Grace for the Grind

Mike and Ryan talk about how to have a healthy elder board (or other type of leadership board). Listen as they talk about these six principles:   Know the type of board you have Communicate clearly Keep healthy boundaries for yourselves Keep learning together Avoid unhealthy leadership models Don’t stay forever

Special Air - New WMCLB Beautifly Woven Podast Mission is a pretty big deal, and here at WMCLB we believe mission starts in our homes, communities, and our churches, both overseas, and here in North America. God is calling each of us to join Him in His mission. So what could that look like for us? Mary Anderson joins Karen as they discuss the WMCLB Value: Together in Mission.   https://www.faceboo...

Special Air - New WMCLB Beautifly Woven Podast Relationships can be hard and messy. Building relationships across generations even more so. Amy joins Karen to discuss how the blessings and fruit of authentically sharing struggles, difficulties, joys and victories is so incredibly worth it, as they explore the WMCLB Value: Together in Life.   https://www.facebook.com/WMCLBWoven   https://podcasts.a...

Special Air - New WMCLB Beautifly Woven Podast God’s Word is the foundational truth upon which we stand. We value equipping and training women to study the Word alone, or in groups, as women together. Karen sits down with Gretchen to talk about WMCLB's value "Together in the Word". They discuss how God's Word intersects with daily life, and the importance of a Law/Gospel perspective.   https://www...

Special Air - New WMCLB Beautifly Woven Podast   Co-Presidents of WMCLB, Karen Stenberg and Barbara Heggland sit down and talk about Women's Ministries in the Church of the Lutheran Brethren. Join Karen and Barb as they discuss where Women's Ministries has been, and what the Vision is moving forward. https://www.facebook.com/WMCLBWoven   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautifully-woven/id16...

Dan and Ryan talk with author Greg Finke about his book “Joining Jesus—Show Me How.” Listen as they discuss how Jesus discipled his followers, how God changes us when we disciple others, and how we can start down the path of disciple-making.   Greg will be a speaker at the CLB’s Biennial Convention on June 11. Find out more information and register here: https://www.clba.org/bc22/

Mike and Ryan talk with children’s ministry directors Sabrina Rodriguez and Shana Bronson about the importance of VBS and summertime children’s ministry, ways to make the most of these opportunities, and how to bless those who are serving in ministry with you.

Luke and Ryan talk with author Greg Finke about five simple and effective mission practices that any Christian can engage in to be a part of God’s redemptive work in their communities.     Greg will be a speaker at the CLB’s Biennial Convention on June 11. Find out more information and register here: https://www.clba.org/bc22/

Mike and Ryan talk with retired Air Force Chaplain Colonel Mike Heuer about the role of a military chaplain, the nature of their ministry, and how you can minister to military families in your church and community.

Join all six co-hosts for a light-hearted reflection on the past 50 episodes and a chance to get to know them a little better.  

Mike and Ryan talk with author Greg Finke about his book “Joining Jesus on His Mission” and how Christians can experience freedom in thinking differently about their calling to be a part of God’s redemptive work in their communities. Greg will be a speaker at the CLB’s Biennial Convention on June 11. Find out more information and register here: https://www.clba.org/bc22/

WMCLB has a new limited series podcast that is launching on April 25th! Karen Stenberg joins Mike and Dan to tell us more about what is going on with Women’s Ministries, and what we can expect in this exciting new podcast.

Ryan and Lindsay talk to Dr. Veum, Mike Hussey and Mike Natale about a new position at the Seminary.

Dan and Luke interview Alan Johnson, pastor of Regeneration Church in Sammamish, Washington. Alan is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction.

Mike and Dan interview presidential nominee Paul Larsen

Mike and Dan interview presidential nonminee Ryan Nilsen.

Ryan and Mike get back together with Jon Wright to discuss building a generosity culture in your church.  

Daniel and Mike get together with Professor Pribbenow and a group of seminarians who recently returned from Chad to give them a chance to share about how their trip has impacted their ministry.  

Luke and Mike sit down with Associate Director of North American mission (NAM), Ryan Nilsen to talk about NAM’s church planting strategy moving forward.  

Daniel and Mike sit down with Nick and Brittany Olson for the first of many Forge “after dark” episodes to talk about their church planting assessment and church planter’s boot camp experience.  

Mike and Ryan talk about ways to effectively involve your teams in decision-making, as well as how to delegate effectively. 1-Empower teams through decision-making authority 2-Be clear about when you want to empower an individual in decision making or involve the whole team 3-Set up your meetings with processes and behaviors that encourage structured decision-making Resources Mentioned: Nominal Gr...

Lindsay and Ryan talk with CLB North American Mission Director Nick Mundis about 6 principles ministry leaders can practice to engage in strategic leadership: 1-Self-leadership 2-Serving/Leading others 3-Being a follower 4-Transformational-servant leadership 5-Non-anxious presence 6-Self-differentiated leadership   Find out more about North American Mission at: https://clbforge.org

Luke and Ryan talk with Mark Johannesen, Shawn Bowman, and Conan Hirsch about Mark’s ministry consulting and coaching youth workers to advance their church’s youth ministry.     Find out more about this ministry at https://www.clba.org/youth-ministry-mentors/  

Mike and Ryan discuss ways that you can lead a healthy team:   1-Have a Clear Purpose 2-Build the Right Team 3-Care about Your Team Members 4-Lead by example 5-Have a Clear Way to Make Decisions Together Resources mentioned: The Unstuck Group Theunstuckgroup.com Teams that Thrive by Ryan Hartwig and Warren Bird Sticky Teams by Larry Osborne High Impact Teams by Lance Witt SMARTER GOALS https://mic...

Mike and Dan talk with Pastor Brandon Pangman about CLB North American Mission’s Elevate Youth Convention, happening July 11-15, 2022.     Find our more about Elevate at http://www.elevateyc.org