Oct 2007 
Newsletter 

Dr. Gerald Kieschnick Installed as President Third Time 
One Delegate’s Impression of the Convention
Where Are You Going, Missouri?
The Challenge Is To Be Both Faithful and Fruitful

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Jesus First is a rapidly-growing movement within The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. We believe Christ has called the church to be Gospel-centered, mission-driven, and future-oriented. We know thousands of people in the LCMS are concluding that church and ministry values important to them are no longer being expressed by major segments of church leadership. We want the Gospel to remain first in our personal faith and in our relationships with each other. We call on all church leaders to make sure Jesus' way of love and mission to others remains the highest priority in the life and ministries of the whole church.
 
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Reconciliation
Prior to the 2007 convention of the Synod, Jesus First published a series of articles in several editions of its pre-convention newsletter that expressed opinions regarding the candidates for major offices of our Synod. I personally produced nearly all of the articles. One of the editions spoke of the nominees for the office of Secretary of our Synod, one of whom was Rev. Raymond Hartwig. An article I wrote alleged that he was in part responsible for the costly lawsuit filed against our Synod. A related article called into question his handling of another matter as Secretary of our Synod. ...(more)

Dr. Gerald Kieschnick Installed as President Third Time  
In his installation on September 8, 2007 President Gerald Kieschnick noted that this is the third time he has taken on the President’s duties. He stated, “I stand before you a wiser man, more fully understanding and aware of the challenges, opportunities, duties, and responsibilities of the office. One would think that with the passing of six years the comfort level would have increased to the extent that the sense of urgency of the task would wane. I assure you that such is hardly the case...(more)


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