John has left a new comment on your post "Jeske's Name - 14 Times, Jesus' Name - Once:Jeske...":
sadoc,
My point is that what Time of Grace does can hardly be called outreach. It does nothing to guide folks to any resource other than Time of Grace.
Is the sacrament of Holy Baptism available at Time of Grace? It is not.
Is the sacrament of the Lord's Supper available at Time of Grace? It is not.
Does Time of Grace guide folks to resources in their area where they can be properly instructed/catechized? It does not.
These facts lead this layman to believe that Time of Grace exists only to perpetuate Time of Grace.
As far as your comment about the typical WELS pastor not doing much outreach:
I want the shepherd called to tend the flock of which I am a member to do exactly that, first and foremost.
So what if a great shepherd is not so hot at outreach? Maybe the congregation needs to be sure that it has a great evangelism committee/board in place.
