One of the perks of being a pastor is spending time in the Word. Yes, a lot of it is simply “work.” But can you study a pericope and NOT discover something new? And, often enough, an hour or two has suddenly gone by and we get to sit back with a smile and say with King David, “Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart” (Psalm 119:111).
Register now and plan to join our speaker, Rev. Dr. John Nordling of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind., as he explores “The Joy of the Journey.”
When & Where
St Ignace
May 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - May 22, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
Little Bear Arena & Conference Center275 Marquette St
St Ignace, MI, 49781
Presenters
Speaker
Rev. Dr. John Nordling
Rev. Dr. John G. Nordling is a professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind. (CTSFW). He received his M.Div. from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo; an M.A. in Classics from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Ph.D. also in Classics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Nordling served as pastor at Grace English Ev. Lutheran Church and School in Chicago, Ill. from 1990-1994. He taught at Valparaiso University from 1994-1999 and at Baylor University from 1999-2006, after which he joined the faculty at CTSFW. He developed Lutheranism & the Classics, a biennial conference for pastors, classicists, and educators. He has authored two books and a number of academic articles on the Pauline epistles, slavery, and social issues.
Nordling and his wife Sara have been married since 1985.
Schedule
Monday, May 20, 2019
Conference registration, sessions, lunch, Monday dinner, exhibits, and breaks will be at :
Little Bear Arena & Conference Center
275 Marquette Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Gemütlichkeits and Tuesday dinner will be at Breaker’s Restaurant.
Breakfast is included in the lodging rate at Breakers Resort.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Registration
Online Registration is now closed. Please see Debbie Hughes to register on-site
Late registration fee is $100 for everyone.
Registration Cost: $100 per person for pastors, vicars, deacons, and wives.
Note: Hotel Registration is separate. See below for details.
Compassion Ministry
In support of Michigan District Great Compassion Ministry, the conference will gather donations for the Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Homeless program. Please consider bringing an item from the following needs list: personal hygiene items, single-serve food items (ready to eat or microwaveable).
The Saint Ignace office is a part of the larger 3-county Community Action Agency. Items will be distributed, as needed, throughout the 3 counties.
Additional Information
Hotel Lodging
Breakers Resort
927 N State St
St Ignace, MI 49781
Cost is $75.99 per night for double queen or king rooms (breakfast is included in the room rate).
Please make hotel registrations directly with the hotel at 906.643.7733 (mention group Michigan District Lutheran Church).
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Goals & Objectives
The North & East Pastors’ Conference is conducted for the spiritual and professional growth of its members.
- It shall provide means for its members to relate together on a regular basis.
- Matters pertaining to Christian doctrine and practice, to professional problems, to the proper conduct in office, to private study, to the work of the District and Synod, or to any other professional matter shall receive due attention.
- The members are to aim to cultivate positive relationships, to be mutually helpful in every way possible, and to encourage, instruct, and admonish one another in a spirit of sincerity and Christian love.
- The conference may adopt and submit overtures to the Convention of the Michigan District.