I concur with both President Yeadon and Brother Pfotenhauer. The LCMS possesses a solid theological and historical position within the landscape of American Christianity. As President Yeadon also pointed out we have many energized, faithful pastors and laypeople who spend their days and their energy in faithful service to our Lord and their neighbor. However, there is also the reality is that playing field is changing. This study has helped to quantify what we have been sensing for some time. With this study, and some other work that LCMS Stewardship will be doing, we seek help us embrace and THRIVE in our role as a faithful remnant church. This is not an excuse. It is a call to repentance and faithful action. No one in LCMS Stewardship is content with our Synod being a shrinking violet. We only seek to serve the Church in helping us see where we have been, where we are and highlight the strengths that we have going forward in ministry. I am eagerly looking forward to where the Lord is leading the LCMS.