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I welcome the opportunity to answer questions regarding the beliefs and practices Lutheran Christians, especially questions comparing Lutherans with other Christian denominations or questions which contrast between various kinds of Lutherans. I am especially familiar with the more conservative Lutheran denominations (LCMS, ELS, WELS, etc.). I also take a great interest in examining new Christian movements and popular trends in Christianity from a Lutheran perspective. In addition, I can answer most questions about the original Greek text of the New Testament and its meaning, as well as questions regarding liturgy, evangelism, and preaching. A special area of interest in my ministry is race track chaplaincy/ministry, and I would love to provide information and guidance for anyone interested in this area.
I have been a pastor in the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod for the past six years at St. John's Lutheran Church in Burt, IA. I currently serve as chairman of the Personal Missions Subcommittee in the Missouri Synod's Iowa District West and as Track Chaplain at Algona Raceway in Algona, IA. I also write as a religion columnist for two local newspapers.
Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod
Algona Upper Des Moines (newspaper) Bancroft Register (newspaper)
B.A. Concordia University - Ann Arbor, MI (Biblical Languages) M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (Exegetical Theology, Pastoral Ministry & Missions)
Zion Lutheran Church (Columbia City, IN) Zion Lutheran Church (Altamont, IL) St. John's Lutheran Church (Burt, IA) Zion Lutheran Church (Lu Verne, IA) Algona Raceway (IA) Fairmont Raceway (MN) Hancock County Speedway (Britt, IA) Clay County Fairgrounds Raceway (Spencer, IA)
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Wally, Thanks for your question. I apologize for my delay in responding. My family recently returned from an out-of-state funeral for a relative, and since our return, I have been responsible for planning
Don, I would like to help with your question, but I don't think I have enough information, because there are no Bible commands regarding things like ages for church membership. However, each denomination
Shawn, Thanks for your question. Your questions about the validity of Lutheran and protestant churches are very common among Roman Catholics. I think the obstacle you are struggling with arises
Sam, Thanks for the follow-up. I'm glad my initial answer was helpful to you. I want to start out by clarifying that I do not intend to meddle in the affairs of your congregation or have any desire
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