“Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation” (1 Peter 2:12). It is difficult to live honorably as a child of God when the Church is increasingly marginalized and ridiculed. To be sure, […]
Calling all Deacons, Ministry Assistants, and their Supervising Pastors. Our focus for this one-day conference is “Team Ministry.” Please be encouraged to come and experience some teaching from Pastor Tom Fischer on the “Foundations of Team Ministry.” Lunch is included. Messiah Lutheran Church, Clio is the place. There will be ample room for social distancing […]
Please join us for the Pre-Retirement Conference at Holy Cross, Flushing. This conference is intended for all professional church workers and their spouses aged 55 and over as they prepare for their future retirement (whether it be three, five, or ten years down the road) and their next stage of ministry. A note regarding masks […]
The theme for 2022 is Very Ordinary Grace: Life in Relationship, based on Ephesians 6:24. Every relationship we’re a part of adds layers of both joy and heartache to our lives. The book of Ephesians brings insight as we live as family members, friends, neighbors, online connections, the Body of Christ, and more. How does […]
This face-to-face fellowship/learning event is specially designed to encourage and facilitate existing and potential Deacon and Ministry Assistant students to successfully engage with the great coursework and mentor teams toward degree completion and growing ministry effectiveness. While particularly designed for existing students, potential students and interested pastors are welcomed and strongly encouraged to attend. Along […]
Church and School Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, and Business Managers are invited to the 2022 Office Personnel Conference! This conference is so much more than just a few days away from the office. This is a chance to network, bring great ideas back to your church and school, connect with the Lord, and renew your passion […]
1030 W Tuscola StCritical Race Theory, Cancel Culture, and "wokeness" are concepts that reveal a massive cultural and political chasm between two diametrically opposed worldviews. Join us as we learn more about our nation’s Fault Lines. Our speaker is Rev. Fredric Hinz, Public Policy Advocate for the Minnesota Districts of the LCMS. From his vantage […]
A note regarding masks during the COVID-19 pandemic: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has provided mask guidance that flexes based on three key COVID-19 phases (response, recovery, and readiness). The Michigan District will follow any mask mandates by the MDHHS, local health departments, or venues that are in place at the […]
Join us at the 2022 North & East Pastors Conference as we focus on First Things First: Putting the Cross and Empty Tomb Back in the Center. Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs will inspire us with a fresh look at familiar texts surrounding the Easter account, draw us towards a more joyful faith in the Good […]
In these past few years, it has been often difficult to find time for respite, rest, and renewal. How can one remain faithful and confident while diagnosing and navigating the ever-changing challenges of ministry? This conference seeks to address the dilemma and equip you with essential spiritual care and psychological resources so that you can […]
Living in healthy tension is essential in the Christian community. Tension avoidance, either by the prevailing systemic life of the organization or by the interim leader, will eventually lead to greater unhealth of the system and therefore lack of effective missional focus. A combination of lecture and guided table conversation will lead participants to greater […]
