Matthew Becker

Outspoken theologian ousted from the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

By Lilly Fowler — July 21, 2015
Matthew Becker had raised questions about the denomination’s stance against the ordination of women, as well as its teaching of creationism, or the literal reading of the story of creation in the book of Genesis.

Newtown ‘debacle’ reopens old wounds for Missouri Synod

By Tim Townsend — February 13, 2013
ST. LOUIS (RNS) A decision to censure a pastor for participating in a prayer service for victims of the Sandy Hook school massacre has reopened old wounds for the often politically divided Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
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