This article was helpful to understand the Synod and LCMS Seminaries position, including the “why”. It could have been stronger had it also addressed the shortage of Pastors and how that gap will be closed. While the article points out the absolute necessity that LCMS Pastors are properly trained, certified, called and ordained, it does not point out the doctrinal or confessional insufficiencies of LHOS or CMPL that make them unqualified to raise up Pastors.