In a World of Pat Robertsons, Be a Billy Graham by Nick Graff
One of the primary subplots of this year’s synodical conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was the increasingly high percentage of...
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Tania Hilton
- Sep 11
- 4 min
Embracing Unwavering Hope and Finding Peace in the Midst of Tragedy
Do you remember where you were on 9/11? I certainly do, and like many of us, it feels as vivid as if it happened yesterday. I was a...
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Tim Ahlman
- Sep 4
- 3 min
Unveiling the Heart of Ministry: Love, Relationships, and Purpose
Why did you get into ministry in the first place? It’s an important question to consider, especially as time, joys, wounds, highs, and...
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Renee Bennett
- Aug 28
- 2 min
There Is Honor in Your Donkey Duty
I enjoy listening to Christian radio, and I recently listened to a provocative devotion titled “Donkey Duty.” It got me thinking about...
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Tim Ahlman
- Aug 21
- 3 min
The Surprising Superpower of Vulnerability In Your Ministry Leadership
Vulnerability is like relational glue. Vulnerability is almost synonymous with authenticity. Leadership vulnerability is a type of...
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Tania Hilton
- Aug 14
- 6 min
Mastering the Art of Fearless Conversations: Navigating the Path to Difficult Conversations
A difficult conversation is any conversation that you find challenging to discuss. A conversation with a co-worker, a friend, family...
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Renee Bennett
- Aug 7
- 4 min
Opening Hearts and Doors: A Guide to Creating a Warm and Welcoming Church Environment
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. We’ve all heard this before, but this is true especially when it comes to...
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Tim Ahlman
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Bonus Blog: The Best LCMS Convention Ever!
The 2023 LCMS Convention was the best convention of all time! I’m prone to hyperbole. Seriously though, it was the best of the three...
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Tim Ahlman
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Luther An Entrepreneur? Martin Luther's Impact On Christianity & The World
Have you ever thought about Luther as an Entrepreneur? I’m sure many have not but this blog hopes to make the case that you should. Maybe...
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Tim Ahlman
- Jul 30
- 2 min
BONUS Blog! Here Are A Few Numbers The LCMS Needs To Consider As We Head Into Convention
You all know the ULC cares deeply about the pastoral shortage in the LCMS. You all know we’re running a creative test to remedy this...
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Tim Ahlman
- Jul 24
- 4 min
Our LCMS Disagreements Are Nothing New; Struggles & Opportunities Continue Today
I was recently looking at my pastoral bookshelf as I transitioned between a counseling session and a staff meeting. I love books. Most...
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Tim Ahlman
- Jul 17
- 5 min
So Much To Learn From The Large Catechism—So Much to Learn!
One of the preconceived ideas about me, the ULC, and others who promote new methods of reaching our communities with the Gospel is that...
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Tim Ahlman
- Jul 10
- 4 min
What Are The Numbers, Please?
The LCMS is preparing for our 68th regular Synod Convention held in Milwaukee from July 29 through August 3. Much work has gone into...
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Tim Ahlman
- Jul 3
- 3 min
Your Time Is Short; Run Your Dash Well
A few weeks ago, I spent one week with my eighth-grade son on the proverbial eighth-grade Washington, D.C., trip. There were so many...
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Tim Ahlman
- Jun 26
- 4 min
Christianity is Changing and You Know It
Christianity is changing and you know it. You feel it. You see it. As the world embraces more and more behaviors and perspectives that...
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Candice Hilse
- Jun 19
- 6 min
Let Go and Let Grow
If I have seen anything, it is that as followers of the ULC, you are passionate about finding healthy ways to grow! You are excellent at...
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Rev. James F. Marriott, Ph.D.
- Jun 12
- 4 min
An Open Letter to My Christian Sisters and Brothers Regarding the Faithfulness of CTX
An Open Letter to My Christian Sisters and Brothers Regarding the Faithfulness of CTX
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Tim Ahlman
- Jun 5
- 4 min
How You Can Become a Better Leader - Part 2
How can you become a better leader? There is no silver bullet or three key tricks or tips. It is truly found in becoming more self-aware,...
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Tim Ahlman
- May 29
- 3 min
How You Can Become a Better Leader - Part 1
How you can become a better leader. What a generic title for a blog. Let me bust your leadership bubble—there is no such thing as the...
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Tim Ahlman
- May 22
- 4 min
The LCMS Needs a New Culture...and New Leadership
Culture is such an overused word. I like to give it a definition. Culture is “how we do things around here.” Bluntly stated, we need to...
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