Lead Time

This week, Tim and Jake talk with Angie Weszely and Denise Stein about some of the reasons God led them to be a part of this ProGrace conversation.  This episode will also be on the ProGrace Podcast which you can learn more about here: https://prograce.org/the-prograce-podcast/ This is Lead Time. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS C...

Today, Tim and Jake speak with Maddy Haase who is new to our team at Christ’s Greenfield as a Director of Christian Education Intern. They speak about Maddy's experience as a camp counselor and what it has taught her about being a leader of young people. This is Lead Time. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Curre...

Today in the studio, Tim and Jake speak with Shannon Creamer the Director of the East Valley Young Lives organization that reaches teen moms and dads, too.  She not only mentors teen moms on a daily basis, she comes from a place of real life experience of knowing the struggles and has given her life to bring the hope of Jesus and peace of Christ to those in need. This is Lead Time. Support the sho...

Today, we’re blessed to welcome back to the show our neighbor in the valley and amazing evangelism expert, Erik Fish. If you missed his first chat with us please go back to January 28th and listen to his podcast on everyday discipleship. Today we’re chatting about demystifying evangelism. Evangelism has possibly gotten a bad rap. Some people may see it is as only for the “extroverted and extremely...

You might be thinking, “I really wish I could take a next step towards learning more theology and practicing my faith in a specific role in the church but I just don’t think I can handle entering a program...it’s too much work, is it worth it?” Listen to Lead Time to hear CG's own Jeff Sutherlin answer this question and more!  Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the...

Today we’re going to talk about our church’s journey toward simplicity. Churches and organizations do not naturally gravitate toward simplicity...but toward complexity. Join us as Jack Kalleberg, CGLCS director or finance and operations, breaks it down for us.  Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newslet...

Today we are chatting about one of Jack’s greatest passions, hobbies and crafts - running. Now running is not easy and he is here to shed light on some insights from his running careers and apply them to leadership for us today! This is Lead Time! Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://w...

Today we’re talking about missional accountability. Is that an oxymoron? Here is what we mean: as a follower of Jesus, we believe there are two extremes that church leaders often fall into. On the one hand, we become all touchy-feely and soft and extremely sensitive to the feelings of others. Therefore, our discipleship can lack grit and determination. It’s all about relationships and accountabili...

Today we are blessed to have Jonathan Reitz in studio. Jonathan has been one of Tim Ahlman's main advisors for his doctorate. Today we put together a behavioral tool through the Harrison Assessments to help identify the traits and characteristics of pastors who collaborate in mission, and start new churches. Jonathan is one of the pre-eminent Harrison consultants on the planet. Welcome to Lea...

All of us have a story to share. All of us have a life filled with topsy turvies and twist, ups and downs and all arounds, and here is the thing, we are blessed when we hear other peoples stories of faith.  Today we are going to hear the very different faith stories of Becky and Joel Kosberg who just arrived back in Arizona a few weeks ago. Joel is the newest member to our team. Joel has the title...

TODAY, we want to give you a clear specific example where we have had a growth mindset and see if that can spur you on to apply similar principals in your work life. We have a growth mindset in the area of creating a Collaborative sermon writing process. You heard me right. From creative to creation to completion - our team works together from start to finish to help each other achieve the best po...

Would Jesus use Excel Spreadsheets? Would he know how to read a finance or metric driven discipleship report?  Would Jesus say: “Uhh...disciples can I get that TPS report on how many disciples we’ve discovered, developed and deployed?” Jesus doesn’t seem that concerned about reports and metrics and data...at least not primarily. He truly believes that His story  would change individual lives and l...

In this week's episode of Lead Time, Tim and Jake tackle the topic of Rejection! The fear of which can cause a deep detriment to the life of a leader. Give a listen to hear three key ways of overcoming the fear of rejection, and moving toward a life of boldness and freedom.  Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Cur...

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 Today, we’re talking about how unity is catalyst for organizational growth! Join us as we unpack our U.N.I.T.E. acronym!! THIS is LeadTime.  Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleaders...

Pastors Tim Ahlman and Jake Boessling discuss the power of the busyness that can hijack our lives in the midst of the community and culture that we live in.  This is Lead Time! Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆...

Today’s episode will give you hope to make a change if you are in debt as you hear a story of financial transformation in the lives of Su and Dan Barry. This is Lead Time!  Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To...

Today, in Episode 42, Tim and Jake talk with Ryan Bredow about how to overcome some obstacles in your leadership, being equipped to overcome your lid of leadership, and encouragement about how to continue to take the next steps needed to expand your influence as a leader.  This is Lead Time. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Curren...

Today, in Episode 41, Tim and Jake continue their conversation with Rev. Dr. Jacob A O Preus; this time about his perspecitive on what Jesus is doing in the global south.   This is Lead Time. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️...

For the next two episodes, Tim and Jake get to talk with one of the greatest living Lutheran theologians on planet earth, Rev. Dr. Jacob A. O. Preus.  This week we speak with Jack about the past and future of the LCMS. This is Lead Time. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.unitele...

Today, in Episode 39, TIm and Jake talk with Rachell Highley a deaconness intern on our team that has shined over the past 10 months and she just has a few weeks left on her internship before her and her hubby, Joe head back to St Louis Missouri.   This is Lead Time. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events N...

Today, in Episode 38, Tim and Jake speak in depth about one of their favorite stories from John 11 - Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Last April and May they did a 4 part sermon series which you can watch at cglchurch.org.  Note:  This episode is much more devotional in nature.  This is Lead Time. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the L...

Today, in Episode 37, Tim and Jake have their first repeat guest on Lead Time, KJ Struz.   Here is all you need to know about KJ right now - he is a young, passionate learner who loves living and leading others to maximize their God-given potential.  Today we chat with KJ about 5 tips for everyday health and wellness. This is Lead Time. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care abou...

Today, in Episode 36, Tim and Jake speak with Glendon Smith who is a consultant from Klote and Associates and has been on our staff the past 8 months and will be with us for a few more.  We always leave encouraged from a conversation with him and we hope our conversation with him blesses you all this Monday morning! This is Lead Time. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about...

Today, Tim and Jake chat with Nathan Spaulding, who loves to explore ways to reach his neighbors with the Gospel of Jesus. This is Lead Time Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleadersh...