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Rev. Dr. Robert Kasper joins the Thought Leader Podcast to discuss what happened at The 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and how it affects the Michigan District, LCMS.
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You can reach Rev. Dr. Robert Kasper at robert.kasper@michigandistrict.org
Find out more about The 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at www.lcms.org/convention/national
For details about the elections and results, go to www.lcms.org/convention/national/elections
For details floor committee 6, seminary education and need for pastors, go to reporter.lcms.org/2023/floor-committee-6-affirms-seminary-education-and-need-for-pastors/
Here is a 2023 LCMS convention focus on universities discussion reporter.lcms.org/2023/2023-lcms-convention-focus-on-universities/
The Theological Conference is February 3, 2024
Ron Beck - August 8, 2023
LCMS Convention 2023 comments from a non- attendee, but an online part time viewer:
* Great resolutions passed that upheld our confessional position on the Bible and Book of Concord.
* Great resolutions passed that helped give guidance in living out our Christian life.
* The presence of four Concordia University Presidents who demonstrated their unity on doctrine, educational philosophy and in upholding synod’s by-laws. CUC, CUS, CUC and CUSTP
* A God pleasing decision to have Altar and Pulpit fellowship with four more Lutheran synods on the world-wide basis.
* A God pleasing decision in dropping fellowship with Japan Lutheran Church (JLC).
* Great papers each day on the convention theme of “We Preach Christ Crucified.”
* The importance of Lutheran catechesis was clearly and strongly pointed out by Pr. Bender and Prof Corzine.
* The firm stance by two martyrs from Finland ready to defend the faith.
* Pr. Seltz of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty stressed the importance of being involved in the Kingdom of the Left.
* Biblical guidance by missionary D. Preus in church planting.
* Delegates gave thanks to God for the preservation of the Gospel from the 1974 St. Louis seminary walkout.
It was a fulfilling time spent in affirming what it means to be a confessional Missouri Synod Lutheran. Praise be to God!
Gerald E Grimm - August 8, 2023
Rob,
Thankyou for the presentation. It was helpful.
Steve Grafe - August 9, 2023
Thanks Rob for all you do for us! Great breakdown each day and here. For those of us who lament a Synod that continues to try and move away from Advise and Counsel to a more authoritative oversight body – I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your honest candor. Blessings
Rev. Dr. Richard Zeile - August 9, 2023
Concordia Texas President Christian admitted on the floor that his Board voted to declare itself legally independent of the Synod on the basis of a rumor that they would be merged with another Concordia. This was an admission of the fiduciary irresponsibility they were called to repent of.
Beth DedMeritt - August 9, 2023
I listened, like to stay informed. Pastor Rob you did a great job of summimg things up and making it positive. Warmly, Beth D.