An Unshakeable Hope: Embracing the True Meaning of Christmas Amidst Life's Uncertainties
I hope you have a Merry Christmas. “Hope” gets thrown around a lot in our culture. I hope the economy turns around. I hope to get the...
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Tim Ahlman
Dec 18, 20232 min
Finding Your North Star: How to Lead from the Balcony with Precision during Turbulent Times.
Conflict and strife are all around us. The anxiety in the geo-political landscape seeps into the life of the American Church. People are...
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Tim Ahlman
Dec 11, 20234 min
The Pitfalls of Power, Humility, and the Identity Crisis in the LCMS
Power is not the way of Jesus. Humility is. Coercive tribalism is not the way of Jesus. Humble unity is. Pastors and leaders are not to...
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Tim Ahlman
Dec 4, 20233 min
Confession and Absolution: Bridging Divides in the LCMS and Beyond
I believe confession of sin is a declining skill. One would think that the older one grows, the easier confession becomes. Why? We know...
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Jack Kalleberg
Nov 27, 20234 min
10 Reasons Why Your Church Needs an Executive Director
Dear frustrated Pastor… Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the scale of your responsibilities? Have you ever thought, “I wish I were...
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Tim Ahlman
Nov 20, 20233 min
Faith on the Field: 4 Insights for Church Leaders from a Football Coach
I am nearing the end of my first year coaching high school football. (Go Gilbert Christian High School Knights!) My son is in his...
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Renee Bennett
Nov 13, 20233 min
Freedom of a Christian: Embracing Grace in Everyday Choices
How many of us struggle with decisions? I know I do. Sometimes, I really wish I could pull a WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) magic wand out of...
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Nick Graff
Nov 6, 20234 min
The Unforgiving Slave by Nick Graff
The Unforgiving Slave (Matthew 18:21-35) is my all-time favorite parable. I know, the ESV and the NIV, along with most other modern...
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Tim Ahlman
Oct 30, 20233 min
Mastering the Art of Weekly Check-Ins: A Recipe for Building Strong Ministry Teams
By now, you know that you should not do ministry by yourself. Always work on a team. Discover and develop apprentices. If you work alone,...
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Tim Ahlman
Oct 23, 20232 min
Encouraging Dialogue in the LCMS: Why Healthy Leaders Let People Talk
Encouraging Dialogue in the LCMS: Why Healthy Leaders Let People Talk
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Tim Ahlman
Oct 16, 20233 min
Finding Hope and Understanding in the Midst of Israel's Ongoing Conflict
We have all been rocked by the brutality of war in Israel between Hamas and Jews. I’ve cried over the evil of mutilating and beheading...
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Jack Kalleberg
Oct 9, 20232 min
Unlocking Church Growth: The One-Person Rule for Powerful Leadership Development
We all know that strong leadership is essential for a thriving church, but how can we make sure we're continuously nurturing and growing...
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Joe Beran
Oct 2, 20235 min
Learning From The Pilot Program That Saved The Air Corps by Joe Beran
It was the year 1934, and the United States of America had a huge problem. Exposed corruption around contracts for the Postal Service led...
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Tim Ahlman
Sep 25, 20234 min
The Transformative Power of Humility and Delegation in Leadership
Humility is a leadership superpower. Humility does not lower you as a leader…it elevates your influence. Humility led the sinless Son of...
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Nick Graff
Sep 18, 20237 min
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, 20234 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, 20233 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, 20232 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, 20233 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, 20236 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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