I am humbled that Issues, Etc. chose my sermon for their weekly Sermon Review. I often think about the sermon diagnostic that Pr Wilken uses, but generally feel that my own sermons don’t fully measure up. It’s a good reason for me to keep listening to Issues, Etc., and I hope you will too (and support them – they need and deserve it)!
Tagged: Issues Etc., Preaching, Todd Wilken
Among Christians in general, and LCMS insiders in particular, there has been great rejoicing over the Hosanna-Tabor v EEOC case. While glad for a clear victory for religious liberty, and the right of churches to choose their ministers, the outcome bothered me for a variety of reasons. I hadn’t shared that dismay too widely, but was delighted to hear Todd Wilken on the Issues, Etc. radio program voice his concerns with his usual concision and passion. A summary: The case demonstrates deep problems in the LCMS dispute resolution process It weakens the status of church employees in the LCMS The church shows an inability to admit any fault, instead hiding behind lawyers and the courts The church shows it is inclined not to care…
You may have already seen this elsewhere, but if not, The Wilken Plan for synodical restructuring is worth reading.
Tagged: Missouri Synod, Todd Wilken