Sessions
Attendees are allowed to select any breakouts they believe would be interesting and beneficial. Some attendees will select breakouts that touch on a variety of topics and issues. Others may want to focus on one topic, learning as much as possible from several breakouts.
If a congregation sends multiple attendees to the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership, consider assigning each one a topic or issue. Those attendees can report back to their congregations, perhaps using what they learned to provide recommendations for congregational ministry efforts.
Below you will find breakouts that deal directly with presentation topics and issues.
There are 69 breakout presentations presented by 80+ presenters. Download the breakout and professional development documents below for more information.

01. THE ART OF LISTENING AND ASKING QUESTIONS: Unlocking the Heart of Ministry
Cindy Jansen
This breakout session is an energizing invitation to rediscover two core leadership skills: asking masterful questions and listening with ...
09. COMMUNICATING YOUR MISSION WITH CLARITY: Branding, Messaging, and Community Connection
Dr. Jeff Lemke
This session helps congregations, schools, and Christian organizations define and communicate their identity in Christ with purpose and ...
22. FROM BULLETIN TO BROADCAST: Modernizing Church Communication Without Losing Anyone
Dr. Kristi Meyer & Rev. Kyle Bitter
This session helps church and school leaders build a modern, multi-channel communication strategy that ...
29. THE GRACE TO LEAD CHANGE WELL: Navigating Transition Without Losing Mission or People
Rev. Don Sutton
This session will explore how to overcome resistance, sustain hope, and create cultures where curiosity is encouraged—so teams ...
36. LEADING WITH CONSENSUS IN YOUR CHURCH: From Votes to Voices
Rev. Jonathan Schroeder
This session will help you understand how to lead with consensus while remaining fully grounded in biblical principles ...
58. SHADOW OF THE LEADER: Using the Culture Change Course Map
Kurt Nitz
This breakout will go through those Post Workshop Resources, including a detailed walkthrough of the Culture Change Course Map, ...