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, 20233 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, 20233 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, 20232 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, 20234 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, 20235 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, 20234 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, 20233 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, 20234 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, 20236 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, 20234 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, 20234 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, 20233 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, 20234 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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Renee Bennett
May 15, 20233 min
Having An ICNU Conversation To Explode Your Ministry Potential
“The harvest is plenty but the workers are few.” Far be it for me to disagree with scripture! However, at the ULC we have found in many...
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Tim Ahlman
May 8, 20235 min
Why Do We Judge Christian Differences Instead of Embrace Each Other's Traditions?
Christians are often labeled judgmental. We’re often even judgmental about other Christians, even those within our own denomination. This...
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Tania Hilton
May 1, 20234 min
The Four Disciplines of Execution Simply Understood for Ministry Leaders: Part 3 of 3
Thanks for joining us for our last blog in this 2 part series on the 4 Disciplines of Execution. Be sure to check out part one, and part...
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Tania Hilton
Apr 24, 20234 min
The Four Disciplines of Execution Simply Understood for Ministry Leaders: Part 2 of 3
Welcome back! Last week’s blog was all about focusing on the WIG. If you missed that blog, hop over and check it out now! This week, we...
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Tania Hilton
Apr 17, 20234 min
The Four Disciplines of Execution Simply Understood for Ministry Leaders: Part 1 of 3
The 4 Disciplines of Execution, also known as 4DX®, was written by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling, Scott Thele, and Beverly...
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Tim Ahlman
Apr 9, 20233 min
Easter Changes Everything: Reflecting on the Transformative Power of the Resurrection
Easter changes everything. It is not cliché. It is true. Christ has been raised. By faith, you’ve been raised in Him. Death is dead. Sin...
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