This post is more an appendix to the other posts, for the reason that the destinations of those who leave is far more varied and in flux. Furthermore, I do not want to give the impression that I am necessarily “advertising” for any of these groups, communions, or Churches. What follows is a brief highlight of the some of the places where LCMS pastors have landed. Another Lutheran Synod/Denomination The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) is a choice for some, though they face similar issues as the LCMS. The Evangelical Lutheran Synod is slightly more popular, though smaller destination for LCMS pastors and parishioners. Their practice is much more unified, and their confessional focus more intentional, though they, too, share in many of the features of American Lutheranism that many find troubling. ELDoNA (the … Read entire article »