Tim and Jack welcome Tyree Toney (aka Lex Lutheran) to discuss his transition from a Baptist background to confessional Lutheranism, the Wittenberg Project, and opportunities for growth and enhanced mission within the LCMS.• Lex shares his journey from a Baptist upbringing through Catholicism and Methodism before finding his home in confessional Lutheranism• The Wittenberg Project began as an online effort to provide Black Lutheran representation and theological perspective• Discussion of collaboration opportunities between LCMS congregations rather than operating independently• Exploring the tension between traditional and contemporary worship while maintaining Lutheran distinctives• Insights on how Lutheran churches can better welcome people across different cultural backgrounds• Addressing the challenges of the Lutheran "brand" and whether to emphasize or downplay denominational identity• The importance of building an online presence for Lutheran theology in a digital-dominant world• Reflections on congregational growth strategies and learning from innovations in other denominationsSupport the showJoin the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org

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