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Answered Prayer
Abstract: Bishop Warren will take no further action against Pr. Schmeling and St. John's.
After meeting with leaders at St. John's Lutheran Church (Atlanta), Bishop Ron Warren issued a brief pastoral letter indicating that he would not pursue matters related to Pr. Bradley Schmeling or St. John's.
After much prayer, it is my decision not to take any further action regarding the Bradley Schmeling disciplinary case and/or any action against St. John's Lutheran Church, Atlanta, GA. A few days ago I shared this decision with Bishop-elect H. Julian Gordy and this evening shared the news with St. John’s Executive Committee and Bradley.
As most of you know, I will be leaving the Office of Bishop of the Southeastern Synod August 31, 2007. I have requested that St. John’s leadership be in contact with Bishop-elect Gordy, who assumes office September 1, 2007.
Pr. Schmeling, though removed from the ELCA roster, continues to serve St. John's. The congregation could be subject to discipline for retaining a pastor not on the ELCA roster.
