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Remnant Article: When Church Unity Becomes Idolatry

In vol. 74, number 1-2 of the January/April 2010 Concordia Theological Quarterly the Rev. Mark C. Chavez of the ELCA had the following article: Biblical Authority in the ELCA Today. Of all the worldview issues which have led the ELCA … Continue reading

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Inform your Congregation

How to Accurately Inform Your Congregation about Lutheran Mission Alliance Materials: Brochure – This may be downloaded in .pdf format and printed for a bulletin insert or inclusion piecemeal in your bulletin or newsletter. Bulletin Paragraphs – Brief paragraphs about … Continue reading

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Why I Support Lutheran Mission Alliance

Righting the Good Ship Missouri The Goals and Purpose of the Lutheran Mission Alliance When I was a young man, I served in the U.S. Navy. During my service, I made three tours to Vietnam. On one of those tours, … Continue reading

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Not News to the LMA — Church Growth Methods Don’t Make Spiritual Christians – Bill Hybels, CG Guru

Excerpts from Bob Burney’s Article on Willow Creek’s Awakening (Editor: The undocumented suspicion of the “quick and easy Church Growth” methods was one of the reasons why Lutheran Mission Alliance was formed and supports the traditional Lutheran method of planting … Continue reading

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The Implications of Altar and Pulpit Fellowship Between the LCMS and the AALC

In item #4 of their statement, “Gifts of the Holy Spirit”, the AALC affirms “that faith includes knowledge, assent, and heartfelt trust.” The Evangelical Lutheran Church, in keeping with the Scriptures, understands this as faith subjectively speaking, that is, the … Continue reading

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