The world wants you to think that, unless you achieve one great thing—land the perfect job, find your soul mate, check every box on your bucket list, or find your “capital C” calling—you have failed. Join us as Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger leads us to the assurance that God is at work in and through the lives of His people in their everyday choices, actions, and relationships. We will explore how we can encourage, lead, and teach the people we serve to walk every day in the confidence of the vocation to which God has led them, not because of who any of us is individually, but because of who we are in Him.
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:1–2).
When & Where
Arcadia
October 21, 2024 - October 23, 2024
Camp Arcadia3046 Oak St
Arcadia, MI, 49613
Presenters
Keynote Speaker
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger
Pastor Leininger serves at First Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chicago, Ill. From 2002 until 2023, he served Concordia University Chicago as Campus Pastor and Director of the Pre-Seminary program. He has a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Ecclesiastical History from Cambridge University, and publishes on the topics of the English Reformation and the use of theatre in the Church. His recent book, Callings for Life: God’s Plan, Your Purpose, applies Luther’s theology of vocation to the daily life of the Christian.
Counselor
Mrs. Mandy Vergin
Mandy Vergin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She has a B.A. in Theological Studies from Concordia University Chicago and an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, as well as a Level 2 Certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She utilizes all of this to offer faith-based counseling to individuals and couples. Mandy owns a practice (New Mercies Counseling Services, LLC) and works in the Grand Haven, Mich. area, where her husband serves as an LCMS pastor.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
This conference is for church workers (commissioned and lay) in Michigan that are in the areas of Adult Ministry (Men’s, Women’s, etc), Assimilation, Children’s Ministry, DCE, DFL, Discipleship, Family Life, Music/Worship Ministry, Outreach Ministry, Parish Assistant, Student Ministry, and Youth Ministry.
Registration cost includes lodging (if applicable), programming, and 5 meals:
Commuter: $195/person (includes meals)
Single Occupancy: (limited availability)
$315/person (includes meals and 2 nights lodging)
$415/person (includes meals and 2 nights lodging with a private bathroom)
Double Occupancy:
$280/person (includes meals and 2 nights lodging - shared room)
Late Fee: $50 late fee/person for registrations after September 19, 2024.
Attendees will receive a copy of Jeff Leininger’s book: Callings for Life: God’s Plan, Your Purpose at the conference.
Additional Information
Worker Wellness – Counseling Sessions
During the conference, Amanda Vergin, LLPC will be available for 45-minute counseling sessions. Sign up for a time slot here.
Sponsors
Church Extension Fund
Michigan District LCMS