I have become deeply concerned about the direction not just our church is going but the entire LCMS. It pains me greatly, words don't do it justice. I am torn as to whether to stay in the LCMS and find another church, or try and find another denomination altogether.
Kieschnick and Co. are the beginning of the end for the LCMS. There will be the removal of the commitment to Biblical inerrancy, syncretism, women pastors, women deacons, women elders, and same-sex blessing or "union" ceremonies in the next five to ten years, mark my words. I'll bet they even join the National Council of Churches.
So far, there's no hint of that and if they ever go that way, I'm outta here. I'm so grateful for those who are watchful.
Considering the uproar that was created simply by firing these two radio personalities, it seems they're going to have trouble going any farther.
Wow. I could have written your post myself. It exactly describes our church and my feelings as well. I have a hard time imagining any church other than LCMS but at the rate things are deteriorating, we may be forced elsewhere.
It hurts deeply. Our oldest granddaughter was confirmed last year but we have three others coming up. Among many great concerns, I fear our pastor will retire and there will not be another to properly teach confirmation class.
Thank you for your prayers. I will do the same for you. I wasn’t in the church during Seminex but I hear that it was similar. LCMS survived that but frankly I don’t know if this erosion will be stopped.
All we can do is pray, fight the good fight, and stay true to the Word. I trust the Holy Spirit to guide my future decisions but admittedly, I’m terribly anxious about it.