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July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Marriage and Sexuality
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides Scriptural perspectives to explain God’s design for human sexuality and marriage between one man and one woman.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Man and Woman in the Church
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations examine Scripture to address the topics of creation, women's military service, women’s suffrage in the church, and women's service in the church.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Life Issues
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations has issued reports on the topics of abortion, reproductive ethics, cloning, human care, and end-of-life concerns and decisions.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Social Issues and Citizenship
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Commission on Theology and Church Relations has issued reports, opinions, and Bible studies on the Lutheran view of church and state, racism, immigration, gambling, capital punishment, and the care of creation.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — LCMS Doctrinal Statements
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations has archived three historic yet timeless documents: C.F.W. Walther’s "Theses on the Ministry," a "Brief Statement of the Doctrinal Position of the Missouri Synod," and "A Statement of Scriptural and Confessional Principles."
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — LCMS Polity and Policy
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides an introduction to the LCMS, guidelines on scriptural and confessional principles, and theological considerations for altar and pulpit fellowship with other church bodies.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Religious Organizations, Movements, and Lodges
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides evaluations of world religions, religious organizations, movements, and fraternal organizations and lodges.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Bible Studies and Discussion Guides
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations has compiled Bible study materials and presentation slides for pastors to use in guiding congregations through God’s Word while examining various church and societal matters.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — LCMS Task Force Updates
Established out of convention resolutions, LCMS task force report topics include abortion, life issues, licensed lay deacons, homosexual clergy in the ELCA, and ministering to homosexuals and their families.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Conferences and Convocations
As an additional way of carrying out its assignments, the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations utilizes conferences and convocations to bring theological matters for discussion to the membership of the Synod.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Individual Opinions for Study and Consideration
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations commissioned three Concordia Seminary professors to write opinion papers after an organization published materials about human sexuality and gender identity.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Minority Opinions
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations shares minority opinions from members on CTCR reports about racism, civic event participation, lay teachers of theology, and the Divine Call.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Responses to Expressions of Dissent
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations responds to dissent from Synod members on topics including lay ministers, women's ordination, and participation in civic events.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Staff Responses
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides staff responses to CTCR reports on topics including racism, homosexuality, and the service of women in the church.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Statements from Other Church Bodies and Entities
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations shares statements from other churches on topics including Scripture, cremation, and homosexuality.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Responses to Reports, Actions, and Statements by Ecumenical Organizations
In collaboration with Concordia Theological Seminary and Concordia Seminary, the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations responds to actions and declarations by ecumenical organizations.