Like it or not I am a lifer on the Missouri road (so far).  That is, like it or not from their point of view, not mine.  

 

Missouri is a bit of a back road when looked at in the big scope of ancient and modern Christian history.  But those who appreciate confessional Lutheranism as a critical part of historic Christianity, believe it and its associated sister churches have an importance above and beyond their numbers.

 

In this day and age and in modern America, Lutheranism seems to have a hard time understanding it’s place.  American Lutheranism is influenced by many religious forces and shows the effects in many ways.  

 

Further, like many organizations, especially religious ones, honest critical self-evaluation is not one our strong points.  

 

So I would like to give consideration to all these things as time goes by.