Lead Time Unite Leadership Collective

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Have you ever pondered the enduring legacy of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and its century-long journey through peace, growth, and controversy? Reverend Dr. Gerhard Bode joins us to unravel this narrative, revealing the pivotal moments that have shaped the LCMS, especially during the transformative post-WWII era. Dr. Bode's deep well of knowledge brings to life the Synod's pursuit of higher education standards and its commitment to mission work, while also examining the scars left by th...

When Dan Morton, with his rich tapestry of corporate experience, steps into the role of campus director at Christ Greenfield, he brings a fresh perspective on leadership that defies conventional boundaries. Our latest episode of Lead Time chronicles Dan's inspiring journey from the adrenaline-fueled world of lending and commercial security into the heart of spiritual community leadership. Together, we reminisce about our harrowing escape from a forest fire during a Boy Scout campout, an event...