A Fraternal Conversation: The State of Our Synod in 2024
“. . . a united voice against errors that are officially adopted in convention, tolerated, and/or promoted in the LCMS.” The ACELC exists to be that voice. Offering fraternal correction is what Christians do for each other. Priscilla and Aquila corrected Apollos when they found that his teaching was not accurate. (Acts 18: 26). The apostle Paul “opposed [Peter] to his face” when he saw that Peter’s “conduct was not in step with truth of the Gospel” (Galatians 2: 14). Likewise, Paul encourages Timothy to avoid unnecessary quarrels and to correct his opponents with humility and respect (2 Timothy 2: 25).
The ACELC desires to follow Paul’s advice and to offer correction faithfully, clearly, and with wisdom. So it is, that this year’s conference will examine the present state of the LCMS with respect to three of the ten errors we have identified for correction: Communion practice, the unbiblical removal of pastors, and the role of women in the church. Not only will the conference offer insight into where things stand today in our synod, we will also hear about Lutheran history and the theology of correcting error in the church. You are invited to come and hear from
Rev. Jeffrey Hemmer, Assistant to President Harrison
Rev. John Hill, Wyoming District President
Rev. Dr. Martin Noland, Grace Lutheran Church, San Mateo, California
Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders, Iowa District East President
Rev. Jason Braaten, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Tuscola, Illinois, Banquet Speaker
Please join us in praying that this year’s conference will bear fruit, and please join us June 18th and 19th at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kansas City, MO.
A Fraternal Conversation: The State of Our Synod in 2024
June 18 & 19, 2024
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Kansas City, MO
Presenters:
Rev.John Hill – State of the Synod Regarding Holy Communion
Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders – State of the Synod Regarding the Office of Holy Ministry
Rev. Jeff Hemmer – State of the Synod Regarding the Role of Women in the Church
Rev. Jason Braaten – Banquet Speaker
Rev. Dr. Martin Noland – Historical View of Correction in the Lutheran Church
Past Conference Presentations:
Catechesis and Synodical Unity, 2022
Ecclesiastical Supervision, 2021
The Church's Mission & Evangelistic Task, 2019
Unionism & Syncretism, 2018
The Order of Creation, 2017
Dispute Resolution, 2016
Unbiblical Removal of Pastors, 2015
Office of the Holy Ministry, 2014
The Divine Service, 2013
The Lord’s Supper!, 2012
Addressing Error in The LCMS, 2011
This video serves as a great discussion prompter for congregations, gatherings of circuit pastors, districts—all who care about the spiritual well-being of our brothers and sisters in Christ within the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. It spells out clearly the issues of doctrine and practice that continue to cause division within our synod and threaten our ability to walk together. It also shows our desire assist in the return to faithfulness within our synod.
We encourage you to watch this video, and use the study guides, as we together seek to deal with such issues, guided by the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. We pray that these resources, and others available through the ACELC website, will be a blessing to you and our synod. We welcome your feedback.