It was the year 1934, and the United States of America had a huge problem. Exposed corruption around contracts for the Postal Service led...

Humility is a leadership superpower. Humility does not lower you as a leader…it elevates your influence. Humility led the sinless Son of...

One of the primary subplots of this year’s synodical conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was the increasingly high percentage of...

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...

Why did you get into ministry in the first place? It’s an important question to consider, especially as time, joys, wounds, highs, and...

I enjoy listening to Christian radio, and I recently listened to a provocative devotion titled “Donkey Duty.” It got me thinking about...

Vulnerability is like relational glue. Vulnerability is almost synonymous with authenticity. Leadership vulnerability is a type of...

A difficult conversation is any conversation that you find challenging to discuss. A conversation with a co-worker, a friend, family...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I was recently looking at my pastoral bookshelf as I transitioned between a counseling session and a staff meeting. I love books. Most...

One of the preconceived ideas about me, the ULC, and others who promote new methods of reaching our communities with the Gospel is that...

The LCMS is preparing for our 68th regular Synod Convention held in Milwaukee from July 29 through August 3. Much work has gone into...

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...

Christianity is changing and you know it. You feel it. You see it. As the world embraces more and more behaviors and perspectives that...

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...

An Open Letter to My Christian Sisters and Brothers Regarding the Faithfulness of CTX

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,...