A New Gold Standard

Catechesis: Stealing Souls from the Devil

Tune in to this episode of The End of Christianity as We Know It, the podcast of American Lutheran Theological Seminary. This episode our hosts discuss the role of catechesis in saving souls and raising up leaders in the church. Please visit our website at www.alts.edu [http://www.alts.edu]. We'd love to hear from you! #churchgrowth #churchplanting #church #lutheranism #lutheran #christian #christianreligion #christianity #spirituality #seminary #pastor

Resurrecting Struggling Congregations

This episode explores the transformative power of authentic faith, community connection, and the importance of humility in church growth. Led by Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins, the discussion emphasizes reconnecting with Christ first, then with each other, and the significance of simple acts of love and faithfulness in revitalizing churches. #seminary #onlineeducation #christian #churchgrowth #churchplanting #church #lutheran #spirituality #religion #christiangod #prayer #christianrelationships

Measuring Success in Church Mission Plants

On episode 4 of The End of Christianity as We Know It, we discuss how one defines success in Lutheran missions. and check out our website! https://www.alts.edu/ [https://www.alts.edu/] #onlineeducation #seminary #christian #lutheran #church #pastor #education #spiritualformation #christianeducation #religiousstudies #innovativelearning #globaleducation #digitaleducation #missionary #churchplant #churchplanting #churchgrowth #christianbelief #christianministry #ministry

A New Gold Standard

On episode 3 of The End of Christianity as We Know It, we discuss about what the gold standard of seminary education should be. #onlineeducation #seminary #christian #lutheran #church The conversation explores the importance of accessible theological education and the development of diverse leadership within the church. It delves into the spiritual formation and ethos of seminary education, the comparison between residential and online seminary education, and the preparation for pastoral ministry. #pastor #education #spiritualformation #christianeducation #religiousstudies #innovativelearning #globaleducation #digitaleducation

Why We Started an Online Seminary (And Why It’s Personal)

In episode 2 of The End of Christianity as We Know It, we’re pulling back the curtain on why we decided to launch an online seminary and the specific "why" behind our mission. While the world of theological education is changing rapidly, we believe the core of ministry preparation is individualized care. We dive deep into: - The Calling: Why we chose the online path and what it allows us to do differently for our students.. - Student Focus: How we maintain high-touch, personal mentorship in a digital space. - The Numbers: A transparent look at the financial realities of running a residential institution versus an online model—and why the "brick and mortar" overhead is becoming a hurdle for many. Whether you're a prospective student, a fellow educator, or just curious about the future of the Church, this conversation explores how we’re trying to make quality theological training more sustainable and personal. You can also check out this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen! https://open.spotify.com/show/0pfP3wfLUb7YF0dnILc42h?si=ee6710bf41044f50 [https://open.spotify.com/show/0pfP3wfLUb7YF0dnILc42h?si=ee6710bf41044f50] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-end-of-christianity-as-we-know-it/id1872118836 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-end-of-christianity-as-we-know-it/id1872118836] Here is our website: www.alts.edu [http://www.alts.edu]