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The Moral Reasoning Gap: How Education, Church Attendance, & Tradition Shape Whether Christians Rely on Faith or Science

Curiosity, Joy, Emotional Intelligence, & Relational Connection: Are These the Missing Ingredients in Many LCMS Leadership Conversations?

New Gallup Poll Reveals Americans’ Trust in Honesty & Ethics of Clergy at Lowest Point on Record; Has Dropped 40 Percentage Points to Just 27% Since 1984; Nursing is Most Trusted at 75%

Record Low Trust in Honest & Ethics of Clergy Tied to Sexual Abuse Scandals, With Precipitous Drops Tied to 2002 & 2018 Revelations; LCMS Must Protect its Members, Reputation by Reforming Oversight, Governance on These Matters

Are LCMS SMP Pastors Second Class, Less Qualified Church Workers? Calls for Required Lifelong Supervision Suggest Some Believe So

LCMS SMP Program is a “Ministry Needs-Driven Program” for Congregations; Designed to “Meet the Needs of Congregations, Large or Small” that are Not Able to be Satisfied by Residential Seminary Graduates on Roster

LCMS Concordia Seminary SMP Program Director Says “Sacrifices [by students, families] are required,” “Academic standards are high,” Is a “Robust, excellent program”

Director of the SMP Program at Concordia Seminary, LCMS Rev. Dr. W. Mart Thompson, Discusses SMP Program History, Recent Policy Changes, Future

Is the LCMS Ignoring Its Biggest Crisis? Implications of Officer Nomination Vote Totals

Candidates for 2026-2029 LCMS President, 1st VP, Regional VPs Released by Synod; Based on Nominations from Member Congregations

Candidates for 2026-2029 LCMS Secretary, Board Members, University Regents, Commissions, Released by Synod; Determined by Committee for Convention Nominations

50-Year Concordia Theological Seminary & Concordia Seminary Professor, Rev. Dr. Jim Voelz, Responds to Recent Controversial Critiques of 2 of His Books; Explores Hermeneutics, Authority, Objectivity, & Confession with Rev. Dr. Tim Ahlman on Lead Time Podcast