In reply to Kim.

I agree with Kim, we should be welcoming (for interaction in business and social world) to all fellow-sinners, helping them to feel the love of Christ no matter what differences their genetics or reaction to social circumstances/environment has brought about. That being said ( i.e I will welcome all LGBT couples in my business and social world and will treat committed LGBT couples with equal love as I do heterosexual ones), I strongly feel that we should not allow them in the ministry, agreeing with LCMS doctrine