Intentional Interim (Transitional) Ministry invites its practitioners to be well versed in and make skillful use/application of Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST) in the observation, evaluation, and description of the health or ill-health affecting the life and mission of the Christian congregation to which they have been called. While such diagnosis cannot cause healing, God […]

Looking for new ways to plan for worship? Feeling pressure to utilize other media resources in worship and/or to use gear and technology already at your church? Struggling with finding new ways to introduce a hymn or song for worship? You are invited to attend the Community Worship Network gathering on June 9 for encouragement, […]

Concordia Plans, in partnership with CEF and the Michigan District, is providing a free, one-day workshop for active church workers (spouses are also welcome to attend!) to hear pertinent information about your CPS financial benefits (e.g., pension, 403(b), how to support your overall financial wellness), and ways to improve your physical and mental health. Lunch […]

Cultural IQ is the level of social and cultural intelligence of a servant leader in the Kingdom of God. It identifies and develops four areas of human engagement so that individuals may effectively interact with the emerging global community with awareness, humility, and a transformed mindset to influence people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. […]

Higgins Lake Conference … the highlight of the summer! Dr. Brad Alles is our keynote, and he is going to dazzle us with a few presentations to challenge and equip us in our roles as school leaders. As always, the agenda is packed full of fellowship, collaboration, sunshine, learning, and fun. You can download the […]

This gathering has been postponed to September 30, 2023 at St. Lorenz Frankenmuth. Sept. 30th Event Page.   Our hope is built on Jesus Christ alone! May this hope drive and compel us to live in our communities daily sharing Jesus’ love with everyone. We praise God in our daily worship for these opportunities! At this […]

We hope you are excited about our Directors’ Day on August 8 at St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth. This is a day designed just for the directors of our early childhood centers. It’s a time of fellowship, worship, learning, collaboration, and fun. Dr. Lori Elliot, our keynote for the EC Conference on Wednesday, will also be there […]

This year marks the 50th anniversary of our Annual Early Childhood Conference. What a blessing! We have another amazing day planned full of fellowship, learning, collaboration, and fun. Make sure your colleagues are fired up and ready to join you in Frankenmuth on August 9. We look forward to seeing everyone there. And as always, […]

Join us for a conversation on the benefits and the challenges of considering a multi-point parish at any of our six watch parties (simulcast) of the Dual/Multi-Point Parish Conference hosted by the LCMS Southeastern District. Presenters will be South Dakota District President Scott Sailer, Tri-Parish Pastor Christopher Stout, and Southeastern District President Bill Harmon. Lunch […]

The theme of the 2023 Emeriti Conference is Biblical Perspective on People, Places, and Practices. We will focus on two fronts: biblical culture and our waning and waxing years. “Culture” encompasses values, beliefs, symbols, norms, and patterns of behavior that are under constant change, just as they were in biblical times. Biblical cultural changes give […]