Conservative Lutheran Church Bodies
A Confessional Lutheran association, committed to the faith as revealed in Holy Scripture, correctly espoused in the Lutheran Confessions, and handed down from generation to generation. In communion with ELDoNA and our congregation.
A group of 7 (2001) not just ‘conservative’ …not just ‘confessional’ …but orthodox” Lutheran churches.
This church body formerly was in fellowship with the LCMS under the Synodical Conference prior to withdrawing together with the WELS for doctrinal reasons in the 1950′s or early 60′s. They are in fellowship with the WELS.
An historically conservative and orthodox Lutheran church body in the United States, which has more recently allowed a less strict array of doctrines and practices.
A group of 16 (2001) churches that are a “federation of autonomous, orthodox Lutheran local congregations that was formed in 1964.”
A group of 75 (2001) churches that are ” a confessional Lutheran church body which is dedicated to proclaiming the Good News of Christ crucified for sinners.”
THIS IS THE ORGANIZATION WITH WHICH OUR CONGREGATION IS AFFILIATED. It is a relatively new organization, committed to confessional and orthodox Lutheran doctrine and practice.
A very thorough website giving information on the Wisconsin Synod, providing a church locator, current news, etc.General
A Comparison of Lutheranism with Other Churches by Pastor Walter P. Snyder.
Q&A on various topics written by an LCMS pastor Rev. Walter P. Snyder.
All those confessional documents and other links you have been searching for?
A radio show that deals with some current LCMS issues.Groups
A pastoral association formed to preserve and promote Lutheran Pastors and a distinctively Lutheran Ministry of Word and Sacrament to Lutheran Congregations.
An Association of Confessional Lutherans in Texas.
A confessional Lutheran Site out of Missouri. “A Mighty Fortress” plays in the background so it must be good!
An Association committed to upholding the confessional basis of the Lutheran Church of Australia (the LCA) and to give due regard to the Theses of Agreement, documents foundational to the formation of the LCA in 1966.
A group that translates and distributes solid Lutheran material into native languages for the purpose of catechesis around the world.
A Confessional Lutheran’s website.Journals
A magazine aimed at promoting a higher, God-centered, Gospel-oriented liturgical practice.
A magazine directed towards LCMS youth who would “dare to be Lutheran.”
A Magazine sponsored by Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, IN.
A magazine geared towards pastors, which deals with important theological issues facing Confessional Lutherans.
A discussion group reflecting the historic / conservative / confessional understanding of the LCMS.
A new (2003) publication “dedicated to the promotion of Lutheran ceremonia in the evangelical catholic tradition as confessed in the Book of Concord AD 1580/1584.”Link Lists
Links from the CAT41 (Confess and Teach for Unity) web page.
Lutheran Theology, Churches, and People on the Net.
If you’re looking for some good news for the Lutheran diaspora, this website is the real McCoy. Sermons, devotional material, even a confirmation certificate in Romanian! Check it out. You may be overwhelmed, but you won’t be sorry.Music
A JS Bach Site.
A Premiere JS Bach site with MIDI & History links to other Bach sites.
A mass choir from Lutheran Churches in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Lutheran hymnal (TLH) in MIDI format.Reference
A directory of churches that use a common historic liturgy (a practical display of Christian unity) and practice close communion (a public display of doctrinal unity).
Providing teaching resources for catechesis.
The Historic Lectionary meets the world wide web.
An online version of the Book of Concord (Triglotta).Unusual/Historical
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Brandon, Mississippi, has recently refurbished their altar area. What a beautiful way to confess “therefore with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven”!
Votes “to withdraw its membership from The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod” on October 19, 2004.
Votes “to declare its independence from the LCMS” “on Monday, September 13, 2004.”
Votes to sever its connection with the LCMS. “The decision came via a nearly unanimous vote during the congregation’s quarterly meeting on July 18, 2004.”
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