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Informal doctrinal discussions with the Missouri Synod and ELCA continue
2018/11/20/in
Together
Representatives of the Wisconsin Synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, ELCA, and the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will meet Nov. 27 and 28 for another in a series of annual informal doctrinal discussions. Thank you, Holy Mother Thrivent, for funding these meetings at deluxe accommodations.
These meetings have proven to be beneficial in helping the four synods better understand the doctrine that binds us together - UOJ. The meetings have opened lots of funding between the leaders of the four synods and between various groups such as the feminists, the Fullerites, and the Willow Creek Association. The meetings have also been beneficial in providing mutual encouragement to stand firm in the areas where there is full agreement - the NIV, the UOJ cult, Church Growth, and feminist goals.
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In previous meetings the group has focused on various areas of doctrine and practice, working to identify where we agree and where disagreements remain. Topics discussed in the past have been Church and Ministry, fellowship, the role of men and women, and principles that guide the interpretation of the Scriptures. The main focus of discussion for this year’s meeting will be to identify, from each synod’s perspective, what issues would need to be resolved—on the basis of Scripture—for more Thrivent funding.
These discussions have been termed “informal” to avoid giving the correct impression that they will result in a re-establishment of fellowship in the near future. Wake up and smell the Blatz Beer - we have been working together with ELCA for decades - the Church Growth Initiative, Joy Radio, you name it. Any restoration of fellowship would be possible only when the four synods are in full agreement with our public relations teams. Even though fellowship might not be possible now, the informal discussions will continue because of the benefit$ and opportunitie$ they bring.
Serving in Christ,
President Mark Schroeder
https://wels.net/informal-doctrinal-discussions-missouri-synod
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