Newman reports the CTX leaders are committed to the confession of the LCMS. Their recent vote is about governance, not leaving.
Category: Essays and Articles
Essays and Articles by the writing staff of Congregations Matter
Synod, Universities, and Ascending Liability
Can Synod have national control of Concordias when times are good and local control when Concordias struggle to avoid “ascending liability?” You can’t have it both ways.
We Are A Synod Together And We All Have Standing
In the Nov. 11 statement, Synod leaders questioned the “standing” of CTX BOR to vote for improved local governance. The truth is we all have standing.
Concordia Texas Regents Vote for Improved Local Governance
Earlier this year, Concordia Texas asked LCMS to discuss a change to a local governance model. After months of delay, they implemented their plan.
A Leadership Vision for the LCMS
COP elects Lee Hagan and Richard Snow as leaders, providing a renewed emphasis on utilizing the God-given diversity of gifts to His Church, a focus on Word-directed decision-making, and collegiality. Their leadership vision reflects it.
Texas Shows the Way Forward
Texas District acts to foster fraternal dialogue on important matters of doctrine and practice and responds to the 7-03 proposal.
The Lord’s Work Needs Your Nominations Now
There’s one thing that’s missing for the 2023 convention: nominations. As of August 10, fewer than half of the normal number of nominations are in. That’s alarming. Our Lord’s work deserves better.
CUWAA Leads the Way
As the LCMS experiences loss after loss, CUWAA shows what happens when institutions teach and live their Lutheran faith – and act like it.
All Ministry Is Local Ministry
If COVID has taught the LCMS one thing, it is that all ministry is local. Local layfolk, pastors, teachers, and other commissioned ministers make ministry happen.
Be the Change
When God calls His people to change, it starts with “me.” Every one of us needs change. God’s kind of change is a change that requires us to take a good look at ourselves and capture a God kind of hope for the future.