Who/What Changed Their Minds?

M.Z. Hemingway, a former member of the BCS who has been covering the Issues, Etc. scandal, reports at Ausburg1530 that David Strand is now pointing the finger at LCMS Treasurer Thomas Kuchta.  Hemingway reports that at the recent meeting of the BCS, the first since the cancellation of Issues, Etc., Strand indicated that he was under intense pressure from the Board of Directors and Tom Kuchta to get rid of Issues, Etc.

This is indeed strange, if true.  Thomas Kuchta has been a loyal supporter of Issues, Etc.  In fact, Ms. Hemingway indicates that he thought that the sale of KFUO-FM might make more shows like Issues, Etc. possible on KFUO-AM.  Who/what changed Mr. Kuchta's mind?

As late as September 2007, David Strand was publicly singing the praises of Issues, Etc.  Who/what changed his mind?

Perhaps the answer to these questions lies with Pres. Kieschnick, who said:
"The KFUO decision transpired with my awareness but neither by my order nor at my direction."

Presidential "awareness" could entail a considerable amount of pressure as well.

Apparently the lawyers have gotten more involved, since Todd Wilken and Jeff Schwarz are refusing the gag order that is attached to their severance package.  Good for them! 

Which brings up the matter of LCMS legal counsel.  The lead attorney for the LCMS from Thompson Coburn LLD is none other than Sherri Strand, the wife of David Strand.  One thing you have to say about the LCMS - it is truly focused on the family.

HT:  BCS Meeting

Comments

[Adam Earthling]

The synodical leadership is really good at covering their trail, or maybe not. What has happened all seems quite obvious to me. The leadership doesn't want to support Confessional Lutherans, in fact, they appear to want to get rid of us. The synodical leadership apperars willing to abuse their power, spin stories, ignore their brethren, and use almost any means at their disposal to move their agenda forward.

As defenders of the Christian faith, we need to be vigilant against Satan's attacks and not fall into the traps he has set for us. As we stand up for truth against those who have chosen to pass the buck, we must not use any means at our disposal, only the Gospel of Christ. For Christ's Word is the only thing that has the power to change anything. Christ alone brings forth truth and justice. There is nothing we can do but leave this in the hands of Jesus, He alone has everything under control.

And if anyone in the leadership of the LCMS reads this, here is the Law. You have sinned against God, His church, Todd and Jeff. I pray that our Father will give you sorrow, contrition and repentance over your sins. Speaking as one Confessional Lutheran, I have sinned against God and the leaders of synod in this matter. I have not loved God or neighbor with my whole heart. In fact I have hated. I have not honored the leadership of the LCMS. I am sorry for my sin and pray that Jesus would forgive me and change my heart.

Now here is the Gospel of Christ which alone has the power to change our wicked hearts. Christ died, for you and for me. He died for all of our sins on the cross. God forgives us on account of Christ Jesus. Jesus is alive so that we may live in Him.

God has made things right between He and us. Let us now live in this rightness and have things right between one another and with Todd and Jeff so that we may all go forward and do our Lord's bidding.

[Eric Sachs]

All this is typical of church bureaucracy in general and Missouri in particular. What did you people think was going on in St. Louis? You people elected Kieschnick so you have to deal with this. You know that the LCMS is infallable in sinnless. Rome has nothing on them. LCMS is always perfect and sinless.

[Jack Ryan]

From the movie clear and present danger:

The US president sits in his oval office, discussing the drug problem in America with a trusted hireling.

Hireling: What course of action would you suggest?
Pres: The course of action I'd suggest is a course of action I can't suggest.

The hireling got the message, and proceeded with the Pres's awareness, though neither with his order or direction.

Fascinating, eh?

[Ed]

Well, since the current Synodical "leadership" seems enamored with the "successes" (NOT!) of American evangelicalism, then they should indeed be "focused on the family."

The question: whose family?