In reply to LCMS Church Information Center.

@Russell I disagree with your view of this important issue. You call for a change of leadership, yet I am not sure you would be satisfied with the change you are seeking. President Matt Harrison does well to preach Law and Gospel and he does well direct us to Christ Crucified for the Wicked. He steers clear of the illegitimate practices of church growth theology.

Concordia Seminary, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer, directs its Specific Ministry Pastoral students to church planting conferences, including the FiveTwo's Wiki Conference. According to Lutheran Layman Tim Wood, this organization directs SMP students away from the Lutheran Confessions and denies the Power of Gods' Word. This is very concerning to those who hold to the Confessions and God's Word. Be careful what you wish for.

I think it is important for Christians to have a forum to discuss and act as Citizens. That's also part of our vocation, to be citizens. President Harrison isn't seeking to impose Christian rule in the United States as you seem to suppose. He is rather calling for our society to recognize the religious pluralism in our nation and to permit Christians to exercise their faith without fear of retaliation. There is ample opportunity for those seeking civil service to engage another servant who doesn't have a moral conviction against gay marriage.