Living life to its fullest (John 10:10) is advice that most people can get behind. What does that mean for a Christian, though? It is more than the length of our days or the number of events we can stuff into them. A full life is one that is lived according to the Word of the God who created it. Christians, like the rest of the world, fall short when it comes to actually living that life, but we have something the world does not have: Hope. God has given us forgiveness, leading us to rejoice in the promise of eternal life, and the opportunity to live fully in this life. Join us as Rev. Dr. David Maxwell takes us through his sermon series on Honest Repentance, so that we can learn to encourage our congregations to live a life that brings joy worth sharing.
When & Where
Battle Creek
May 5 - May 6
DoubleTree By Hilton Battle Creek50 Capital Ave
Battle Creek, MI, 49017
Presenters
Speaker
Rev. Dr. David Maxwell
Rev. Dr. David Maxwell is the Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. (CSL), specializing in patristic Christology and patristic exegesis. He holds degrees from the University of Texas (B.A., 1991); Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. (M.Div., 1995; S.T.M., 1997); Washington University, St. Louis (M.A., Classics, 1995); and the University of Notre Dame (Ph.D., Historical Theology, 2003). He has translated several biblical commentaries written by Church Fathers.
Registration
Registration will open in January.
Deadline to register is April 5, 2026.
Registration Costs:
Pastors, Vicars, Deacons & Wives: Early Bird $150/person | Late Registration $200/person
Emeriti & Wives: Early Bird $0/person | Late Registration $200/person
Exhibitors: Early Bird $175 + meals/electricity/extra tables | Late Registration $300
Additional Exhibitor Representatives $50/person
Deadline to register is April 5, 2026, after which prices go up to $200/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 5, 2026.
Compassion Ministry
In support of the Michigan District Critical Targets, specifically Great Compassion Ministry, the West Pastors Conference 2026 has partnered with The Haven. We will support them through our offering collected during our worship service.
For information about their ministry or to donate directly, you can visit their website: thehavenbc.org/.
Additional Information
Hotel Information:
DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek
50 Capital Ave SW
Battle Creek, MI 49017-3515
Reservations can be made online by following this link: West Pastors Conference. Please note: Reservations must be made by 5 p.m. on 4/20/26 to receive the discounted rate of $154 +tax. Make sure you check the “Accessible Box” to show all availability. If you prefer to make your reservations by phone, please call 269.380.0320 and mention your Group Block Code (926). Check-in is 4 p.m. Check out is 11 a.m.
$154 rate is subject to applicable taxes (you must provide sales tax paperwork to claim exemption).
Deadline to book your room is April 20, 2026.
Worship Location:
St. Mark Lutheran Church
114 E Minges Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49015
CEUs are available.
Complete this form, print, sign, and return to CSL.
Conference Sponsors
- Church Extension Fund
- Concordia University Chicago
- Wellspring Lutheran Services
- Michigan District, LCMS