Topic: synodical

26 January AD 1915; transferred to 28 January* Matthias Loy (1828-1915) was born on 17 March to Matthias and Christina Loy, a pair of German immigrants. The family lived in near-poverty in Cumberland ... discuss

I'm not a huge fan of Lutherquest, but the following linked discussion has some excellent points and exchanges regarding whether or not there is a synodical position on this question.Is Birth Contro ... discuss

I have great respect and admiration for our synodical president Rev. Matthew Harrison's bold defense of our religious liberties.  It is my prayer that Pastor Harrison will now be just as bold a ... discuss

26 January AD 1915; transferred to 28 January*Matthias Loy (1828-1915) was born on 17 March to Matthias and Christina Loy, a pair of German immigrants. The family lived in near-poverty in Cumberland C ... discuss

At a recent symposium on Lutheran schools, Rev. Mark Zarling (president of Martin Luther College) drew attention to the declining birthrate of his synod (Wisconsin) as well as others (Missouri and ELS ... discuss

Fellow South Wisconsin LCMS pastor from my district, Rev. Dan Torkelson, has posted the following insightful thoughts regarding the sale of KFUO-FM radio station in St. Louis. (posted with his permis ... discuss

This may surprise some readers of Ask the Pastor: I’ve been asked to resign my pastorate here in Emma, Missouri. I’ll provide a bit of background in this preface and then let you read the followin ... discuss

If not, why has Women Pastors? The Ordination of Women in a Biblical, Lutheran Perspective vanished from Concordia Publishing House? This collection of essays edited by synodical executive Matthew C. ... discuss

Q1: I worship at an LCMS church in Minnesota. Here, the ELCA “branch” of the Lutheran Church is dominant. My understanding is that many of their positions are unbiblical, including, their ... discuss

One notable quotable starts like so: “Christians are like fertilizer…” What a pleasant image of agricultural richness evoked in our minds… no? However, the middle and final pa ... discuss

Epiphany 3“Us and Them and Truth in Christ”1 Corinthians 1:10-18Since I've come to Wisconsin and been converted as a Packers fan, I've enjoyed watching them play. (Sadly the Packers' season ended ... discuss

MEMOTO: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod FROM: Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, President SUBJECT: Statement regarding 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly ActionDATE: ... discuss

Last Sunday, The Rev David Curry, Rector of Christ Church, Windsor, Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, circulated to his parish some notes on General Synod 2007.  One of his parishi ... discuss

The following essay is reprinted by permission from CAT 41 News."I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstai ... discuss

Daring in St. Louis My first time attending the Higher Things Youth Conference was this July. We gathered in St. Louis, my former place of residence while attending seminary. Some 1500 or so attend ... discuss