A Fraternal Conversation: The State of Our Synod in 2024

June 18-19, 2024

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Kansas City, MO

The ACELC desires to follow the apostle Paul’s advice and to offer correction faithfully, clearly, and with wisdom. So it is, that this year’s conference examined the present state of LCMS with respect to three of the ten errors we have identified for correction: Communion practice, the unbiblical removal of pastors, and the role of women in the church. The conference offered insight into where things stand today in our synod, we also heard about Lutheran history and the theology of correcting error in the church.

	The Status of Lord’s Supper in the LCMS; Teaching Resource for Communion and the Internet Rev. John Hill, Wyoming District President. Read his paper here.
	Male & Female in the Church Catholic Rev. Jeffrey Hemmer, Assistant to President Harrison. Read his paper here.
	Process and Expression of Dissent Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders, Iowa District East President. Read his slides here.
	A Historical View of Doctrinal Correction in the Missouri Synod Rev. Dr. Martin Noland, Grace Lutheran Church, San Mateo, CA. Read his paper here.
	Banquet Address Rev. Jason Braaten, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Tuscola, IL

	Matins Homilies Rev. Dr. Craig Meissner, Rev. Drew Newman, and Rev. Mark Kranz
	About Our Speakers A brief biography of each speaker.