Daystar Journal Fall 2011
The Prophetic Ministry and the Promising Tradition
The fall Issue of the Daystar Journal is built around the theme of the
"Prophetic Ministry and Promising Tradition." Coming out of Lutheran church
bodies that emphasized the "pastoral" ministry, a "prophetic" ministry that
addressed both church and society was scarce and seldom welcomed. Yet, current
problems in the church (in this case, the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod) and
in our society, cry out for a word reflecting the message of the prophets of
old.
While the Hebrew prophets condemned the attitudes and actions of their
contemporaries, they did so out of concern for the destruction that was coming
soon. Calling for a change of heart and actions they also promised a restoration
flowing out of the wonderful grace and mercy of God. Coming out of the
"Promising Tradition" the Daystar community anchors its hope in the Gospel of
Christ and in that hope finds the courage to look at the challenges ahead.
The fall issue features an article by David Domsch, which takes a close look at
the "Fear" that constrains pastors and people in the LC-MS. Art Simon, formerly
the head of Bread for the World, addresses the quietism of many Lutherans which
permits selfishness and evil to dominate our political system. Lawyer Myron
Allenstein, protests the new anti-immigration bill in Alabama and two campus
pastors are lifted up who were notable for their prophetic ministries.
Myron Allenstein: Immigration in Alabama
Robert Schmidt: Naming the Devils
Eugene Brueggemann: Remembering Wayne Saffen