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.
02. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE CHURCH: Embracing Tools, Avoiding Traps
Ryan Kirchoff
Through discussion, reflection, and real-life examples, we’ll consider both the practical ministry opportunities and the potential pitfalls that come ...
16. THE FAMILY ALTAR: Empowering Homes as the Primary Place of Youth Discipleship
Dr. Brandon Steenbock
Participants will leave with renewed vision and concrete ideas for shaping a congregation where faith isn’t just taught ...
28. GOSPEL CONVERSATIONS IN THE LGBTQ WORLD: Meeting Impossible Standards with the Grace of Christ
Ben Dose
This breakout will explore these “impossible standards” in light of our unique Lutheran worldview ...
31. HEARING IT STRAIGHT FROM TODAY’S YOUTH: A Comprehensive Study of WELS Young People
Dr. Donald Kudek
Attendees will learn what young people value, how they engage with the gospel, and what opportunities exist for ...
34. THE LAWSUIT YOU DIDN’T SEE COMING: Building a Legally Resilient School
Sam Nelson
Attendees will leave better equipped to recognize legal blind spots, implement protective structures, and support ministry with confidence and ...
39. MINISTERING TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE: Compassion, Care, and Christ
Rev. Steven Lange
This session will help called workers, ministry leaders, and lay members understand how they can be the safe ...
41. ON THE CLOCK, STILL ON MISSION: Following Christ at Work
Chris Kestner
This breakout offers practical tools for navigating workplace boundaries while remaining unapologetically Christian ...
45. POLITICS IN THE PEWS: Living in Two Kingdoms
Rev. Dr. Michael Berg
In this session we will refresh our understanding of two-kingdom theology and discuss practical ways to speak ...
46. THE PORN PANDEMIC IN OUR PEWS: How Pornography Is Quietly Discipling Our Members and What to Do About It
Rev. Brad Snyder
This session offers honest, gospel-centered guidance for pastors, teachers, and lay leaders to help those who struggle with ...


