FIRST THURSDAY WEBINARS
July webinar:
The Staffing Crisis in the Lutheran LCMS Church & the future of leadership development
Zach Zehnder
King of Kings Church–Omaha, NE
JUly 2, 2026
12:00 pm EST
The Lutheran Church is facing a growing leadership and staffing challenge. What do the numbers tell us about the future, and what can churches do about it? Join us for a conversation with Zach Zehnder of King of Kings Church in Omaha as we explore the current state of staffing in the LCMS, the trends shaping the future of ministry leadership, and practical solutions being developed to address the problem. We’ll also discuss Hodos, an emerging approach to leadership development designed to help churches identify, equip, and multiply future leaders. Whether you're a pastor, church staff member, or ministry leader, this conversation will provide valuable insight into one of the most important challenges facing the church today
Some of the previous guests of First Thursday: Dr. Tim Elmore, Dan Rockwell, Brittany Crimmel, Rich Birch, Holly Tate, Warren Bird, Stefanie Rowe, Dr. David Fletcher, Mandi Smith, Brandon Cormier, Lisa Birle, Dillon Smith, Tiffany Henning, Andy Brightbill, Gabrielle Christie, Austin Rockwell, Matt McKay, Kristin Miller, and others… We are thankful for all who give of their time and story to influence young leaders and those leaders that lead them.
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