tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881617320676906596.post8000654584843715429..comments2024-01-02T16:09:57.364-07:00Comments on Intrepid Lutherans: Synod convention highlights - IL editionIntrepid Lutheranshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867580862562801804noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881617320676906596.post-34631528267906363942011-08-06T08:11:15.678-07:002011-08-06T08:11:15.678-07:00I find it sad to think people think that the silen...I find it sad to think people think that the silent majority needs a human being in the form of Pres. Schroeder (or whomever occupies that office) to lead them on any divisive issue. Do we really want human reasoning and the synod president or other leader to be the focus point or the Word of God?<br /><br />That said, in my face to face conversions with Pres. Schroeder, I find his servant's heart and humble yet strong approach to be refreshing. He is a common man who walks and talks with the people, confessing that he as a sinful human being can only do his job by the grace of God. While I am least able to speak for any of our synod leaders, I think Pres. Schroeder displays his leadership as a shepherd in his called office.<br /><br />We may wish for stronger measures to be taken in addressing the issues facing our synod, but our synodical system is not one to mirror this world's political system... rather one that addresses our eternal salvation. My belief is that most of our synod leaders and especially Pres. Schroeder have a love for the Lord in their calling. When he leaves the office of President of our synod, that will not change.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779923079892396026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881617320676906596.post-73254093197282141762011-08-05T08:42:33.416-07:002011-08-05T08:42:33.416-07:00Albert,
very astutely said. I think President Sc...Albert,<br /><br />very astutely said. I think President Schroeder not only should take off the boxing gloves, but I think, if he were to do so, would find the silent majority would stop being silent.<br /><br />Groups of people need strong leadership and President Schroeder needs to exhibit that Strength. It would've been better if he'd had to fight for the president's job--better if he'd have a chance to delineate between himself and someone else. That would've made it easier to be strong.<br /><br />andy groenwaldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881617320676906596.post-33546916791238347612011-08-05T07:53:42.086-07:002011-08-05T07:53:42.086-07:00Long time listener, first time caller here...
I w...Long time listener, first time caller here...<br /><br />I would offer a thought about your post.<br /><br />I think the jury is still out on whether or not re-electing Pres. Schroeder was a good thing. On the one hand, I do not think there are better alternatives, but may be I am just not in the know there. Unfortunately, I find his lack of vocal leadership currently dissapointing in areas or decisions I support and ones I disagree with. While I understand that he "could" be doing things behind the scenes, I would like some sort of out front voice on some of these divisive issues.<br /><br />I believe and agree with you that the convention delegates did the right thing to strongly push back on the NNIV translation. This translation should never be adopted.<br /><br />I also agree with the convention in not getting involved in specific congregational issues like Time of Grace, this is for the district to deal with. We do not want issues like these whether we agree or disagree being brought to conventions for resolution. We elect people to deal with these issues.<br /><br />If President Schroeder has an opinion on either issue and as a confessional Lutheran pastor (as he is talked about here) I hope he has voiced his disappointment with the translation committee and his thoughts on Time of Grace to the presidium in private. I believe strongly, though, that we need his leadership out front on these issues. You can only lead from the back of the bus for so long. It is time for him to step up and to see if he was the right choice.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Albert GallawayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881617320676906596.post-58511851046313809872011-08-04T17:32:04.196-07:002011-08-04T17:32:04.196-07:00From what I have heard, and from our congregation&...From what I have heard, and from our congregation's pastor's perspective, this NIV 2011 is really faulty....<br /><br />Has there been any discussion of going back to the KJV (500th anniversary this year) or the English version of Luther's Bible?<br /><br />Why are they so "locked in" to the NIV 2011 ?<br /><br />Also, just kicking the issue down the road 2 years, doesn't that just make a decision in 2 years more stressful?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com