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Talk or Fight -- Which Will Win At Convention?

Talk or Fight — Which Will Win at Convention?

July 15, 2023 Chuck Mueller Essays and Articles, Overtures Leave a comment

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. 

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Advice on Resolution 7-03

Resolutions 7-03  (Today’s Business 1, Pages 139-141). To Call Concordia University Texas Leadership to Repentance

July 10, 2023 Chuck Mueller Jr. Overtures, Resolutions Leave a comment

7-03 calls for CTX to repent. After hearing the story from both sides, delegates should vote for everyone to repent and resolve the CTX issue.

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NEB President Richard Snow writes "In Deed...It Is Time" to put Vision Into Practice

In Deed…It Is Time to Put Vision Into Practice

June 9, 2023 Chuck Mueller Candidates, Essays and Articles, Synod News Leave a comment

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.

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Veteran Leaders Make the Case for New LCMS Leadership

Veteran Leaders Make the Case for New LCMS Leadership

May 30, 2023 Chuck Mueller Jr. Candidates, Essays and Articles, Synod News Leave a comment

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.

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Sunday Midnight Deadline to Register

March 17, 2023 Chuck Mueller Synod News Leave a comment

Sunday at midnight is the registration deadline. Unless you register, others will make the choice for you.

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March 19 is the Deadline to Register Congregational Voters

March 19 Deadline to Register Congregational Voters

February 28, 2023 Chuck Mueller Jr. Synod News Leave a comment

March 19 is the registration deadline. Unless you register, your congregation cannot participate in the Synod election. Others will make the choice for you.

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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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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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Texas DP Newman reports CTX leaders are committed to the confession of the LCMS

Newman: CTX Leaders are Committed to the Confession of the LCMS

November 29, 2022 Chuck Mueller Jr. Essays and Articles, Synod News Leave a comment

Newman reports the CTX leaders are committed to the confession of the LCMS. Their recent vote is about governance, not leaving.

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