In reply to Kyle.

Hi Kyle,
You are so right; doctrine is everything!! You might want to check out the book "Has American Christianity Failed" by Bryan Wolfmueller. I am starting a Bible study based on this book soon, and it has some very insightful observations as to why sound doctrine is so hard to find now in mainline American churches. It is available through Concordia Publishing House, definately would recommend it! I was born, baptized, confirmed LCMS and find the teachings of our church body are even more important today due to our societal decline! (And no, I'm not an LCMS employee or CPH employee, but truth is truth, and this is what the LCMS teaches!)