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- Today37 min
The LCMS Bylaw Change Most Lutherans Aren’t Watching
Most Lutherans do not get excited about bylaws — but sometimes a bylaw change can have real consequences for local ministry. In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Jim Saalfeld, CEO of the Church Extension Fund, to discuss LCMS Overture 9-06 and proposed changes related to Bylaw 1.5. While part of the overture appears to create new structures for entities like LCEF and Concordia Plans to partner with for-profit entities, Jim raises concerns that the broader...
- 4 days ago1h 4m
The LCMS Ethics Crisis Behind Public Heresy Accusations | Dr. Jim Voelz & Dr. Mark Hoehner
What happens when public accusations of heresy are made without clear evidence? In this urgent Lead Time conversation, Rev. Dr. Jim Voelz and Rev. Dr. Mark Hoehner join Tim Ahlman to discuss ethics, truth, the Eighth Commandment, public criticism, and the responsibility Christians have when making serious accusations inside the church. The conversation centers on recent criticisms of Dr. Voelz’s work, including claims tied to Seminex 2.0, Christian News, and debates around biblical interpre...
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
What Should the LCMS Do About Decline? (From Presidential Nominee Brady Finnern)
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is heading into a significant season. With convention conversations ahead, questions around pastoral formation, membership decline, congregational vitality, and the future of Lutheran mission are all on the table. Today, We sit down with presidential nominee Rev. Brady Finnern for a wide-ranging conversation about Lutheran identity, the heart of the Gospel, congregational decline, convention priorities, and what faithful leadership looks like in a changing ...
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Two Seminary Legends on the Future of the LCMS
In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman sits down with two longtime Concordia Seminary professors, Dr. Andy Bartelt and Dr. James Voelz, for a wide-ranging conversation on time, aging, biblical literacy, seminary history, SMP, distance education, churchmanship, and the future of pastoral formation in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Dr. Bartelt and Dr. Voelz bring decades of experience teaching future pastors, shaping theological education, and wrestling with the big questions facing the ...
- 3 weeks ago1h 14m
Who’s Actually Joining the LCMS? | Looking at LCMS Data with Dr. Lyman Stone
What’s really happening inside the LCMS right now? In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack sit down with Dr. Lyman Stone—demographer and creator of the Lutheran Religious Life Survey—to unpack the most surprising data trends in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. What trends are you seeing in your church? From church growth myths to preaching styles… from traditional worship to unexpected theological shifts… this conversation challenges assumptions and raises important questions ...
- 4 weeks ago1h 20m
Why Christians Should NEVER Sue Each Other…
What happens when Christians take each other to court… or when marriages fall apart long before anyone asks for help? In this episode of Lead Time, Tim and Jack sit down with Christian attorney Colin Hoffman to unpack the reality of Christian family law, divorce, and what the Bible actually says about conflict between believers. From 1 Corinthians 6 to real-life legal cases, this conversation dives into: - Why Christians suing Christians is a serious issue - What actually leads to divorce ...
- Apr 14, 202635 min
ULC Booth Rejected from the LCMS Convention 2026
A special episode of Lead Time responding to a recent decision from LCMS leadership denying our request to host a booth at the upcoming LCMS Convention. Want to stay up to date on LCMS Happenings? Sign up here: https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent We share the full context behind the decision, read the official response, and unpack what this moment reveals about conversation, trust, and unity within the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. See the letter we received here: https://dr...
- Apr 7, 202642 min
The Future of the LCMS (From a Presidential Nominee Dr. Joel Biermann)
Today, We sit down with presidential nominee Dr. Joel Biermann to talk about the current state—and future—of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). What are the real strengths of the LCMS? Where are we struggling? And what must change if we want to see a thriving, unified church for the next generation? We dive into: - The growing divisions within the LCMS - The debate around “Lutheran identity” - The future of pastoral formation - Why unity is harder—and more important—than ever - How...
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About Lead Time
Lead Time is a podcast of the Unite Leadership Collective, hosted by Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg. The ULC envisions a future in which all congregations fully equip the priesthood of all believers through world-class leadership development at the local level. Lead Time taps into biblical wisdom for practical solutions to today's burning issues. Each podcast confronts real-time struggles facing the local church in a post-Christian culture. Step into the action with the ULC. This is Lead Time
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