Pastor and author Joe Beran breaks down what the data reveals about the LCMS: pastoral shortages, declining attendance, and the alarming loss of youth. He shares why innovation, experimentation, and deeper discipleship are essential for the next generation. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit<a href="http://www.redletterpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> www.redletterpodcast.com</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

112: Tim Wood on Why the LCMS Is in Crisis, What the Data Really Says, and How We Recover Spiritually

Welcome to Red Letter Disciple, a podcast to challenge you and your church to be greater disciples of Jesus so that together we can unleash the greatest and fullest expression of Jesus possible. When we do, when we truly live as disciples of Jesus, the world will never be the same! Your host, Pastor and author Zach Zehnder, will guide you through some incredible conversations with world-class disciples. Let’s do this.