sin.