We call ourselves people of hope. Hope is a powerful thing, isn’t it? Hope empowers those who have it and inspires those who see it. Our hope is in the Gospel. Paul explains the fullness of our hope in his letter to the Ephesians. Gather with us this May in Frankenmuth as Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha guides us through these promises of hope in Paul’s letter.
Documents to Review – The Secret of God’s Plan – Studies in Ephesians
The Secret of Gods Plan – Studies in Ephesians Part One
The Secret of Gods Plan – Studies in Ephesians Part Two
The Secret of Gods Plan – Studies in Ephesians Part Three
The Secret of Gods Plan – Studies in Ephesians Part Four
When & Where
Frankenmuth
May 12 - May 13
Bavarian Inn Lodge1 Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI, 48734
Presenters
Speaker
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha is Dean of the Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership. Previously, he served as Chief Curatorial Officer of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. (2017–2024). Prior to that he was Provost and Professor of Exegetical Theology (New Testament) at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. (1999–2017). He served as Associate Pastor of Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Lakewood, Ohio, and currently also serves as Associate Pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Arlington, Va. Kloha has written and contributed to 31 scholarly published books and articles.
Registration
Registration will open in January
Deadline for Early Bird registration is April 12, 2026
Registration Costs:
Pastors, Vicars, Deacons & Wives: Early Bird $50/person | Late Registration $100/person
Emeriti & Wives: Early Bird $0/person | Late Registration $100/person
Exhibitors: Early Bird $175 + meals/electricity/extra tables/ & 1 Representative | Late Registration $300
Additional Exhibitor Representatives $50/person
Deadline to register is April 12, 2026, after which prices go up to $100/person for ALL attendees / $300 for exhibitor booth.
Please Note:
- Hotel Registration is separate. See below for details.
- District makes Emeriti lodging reservations through April 12, 2026.
Compassion Ministry
In support of the Michigan District Critical Targets, specifically Great Compassion Ministry, the South and East Pastors Conference has partnered with the new CrossPointe Center for the Trades. We will support them through our offering collected during our worship service for the CrossPointe Student Aid and Ministry Fund.
For more information about this new ministry visit: www.michigandistrict.org/crosspointe
Additional Information
Hotel Information:
Bavarian Inn Lodge
One Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI
855.652.7200 or online at book.bavarianinn.com/ – Use code: 13H40C
$130 rate (standard) plus applicable taxes.
Check-in 3 p.m. / Check out 11 a.m.
Deadline to register is April 12, 2026.
Worship Location:
St. Lorenz Lutheran Church
1030 W Tuscola St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
CEUs will be Available:
Complete this form, print, sign, and return to CSL.
Conference Sponsors
- Church Extension Fund
- Concordia University Chicago
- Wellspring Lutheran Services
- Michigan District, LCMS