On every academic campus there are certain catch phrases that are remembered again and again.  At LTSP one of those phrases is "Preach the damn Gospel!"  Although this phrase may seem a little risque to the uninitiated, it is a deeply felt call to preach the Word.

For many years, the Rev. Dr. Timothy Wengert has taught a core course on the Lutheran Confessions.  As a part of that class he says the following:

"That there are structures in the public ministry is a necessity, but what those structures are is a secondary issue and must remain that.  Otherwise something other than the Word itself becomes central for ministerial authority, which then loses its authority completely. To hear congregationalists and the episcopalists and presbyterialists arguing over the structure of church authority is like hearing carpenters arguing over which hammer to use to drive in a nail.  To all groups, Lutherans must learn to say: 'Cut the crap, and drive in the nail! Preach the damn Gospel!'"

For those who wear this new shirt, be prepared to raise an eyebrow or two, but know that you will also raise a few expectations.  After all, anyone wearing a shirt like this one, must have something good to say about God!

T-shirts are 100% cotton in adult sizes Small to 3XL.  Colors are:  Black, Chocolate Brown, Dusty Blue and Paprika.  Coming first of the year:  Charcoal Gray and Army Chaplain Green!  Price:  $10.  To order yours, call us at 215.967.1112 or email Bookstore@Ltsp.edu.