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Back to EpisodesThe Wittenberg Project: Mission, Collaboration, and Growth in the LCMS
Description
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 denominations
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