The rapid decline in active LCMS pastors—down 10% in just two years—underscores the need for new approaches to theological education that remain confessionally Lutheran while meeting modern ministry contexts. Enter the Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership: Biblical. Reformational. Missional. Affordable. Global. Visit https://cst.ilt.edu/cmpl/ or find the Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership on Facebook for more information. • Dr. Jeff Kloha's journey through seminary education to leading the Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership • Five foundations of CMPL: biblical, confessional, missional, affordable, and global • Partnership with Institute of Lutheran Theology to offer full theological degrees at approximately $4,000 per year • Addressing misconceptions that online education compromises theological quality • Projected loss of nearly half of active LCMS pastors by 2030 (from 5,300 to 3,300) • Creating pathways for congregations without pastors to develop leaders within their communities • Missional focus on equipping leaders who engage their communities rather than just "sit" after Sunday services • Supporting mission starts, bivocational leaders, and contexts not currently served by traditional models • The biblical principle that the church is defined by gathering around Christ, not by clergy credentials The Best Pizza Franchise Opportunity Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen is the hottest new Cheesesteak & NY Pizza Franchise. Support the show Join the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes) https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletter Visit uniteleadership.org
