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There is a big fight brewing between two factions in the LCMS. One focuses on the sole leadership of ordained pastors, the other on more of a lay ministry focus. I doubt the two sides will remain together very long, as the Yankee Stadium issue with Pastor Beneke illustrates.

Also, remember the LCMS was founded as an American Lutheran church for those of German descent, mainly in rural areas. As the population demographics change, so has the church memberships. There is a LOT of growth in some congregations, my own is looking at planting another church her in Lincoln because we can't hold enough services to get every one.

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There is a big fight brewing between two factions in the LCMS. One focuses on the sole leadership of ordained pastors, the other on more of a lay ministry focus. I doubt the two sides will remain together very long, as the Yankee Stadium issue with Pastor Beneke illustrates.

Do you have more information regarding these two faction? I guess I don't understand what the fundamental issues are.