tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728845570179741211.post1037503812816235562..comments2023-11-16T00:38:23.751-08:00Comments on Stand Firm: What Sort of Plan Is That?Scott Diekmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227142854778319475noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728845570179741211.post-28370496950123290712011-10-17T08:34:22.691-07:002011-10-17T08:34:22.691-07:00There is something to be said for near-to-college-...There is something to be said for near-to-college-campus congregations engaging in some kind of campus presence. Example, Pastor Jones of St. Johns, is 10 miles from Behemoth U. He can write or email the pastors in his district, and ask them to direct students in their congregations to St. John's. He can offer rides to services, and could even start a Bible study someplace near the campus. Yes, it's a transient ministry, but Pr. Jones is doing the work of the ministry: Building Faith thru Word and Sacrament. If nothing else, he is maintaining the Unity of the Faith--the main purpose for existence of the LCMS, and, by extension, his district.<br />It's not about growth, necessarily--but about faith. It is God who gives the growth--he is planting and watering.<br /><br />Johannes (been there, done that)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com