"Rev. Harrison graduated in 1989 with a Master of Divinity degree and in 1991 with a Master of Sacred Theology (STM) degree from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. He is presently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis."
on Facebook to show support for Harrison.
Jerry Kieschnick jumped the shark several times lately. "Jumping the shark" is an expression currently used for going too far, based on the low-point in Happy Days when Fonzie on skis jumped over a shark.
Some episodes include:
1. Backing Benke and getting Wally Schulz fired. Barry-McCain did nothing about Benke, so Wally had to pay the price. Dan Preus blinked, recusing himself. Remember the Reformation anyone?
2. Kicking Issues Etc off the air and selling KFUO.
3. Promoting the Blue Ribbon Commission to accumulate power in his office.
4. Fueling additional inroads in Church Growth, after years of "conservative" CG support from Bohlmann and Barry-McCain.
Missouri is really a loose federation, so leading it is more like herding stray cats. However, there is such a thing as doctrinal leadership, which is sadly lacking in the Lutheran Church today.
Harrison seems to be promoting a synod-wide study of the Scriptures and the Confessions, which is developing in WELS too. If this catches one, hundreds of officials are going to say, "Oh my, I just realized - I am a Babtist!"
Nothing else has worked. They might as well try the efficacious Word.
Some thought ELCA members would be fleeing in 1987. I seemed to be the only one sounding the alarm. The rest were snoozing. Now the exit doors are jammed open as pastors, congregations, and retired bishops leave ELCA.
The convention starts July 10 in Houston.
