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2026 LCMS Synodical President Election Series: The Right Man for This Moment — Why Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann Should Lead the LCMS as Our New President; A Truth & Light Media Endorsement

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LCMS 2026 Synodical President Election Series: Your Vote is Your Voice — Why This Election Deserves Every Voter’s Faithful, Personally Engaged, & Independent Participation

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LCMS Michigan District President Rev. David Davis Interviews Synodical President Nominee, Concordia Seminary Professor, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann Ahead of Election; Other Nominees Declined Interview Invitations

May 27, 2026, T&LM Newsletter – CUS President Hardy Reveals Secret Criteria Used for Prior Approval Process & Won’t Share; What Character & Competencies are Needed in Our Next President?; CUW Nets $100M+ from CUAA Closure

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Martin Luther’s Forgotten Theological Influence on America’s Constitution & Bill of Rights: Individual Conscience Foundational to Free Speech, Religious Liberty; Personal Faith & Limited Church Authority Shaped Founder’s Vision of Limited Government

Data Scientist Ryan Burge’s Latest Research: This is Not Simple Generational Replacement — The Data Say Millennials & Gen Z Will Not Save the American Church

God Works Weekly Podcast: ULC’s Jack Kalleberg’s Unique Perspective on Raising Up Leaders in the Church

Law, Gospel, & the Shape of Faithful Living — LCMS Synodical President Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann’s Perspective

Nurturing Faith in God’s Children: Concordia Center for the Family Offers Free Family Discipleship Booklet; Learn More & Download Here

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LCMS Synodical President Nominee Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann on the LCMS & the Opportunity Ahead — A Short Take

Why Most Leaders Lose Their Curiosity (Fear) & How to Get It Back (Boldness): A Conversation with Respected LCMS Leaders Dr. Cole Braun & Dr. Ryan Bredow

LCMS Commission on Theology & Church Relations (CTCR) Member, Concordia Seminary Professor, Synodical President Nominee, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann’s Expository on the October 2025 “Unity in Doctrine; Uniformity & Variety in Practice” Report

2026 LCMS Synodical President Election Series: After 16 Years – Why the LCMS Needs New Leadership Now & What That Leadership Must Look Like — An Analysis of the Harrison Era, Its Limits, & the Urgent Case for Synodical President Transition

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The Songwriter Initiative Releases Latest LCMS Doctrinally Reviewed “Your Word Is Growing In Me”; Cornerstone for Brand New 2026-2027 Chapel Curriculum

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LCMS Convention Overture 5-37 To Clarify Doctrine of Holy Trinity Over Against Eternal Functional Subordination (EFS) of the Son; Has EFS Found Its Way Into CPH Book “Women Pastors?” & “The Order of Creation” CTCR Document?

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Walking the Talk in Christian Love — A Perspective on Life in Our LCMS

The Parable of the Talents: A Very Personal Perspective From the Pew & the People Who Are Actually Impacted by the Decisions Made by LCMS Leaders Thousands of Miles Away

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LCMS Pacific Southwest District Discusses Important Topics of the Business of Ministry, Stewardship of Resources, & the Roles of Human Resources & Administrative Support

Historic KFUO Radio Tower on LCMS Concordia Seminary St. Louis Campus Comes Tumbling Down; Station Now Broadcasting from Tower in Illinois & Using Latest Technology

You’re Going to Want to Watch This: LCMS Synodical President Nominee, 24-Year Concordia Seminary Professor, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann Answers 5 Questions for the People in the Pews of Our Congregations

Can You Raise Godly Children? 1517’s Dr. Scott Keith’s Reminder That Jesus Died & Rose for Us, Our Sins are Forgiven, We are His Children, Nothing Can Separate Us From His Love

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Concordia University System (CUS) President Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy: LCMS Prior Approval Process Has Secret Criteria That Are Intentionally Hidden to All But Three People; Prior Approval Needs Reformed to Eliminate Fiat Powers of the Elite

What is a Synod? What Does a Synodical President Do? The Greek & Latin Roots Reveal that a Synod is a “Gathering” & a President “Presides” Over that Gathering; No Compelled Practices; No Authoritarian Control; We Gather for Good, Consensus, Love, Respect, & Jesus

2026 LCMS Synodical President Election Series: The Character, Competencies, Qualities, and Qualifications Needed in Our Next President

Mobbing: Organized Spiritual Abuse in the LCMS; It’s Time to Drain the Swamp & Elect New Leadership Across Synod

Michigan-Based Reporter on the Front Line of the LCMS Concordia University Ann Arbor Closing & Sale, Sam Jane, Shares What Really Happened to CUAA & Why Emotions Remain Raw

Is the LCMS Not in a Pastoral Shortage? Or Are We in Denial?

Why Are Pastors Leaving the Ministry? Is the LCMS Focusing Too Much on Pathways & Not Enough on Outcomes?

America’s Pastor Pipeline is Collapsing

LCMS RSO Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat to Open New Missouri Location in June to Serve Greater Numbers of Church Workers

Jewish Lawmakers Face an Explosion of Antisemitism

Assaults Against Jews in US Reach 46-Year High

Do Christians Have to Tithe? What the Bible Really Says — LCMS Pastor James Huenink’s Short Video Explains

2026 LCMS Synodical President Election Series: The Right Man for This Moment — Why Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann Should Lead the LCMS as Our New President; A Truth & Light Media Endorsement

Karsten Christiansen
June 1, 2026

LCMS 2026 Synodical President Election Series: Your Vote is Your Voice — Why This Election Deserves Every Voter’s Faithful, Personally Engaged, & Independent Participation

Karsten Christiansen
June 3, 2026

LCMS Michigan District President Rev. David Davis Interviews Synodical President Nominee, Concordia Seminary Professor, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann Ahead of Election; Other Nominees Declined Interview Invitations

Karsten Christiansen
June 4, 2026

May 27, 2026, T&LM Newsletter – CUS President Hardy Reveals Secret Criteria Used for Prior Approval Process & Won’t Share; What Character & Competencies are Needed in Our Next President?; CUW Nets $100M+ from CUAA Closure

Karsten Christiansen
June 4, 2026