Jesus Never Feared a Tough Conversation (And Neither Should the LCMS)

Jesus Never Feared a Tough Conversation (And Neither Should the LCMS)

Author: Unite Leadership Collective April 25, 2025 Duration: 47:28
Attorney Kurth Brashear doesn't shy away from addressing the challenging governance issues facing the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today. Drawing from his extensive experience in both church leadership and legal practice, he offers a candid assessment of how the church's governance structures sometimes hinder rather than help our shared mission. • Developing a heart for church mission comes from understanding that God wants all people to be saved • The "clearinghouse concept" facilitates sh...

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