It started with Holy Communion. When people ask me to share my experience with leaving the ELCA, the story begins where questions of church fellowship must always begin: the altar.…
How DEIA, Anti-Racism and CRT Are Becoming the New Gospel in the ELCA Any meaningful discussion of these modern-day heresies absolutely must begin and end with scripture. DEIA (Diversity, Equity,…
In my letter from the director for December 2022 I wrote about several concerns that arose in my mind as I read a November 16 news release from the ELCA…
Introduction A question I am often asked by people is this – How did it happen? How did LGBTQ+ values, priorities, and agenda completely take over the ELCA, and so…
After reading two recent communications from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, the only conclusion I can come to is this. She just does not get it. The first communication is…
Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Ethiopia Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) no longer receives support from the ELCA due to the 2009 ELCA churchwide assembly. …
I find that usually I can anticipate fairly accurately with whom I will agree or disagree. However, there are times when I am caught by surprise. Such was the case…
Earlier this year, I noticed that ELCA Advocacy had given the Equality Act its full and unqualified endorsement. It also encouraged members of the ELCA to write their Senators, calling…
I remember well the first time I met Paull Spring. It was in a meeting in a Gullixson Hall classroom at Luther Seminary that would lead to the beginning of…