Before LCMS Convention: The Future of the Concordias

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential impact of a major LCMS convention overture on the Concordia University System with Dr. Bernard Bull.

A major LCMS convention overture could reshape the way the Concordia University System functions — but many everyday Lutherans may not understand what is being proposed, why it matters, or what questions still need to be answered. In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Dr. Bernard Bull, President of Concordia University, Nebraska, to discuss Overture 7-01, the future of the Concordia University System, and why this technical governance issue may have very r...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Ahlman, Jack Kalleberg

Guest: Dr. Bernard Bull

Topics covered

• Concordia University System
• LCMS convention
• governance
• Lutheran education
• future planning

Keywords

• LCMS
• Concordia University
• governance
• education
• Lutheran

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Concordia University, Nebraska, Concordia University System, LCMS

Books & works: Overture 7-01

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