110: Richard Snow on What the LCMS Needs Most in the Next 10 Years, How to Disagree Well, and How to Form Pastors

Nebraska District President Richard Snow shares the joys and challenges of serving as a DP, from walking with pastors and congregations to raising up the next generation of leaders. He reflects on conflict, communication, and why the future of the LCMS depends on deeper discipleship and greater trust in God’s Word. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

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Richard’s Challenge

Do what you’ve been given. Instead of worrying about what others should be doing, identify one practice you need to put into action this week and start doing it.

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Resources Mentioned in the Episode

• Nebraska District LCMS: ndlcms.org
• Mission Ignition (Nebraska District initiative)
• Everyone His Witness (LCMS resource)
• Joining Jesus on His Mission by Greg Finke
• Lutheran Hour Ministries evangelism tools
• Red Letter Living’s Spiritual Gifts Test
• “Voices of the LCMS” Videos

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