69. THE FUTURE OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH–MISSOURI SYNOD: One LCMS District President’s Perspective
Rev. Dr. Allan Buss
WELS leaders will gain a clearer picture of how the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s challenges and opportunities intersect ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
07. CLARIFYING CLERGY AND LAY ROLES: Leading Together in the Life of the Church
Rev. Mark Gabb & Sean Young
Participants will learn how to develop a culture of collaboration, maintain pastoral focus on the ...
Challenged CongregationsCommunicationCulture-CongregationalLeadership-ManagementPlanningTeamwork-Team Building
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
61. UNSTUCK: Breaking Growth Barriers with Courage, Clarity, and Calling
Rev. John Parlow
This breakout is for leaders ready to break through the invisible ceiling and build something more ...
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 ...
05. BUILDING A COHESIVE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM: Leading Together in Lutheran Education
Jim Rademan & Jamie Walta
Participants will explore how to align around a clear mission and vision, ensuring that all leaders—both ...
25. FROM ORGANIC TO ORGANIZED: How Leadership and Operations Must Evolve as Churches Grow
Rev. Dennis Klatt
As congregations grow or contract in the number of souls and forms of gospel ministry, they may need ...
06. BUILDING A CULTURE OF OUTREACH: A Game Plan for Every WELS Church
Rev. Caleb Free
Participants will leave encouraged and equipped to help their church take meaningful steps toward a culture where outreach ...

