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.
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 ...
35. LEADERSHIP AS INFLUENCE: Shaping Culture and Lives Without a Title
Rachel Halldorson & Rev. Ben Kratz
This session helps participants understand the power of influence—how their words, actions, and presence can ...
47. THE POWER OF DEEP CONNECTION: Engaging Women by Design
Sarah Proeber
Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to gauge momentum so women are known, supported, and sent for lasting kingdom ...
51. RAISING A CHRIST-CENTERED CHILD IN A ME-CENTERED WORLD: Practical Tools for Parents and Church Leaders
Dr. Rhoda Wolle
This breakout will offer biblical encouragement and practical direction for raising Christ-centered children in today’s world ...
65. WIRED DIFFERENTLY: Understanding Personalities to Strengthen Ministry Teams
Marilyn Sievert
Attendees will learn how to adapt, communicate, and collaborate more effectively across personality lines ...
66. WOMEN TEACHING WOMEN: From Learners to Leaders
Alycia Cameron
Participants will learn how to design Bible studies that engage both hearts and minds and lead discussions that encourage ...


