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Why the SMP Program Works, & Naming the False Binaries Failing the People in the Pews of the LCMS

When Will Half the LCMS be Gone? The Data is Alarming & the Threat is Existential

While Other Conservative Denominations Are Actually Growing, LCMS Membership Decline Accelerates; Oblivion Not Inevitable if Addressed Now

Author of Meddling Pastors’ Ryan Turnipseed Support Letter, LCEF Board Member, Appointed 1st Vice-President of LCMS Central Illinois District Following Mohr Arrest, Resignation

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Average LCMS Member Nearly 61 Years Old; Denomination Among Oldest as Weekly Worship Attendance Craters to Just 33% of Baptized Members — Among Worst of Theologically Conservative Denominations

LCMS Southeastern District Publishes 2025 Annual Report; Reports Impressive Growth for the Gospel; Models Transparency That is Needed from All Districts, Synod

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What Shapes Healthy Lutheran Churches? A Conversation with LCMS Rev. Dan Hauser

Rev. Eric Johnson, LCMS Southern District President, Shares His Thoughts on the State of the LCMS & What We Should Do In Response

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LCMS Publishes 2025 National Youth Gathering Lutheran Youth & Adult Leader Poll Results, Limited Trend Information

LCMS Concordia University Wisconsin Negotiating Sale of Ann Arbor Campus to Christian Organization in Addition to Discussions with University of Michigan

LCMS DCE Mike Jessop on the Barna Research Revealing Why Gen Z is More Open to Faith Than We Might Realize; What Works, What Doesn’t

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7 Church Trends Shaping 2026: #5 – Why Pastors Feel They Are Losing Influence to Social Media Algorithms

How Lutheran Hour Speaker LCMS Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler Prepares Sermons, Memorizes Scripture, Preaches to Millions

Beware the “Old Adam” with a Seminary Degree Who Turns Good Theology into Law, Gospel Into a Measuring Stick, Worship Into a Doctrinal Audit, & Grace Into a Self-Improvement Plan

Truth & Light Media Newsletter – February 17, 2026

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Dilogous Administrators: How LCMS Administrators are Subverting Lutheran Education & Ministry at Home & Overseas – A Perspective from Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Schulz of The Lutheran School of Theology, Kenya

University of Michigan in Talks with Concordia University Wisconsin to Purchase Abandoned LCMS Ann Arbor Campus

Discord in Ann Arbor Over Possible Purchase of LCMS Concordia University Campus by University of Michigan

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Christian Nationalism Done Right Looks Like This

LCMS Concordia Publishing House (CPH) Makes the Book of Concord Available to Everyone for Free!

Why Some Denominations are Growing and the LCMS Isn’t; Evangelistic Growth Must Begin with a Change in Mindset & Approaches While Remaining Rooted in our Theology

LCMS Pastor & Theologian Rev. Gabe Kasper on Why “Spiritual But Not Religious” Isn’t Enough

7 Church Trends Shaping 2026: #4 – Worship Must Make Room for People to Encounter God Through His Holy Spirit & Allow His People to Respond

A Hopeful Vision for the LCMS: The AIM (Austin Intercultural Missions) Network – Local Churches & Leaders Work Together to Share Passion, Resources to Reach Non-Traditional Communities for Christ

LCMS Black Clergy Caucus to Celebrate 150 Years of Faith, Witness, & Leadership: Empowering & Advancing the Next Generation; Plan to Attend July 7-10, 2026

Concordia University Ann Arbor Continues Claiming Property Tax Exemption for Abandoned Campus; How Does Not Paying These Taxes Honor Paul’s Words in Romans 13:6, LCMS Institutional Leadership Integrity?

Can the LCMS be Both Confessional & Missional? Yes! It Can Be & It Should Be! A Conversation with the 1st Gen Z Pastor in the LCMS, Rev. Brandon Boos

Read Updates from the 3 Showcase Ministries & Watch the Recap Video from the Collaborative, “Anti-Conference,” LCMS Loved+Sent Summit; How the Holy Spirit is Working!

1517 Podcast Launches with “The Future of Lutheranism Belongs to the Builders”

Does the LCMS Have a Problem with Women? Sexual Grooming & Abuse, Dismissiveness, Disparagement, Disrespect, & Silencing Are Not How Christ Loves, Values, & Treats His Bride, the Church

LCMS Lutheran Hour Ministries Lenten Devotions to Help You Center Your Heart on Jesus, Reflect on His Passion for His People, His Church

500+ Lutherans for Racial Justice Members Still Waiting for Response to Request for Pastoral Statement from LCMS President Rev. Matthew Harrison Regarding Ethical & Legal Concerns in US Immigration Enforcement

Christian Self-Defense Isn’t a Dirty Word: The Difference Between Refusing Revenge & Refusing Responsibility

Why the SMP Program Works, & Naming the False Binaries Failing the People in the Pews of the LCMS

Karsten Christiansen
March 3, 2026

When Will Half the LCMS be Gone? The Data is Alarming & the Threat is Existential

Karsten Christiansen
March 3, 2026

While Other Conservative Denominations Are Actually Growing, LCMS Membership Decline Accelerates; Oblivion Not Inevitable if Addressed Now

Karsten Christiansen
March 3, 2026

Author of Meddling Pastors’ Ryan Turnipseed Support Letter, LCEF Board Member, Appointed 1st Vice-President of LCMS Central Illinois District Following Mohr Arrest, Resignation

Karsten Christiansen
March 2, 2026