Our Current Frustrations with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

https://www.uniteleadership.org/post/from-power-to-invitation-easing-frustration-and-building-trust-within-the-lcms

In this conversation, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg discuss the impact of culture on the local church, focusing on leadership styles, the importance of values and mission, and the frustrations within the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). They explore the contrast between coercive and invitational leadership, emphasizing the need for humility, transparency, and a spirit of invitation to foster unity and growth within the church. The discussion also touches on the role of synod and the aspirations for a vibrant future for the church community.

• Exploring coercive and invitational leadership styles 
• Importance of clearly articulated mission and values 
• The role of humility and confession in leadership change 
• Need for transparency regarding governance within the LCMS 
• Engaging local leaders in the conversation on pastoral formation 
• Embracing collaborative efforts to foster unity in the church

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