I recently had the privilege of attending a three-day Lutheran conference here in Phoenix, Arizona, where I had deep and meaningful...

As I’m writing this blog post, a fire is currently spreading just 15 miles away. It has already destroyed thousands of acres of wildlife...

Simon Sinek’s book Start with Why  has revolutionized how leaders think about purpose and influence. The core idea is simple:...

It can be helpful, at times, to step back from in-depth exegesis and examine the broader narratives contained in God’s Word. This...

The pastoral shortage in the LCMS poses a significant challenge, with over 700 current vacancies and many congregations unable to support...

Telling people what to do does not work. Okay, it works in the short term. It does not work well in the long term—not for the person...

I love podcasts. I love the role that podcasts play in shaping the way we walk together as the body of Christ.  For the past eight years,...

Live in the light. . . . Roxy is our little French Bulldog. Roxy has a good life. Most of her days are waiting for me to get home so we...

Do you ever have moments where you wish time could stand still? They are so beautiful. Stunning. Breathtaking.  I recently had one of...

It’s no secret that December is one of the busiest times of the year, especially for leaders in ministry. While the world sings carols of...

I’m overwhelmed…in a good way…mostly.  When the word “overwhelmed” gets used, I believe it is most often used in a negative context.  “I...

Leaders learn the art of diplomatic and frank speech. Leaders who consciously or subconsciously refuse to learn this art will inevitably...

I’m feeling more hopeful about the LCMS recently. It is for a variety of reasons I’ll list below. The primary reason is Jesus. Jesus is...

Small.  I like the word.  Part of me, that is.  Another part of me Not so much.  Large.  Fast. Go. More.  I also like this, too.  A...

Happy Veteran’s Day.  Enjoy the day off.  Enjoy reflecting on how amazing it is to be a citizen of the kingdom of heaven by faith in the...

On Lead Time , we recently interviewed Pastor Ed Doerner who has led at Messiah Lutheran Church in Midland, Michigan, for the past 16...

Empathy is a word that gets used a lot in our culture. It is a character trait most people greatly value. It symbolizes the ability to...

I recently recorded a Lead Time podcast  with Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau, the president of the new Luther Classical College in Wyoming. His...

I assume the best  of my motivations.  I assume the worst  of others’ motivations.  I imagine others are worse  than I am.  I imagine I...

My family and I spent fall break 2024 in small-town America, specifically Alpine, Arizona, and Crookston, Minnesota.  I needed it. I...