Lead Time Unite Leadership Collective
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- Religion & Spirituality
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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Are Churches Businesses? | Hot Topic Friday with Candice Hilse
Is your local church functioning with the finesse of a Fortune 500 company? Discover why Candice and I believe that embracing business-like efficiency isn't just practical—it's essential for ministries to thrive. In a provocative conversation, we delve into the symbiotic relationship between spiritual missions and financial acumen. With Jesus's own ministry as our prime example, we expose the parallels between apostolic prudence and the demands of modern church management. We argue that a chu...
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Reviving the LCMS: Talking with a Former LCMS President - Rev. Dr. Jerry Kieschnick
Join the conversation with Jerry Kieschnick, former President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, as we address the pressing issues confronting our church today. With congregations diminishing in number, Jerry brings a beacon of hope to this tough topic, sharing his storied experiences from establishing the Specific Ministry Pastor program to candid reflections on ministry. Together, we dissect statistics that can no longer be ignored and rally around innovative solutions, like bivocationa...
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First Ever - Hot Topic Friday: Pastors Need to Understand Psychology.... with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere
Join us for our first ever HOT TOPIC FRIDAY discussion. Guests and I will debate 3 topics for 10 minutes each!! Come back Fridays for more engaging content modeling healthy debate!Discover the crucial intersection of soul care and ministry leadership as we sit down with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere. Through their expert lens as psychologists with a passion for spiritual direction, we uncover the often-neglected truth that the health of a pastor's soul is intimately tied to the vitality of their ...
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Embracing the Missio Dei and Bridging Divides with Rev. Dr. William Utech
Embark on a profound exploration of God's mission and its undeniable impact on ministry, as Reverend Dr. William Utech shares his expert insights. Dr. Utech, with his deep roots in confessional Lutheranism, joins me to dissect the Missio Dei concept, revealing how God's mission permeates through the Church's work in our world. Our conversation traverses the historical and contemporary landscape, considering the example set by the apostles and its resounding echo in today's pastoral leadership...
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Revolutionizing Seminary Education: Innovative Paths and Financial Models with Greg Henson of Kairos University
Embark on a transformative journey through theological education as we bring to the forefront an enlightening discussion with Greg Henson, president of Kairos University. Through our conversation, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how Kairos is revolutionizing seminary education with its Competency-Based Theological Education (CBTE) approach, detailed in Greg's latest book. We confront the skepticism about CBTE's academic integrity head-on, illustrating Kairos's unwavering commitment to e...
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Innovative Education: Shaping the Future of the Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Robert Kasper
Reverend Dr. Rob Kasper joins us to share his 41-year odyssey through ordained ministry and how his experiences have shaped his insights into leadership within the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). Listen as he unwraps his journey from the waters of baptism in Wisconsin, through academia at Concordia-St. Paul, to his influential role in the Michigan district, where he’s pioneering methods such as deacon training and alternative seminary education pathways, all while leveraging the Kairos...