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.
14. FAITH FORMATION IN SCHOOLS THAT STICKS: Building a Lutheran Worldview in the Next Generation
Melanie Giddings, Elizabeth Melott, & Rev. Ben Reichel
This session explores how schools and churches can work together to instill a ...
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 ...
30. THE GREAT COMMISSION IN LUTHERAN SCHOOLS: Nurture, Outreach, and School Growth
Rev. Dr. Ken Fisher & Landon Zacharyasz
We’ll discuss the importance of intentionalizing what is at the heart of Lutheran education—shaping ...
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 ...
54. SACRAMENTAL IDENTITY FOR TODAY’S CHURCH: Timeless Gifts for Our Time in History
Rev. John Bortulin
This session features a conversation and re-examination of our Lutheran identity, giving participants something to take home for ...
68. YOUR CHURCH’S STORY: Preserving History with Purpose
Susan Willems
Participants will learn how to collect and preserve their church’s history—from photos and records to personal stories—while focusing on ...


