This is the third article in the Epiphany (Winter) issue of the Daystar Journal on the subject of missions. It inquires whether the present synodical directives are the best way to reach out to those affected by the homosexual debates going on in the nation. “Marriage Policies” of the LCMS: Are We Seeking to Reach…
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Another Look at Romans 16:17–20[1] By William J. Hassold Paul’s directive in Romans 16:17, “avoid them,” has significantly influenced the attitude of some in the LCMS as to the proper way in which to relate to other Christians and even other Lutherans. This passage helped to shape the attitude of the fathers of the…
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Arnold J. Voigt (Revised October 1999) The following contains resources and commentary in dialogue with Women in the Church: Scriptural Principles and Ecclesial Practice, A Report of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (St. Louis: CTCR, September 1985). Introduction The question of women’s participation in the life, structure, and…
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As members of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod desiring to support the mission of the Synod and to be faithful to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, we declare the following to be our Eucharistic understanding and practice: Christ instituted the Sacrament of His Body and Blood to nourish and…
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Affirmations of God’s Mission Adopted by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (1965) Prayer Read at the Beginning of the Report of the Floor Committee on Missions: O God the Father, who didst send Thy Son into the world to redeem the world, which Thou didst create for Thy glory; O God the Son, who hast redeemed…
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In Nomine Jesu A Statement We, the undersigned, as individuals, members of Synod, conscious of our responsibilities and duties before the Lord of the Church, herewith subscribe to the following statement: *ONE* We affirm our unswerving loyalty to the great evangelical heritage of historic Lutheranism. We believe in its message and mission for this crucial…
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By David Domsch For the last decade the LCMS has received significant contributions from the Marvin M. Schwan Charitable Foundation. Though this donor’s identity has been known for some time, the size and use of its gifts have remained largely hidden. This brief inquiry into the foundation and its relationship to the LCMS Board…
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The Priesthood of ALL the Baptized1 By Luther Engelbrecht2 As the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod struggles with proposals with regard to its corporate structure, there is a bigger challenge confronting the church body. This is the need for a deeper understanding and more effective response to God’s will and way regarding “who” we are and…
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By Robert Schmidt At its recent convention, the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod resolved to deal with the question of licensed deacons. The President is to create a task force to develop a plan “to resolve questions about individuals who are not rightly called (prepared, examined, called and ordained) serving congregations of The Lutheran…
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By Jim Butler I was sitting in my office one quiet afternoon many years ago when the telephone rang. It was the New England district president (whose office was located in our church building). A meeting would be taking place at Concordia College, Bronxville, the next day. He’d just found out about it and…
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