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.

08. COME AND SEE: Planning Worship so Members Will Invite Guests
Rev. Eric Roecker
This session will explore how to design services that are accessible to the first-time worshiper while also being ...
17. FEEDBACK AND THE PULPIT: Turning Polite Praise into Meaningful Insights
Rev. Michael Schultz
This breakout will explore how pastors and congregations can move beyond surface-level comments toward honest conversations that strengthen ...
23. FROM CHRISTIAN WORSHIP TO THE FOUNDATION: Planning Smarter, Leading Better
Rev. Johnold Strey
This session equips pastors, worship planners, and lay leaders to streamline worship planning, deepening member engagement and supporting ...
38. A LUTHERAN LENS ON MODERN HYMNODY: Evaluating the Theology, Use, and Impact of Modern Hymns
Prof. Aaron Christie
This session offers a thoughtful exploration of the modern hymn movement through a Lutheran lens ...
43. OUR CONFESSIONAL LUTHERAN IDENTITY: Doctrine, Practice, and a Distinct Gospel Witness
Rev. Paul Prange
This session invites thoughtful, theological reflection on what it means to be Lutheran in both doctrine and practice ...