News of this appointment comes while I'm taking a course at Concordia St. Louis on "The Two Realms". How encouraging that the LCMS is opting to be proactive in political affairs, all the while striking the balance of theologically appropriate expectations. I pray that this will serve as an encouragement to local congregations to serve as lcrls (intentionally lower case) in the cities to which we've been called. Blessings, Dr. Steltz!