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The LCMS Bylaw Change Most Lutherans Aren’t Watching

May 19, 2026·37 min
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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...

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