39. MINISTERING TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE: Compassion, Care, and Christ

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 ...
34. THE LAWSUIT YOU DIDN’T SEE COMING: Building a Legally Resilient School

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 ...
02. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE CHURCH: Embracing Tools, Avoiding Traps

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 ...
45. POLITICS IN THE PEWS: Living in Two Kingdoms

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 ...
55. SCREENS AND SOULS: Helping Members Understand the Spiritual Impact of Technology

55. SCREENS AND SOULS: Helping Members Understand the Spiritual Impact of Technology

Martin Spriggs

Attendees will learn how to address the profound spiritual impact of technology with courage and wisdom ...
31. HEARING IT STRAIGHT FROM TODAY’S YOUTH: A Comprehensive Study of WELS Young People

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 ...
41. ON THE CLOCK, STILL ON MISSION: Following Christ at Work

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 ...
16. THE FAMILY ALTAR: Empowering Homes as the Primary Place of Youth Discipleship

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 ...
46. THE PORN PANDEMIC IN OUR PEWS: How Pornography Is Quietly Discipling Our Members and What to Do About It

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 ...
28. GOSPEL CONVERSATIONS IN THE LGBTQ WORLD: Meeting Impossible Standards with the Grace of Christ

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 ...