Not excited, just yet.
The tide came in in 2001. Many, many, many policies and acts of the Jay-Effers were instituted and, for a large part, The SanLuigi crew became the “benevolent big brother” to the congregations.
It will take tact, poise and reason to reset the “constitutional republic” that is the LCMS on the correct path (ortho-synodos [my word]).
The confessional laity needs to help in the catechesis end. Specifically, we need to be able to point out that what is (will be) happening is not politically motivated but a return to the doctrines of the church.
Yes, but it’s a start. There’s another thread where folks are bemoaning the fact we didn’t formally break all association with the ELCA. Good grief. Everyone wants it all, right now.
We have a lot of work to do. And, as you point out, it must be done smartly. But this gives us a beginning, and we must do God’s work. I’ll take our wins when they come.
Praise God!!!!