How Are LCMS Pastors Truly Formed? | Our Response to a Recent Seminary Podcast

How Are LCMS Pastors Truly Formed? | Our Response to a Recent Seminary Podcast

Author: Unite Leadership Collective March 24, 2026 Duration: 1:06:15
In this episode, we respond to a recent seminary podcast discussing residential training and pastoral formation. WATCH THE PODCAST HERE While we deeply respect our seminaries and their leaders, we ask the hard questions many pastors and church leaders are already thinking: Why are pulpits still empty? Why are churches closing? And are we training pastors in a way that actually meets today’s mission? Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www...

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