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Recent content by Questant

  1. Questant

    DO LCMS PEOPLE SEE THEMSELVES AS "STANDOFFISH, MYSTERIOUS AND DON'T PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS"?

    How do you witness/evangelize? From what you are saying (that you are "required to be standoffish") it appears that Rev. Mark Wood, Director of LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry - and the LCMS "Every One A Witness" program is a waste of time!!!
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    DO LCMS PEOPLE SEE THEMSELVES AS "STANDOFFISH, MYSTERIOUS AND DON'T PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS"?

    I don't believe the people who said they saw the LCMS people as standoffish, don't play well with others or mysterious were saying this in a disparaging way. They were just making an observation. It seems obvious you did not listen to the videos I provided a link to. I suggest you do so, and...
  3. Questant

    HAVE ANY LCMS PERSON HERE TAKEN THE "EVERY ONE A WITNESS" COURSE ON HOW TO EVANGELIZE?

    The "Every One A Witness" IS from the LCMS! It is a program led by Rev. Mark Wood, head of the Director of LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry and as the Director of the LCMS Revitalization Initiative. In his roles he identifies, develops and promotes resources for assisting congregations with...
  4. Questant

    DO LCMS PEOPLE SEE THEMSELVES AS "STANDOFFISH, MYSTERIOUS AND DON'T PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS"?

    I found this video online where LCMS Pastor Will Weedon and other LCMS members talk with a non-LCMS person who is a church historian/Christian. He gives his and others he has interviewed perspective of the LCMS church and it's members. Please listen to PART 1 (and PART 2) of this video series...
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    HAVE ANY LCMS PERSON HERE TAKEN THE "EVERY ONE A WITNESS" COURSE ON HOW TO EVANGELIZE?

    Soooo, what is YOUR perspective on this 'movement'? Can the LCMS overcome their "insular" ways and learn how to reach out to non-LCMS people?
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    HAVE ANY LCMS PERSON HERE TAKEN THE "EVERY ONE A WITNESS" COURSE ON HOW TO EVANGELIZE?

    I am not a member of the LCMS church, but am investigating it. There are a lot of things I like, but one thing I find interesting...Lutherans (LCMS) don't seem to know HOW to evangelize. I came across several articles on this BY LCMS members, and they admit this is true. I also came across a...
  7. Questant

    Need clarification on LCMS differences between INFANT and ADULT water baptism.

    Thanks for getting back with me, but unfortunately, this does NOT answer my question. It is a stock answer we have found often in LCMS literature. We know that the LCMS (along with other mainline denominations) are loosing members for a variety of reasons. ONE reason is that it seems they have...
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    NEW MEMBER! Just saying Hello! Have LOTS of questions for LCMS people.

    Thanks for the welcomes! Haven't received any input from my post on the Lutheran sub-forum. Maybe I asked too difficult a question?:wave:
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    Need clarification on LCMS differences between INFANT and ADULT water baptism.

    This is a LONG POST, just to let you know beforehand. My husband and I are investigating the LCMS church. We feel it fits our Christian perspective the best, but because we are coming from the United Methodist denomination there are a few differences. Not many, but a few. We have looked to...
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    NEW MEMBER! Just saying Hello! Have LOTS of questions for LCMS people.

    Looking forward to being on these forums. My spouse and I are investigating the LCMS, and have lots of questions. We are Christians, but are coming from another denomination. Despite our doing a LOT of reading at LCMS.org, we are still confused on SOME of the doctrine. Could use some help...