In this podcast episode, high school student Timothy Plichta shares insights from his research on the Evangelical Lutheran Confessional Forum (ELCF), which was a forerunner to the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference (CELC). Established in 1967 by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) after their split from the Synodical Conference, the ELCF aimed to foster closer relationships, explore collaborative projects, review doctrinal positions, and connect with fellow Lutherans. Through his archival research and an interview with a significant figure, Plichta uncovers the ELCF's pivotal role in paving the way for the CELC's formation in 1993, illuminating its influence on global Lutheran confessionalism.
