Sadly, we no longer have a fraternal insurance/investment company for Lutherans of the Missouri Synod. Thrivent has morphed into an entity that is just another company, and I no longer see reason for any particular loyalty. In the future, I plan to "shop around" when looking for insurance/investment opportunities. The Thrivent dollars given for local good use is much appreciated. Many good things have been made possible. However, can I support Thrivent exclusively because of the past? No. I also realize there are many Thrivent employees that sincerely support our LCMS theology, and my thanks goes out to them. But the fact remains -Thrivent is now "just another company".