Loading Events Deacon/Map Conference Fall 2025 - Michigan District, LCMS

Deacon/Map Conference Fall 2025

September 7, 2025 - September 9, 2025

When & Where

September 7 - September 9

Download Schedule

Presenters

Speaker

Rev. Dr. Justin Rossow

Rev. Dr. Justin Rossow serves as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Arcadia, Michigan and is the founder of Next Step Press, the Next Step Podcast, and the Next Step Community—ministries that focus on cultivating innovation, collaboration, and delight in the perpetual adventure of following Jesus. Justin is a pastor, author, speaker, and trainer with a Ph.D. in Theology and Culture.

Justin and his wife Miriam live in Michigan with their four children. You can read more from Justin at community.findmynextstep.org or find his Amazon author’s page here.

Chaplain

Rev. Brian West

Rev. Brian West has served as an overseas missionary in Central Europe, urban house-church planter, worship leader, Pastor for Next-Generation, and currently serves as a Lead Pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Jenison, MI. He and Erin, his wife of 24 years, and their two daughters are engaged in living as a messy family on mission as they learn to embrace inefficiency.  Brian is also an avid cyclist who loves a good fountain pen and a properly brewed cup of tea.

Registration

Registration is now open.

This event is for Deacons, Ministry Assistants, Deacon and Ministry Assistant Students, SMP's, and special guests of the Michigan District, LCMS.

Registration Cost:

  • $285 Commuter
  • $570 Commuter w/ Spouse
  • $420 Attendee - Single occupancy
  • $380 Attendee - Double occupancy
  • $716 Attendee w/ Spouse
  • $560 Cottage - Single occupancy
  • $1071 Cottage w/ Spouse

Registrtion

$Varies

Price based on lodging options

Additional Information

Deacon and Ministry Assistant’s Paperwork

Paperwork must be completed and turned in to Martha Wohlfeil by August 31. Electronic fillable forms can be found at the links below. Be sure to read the instructions page.

Deacon Forms

Ministry Assistant Forms

Sponsors

Church Extension Fund (CEF)

Michigan District, LCMS