Theological Conference 2016 – Let’s Talk Life – Playlist
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Sessions
- Let’s Talk Life: Opening Message – Rev. Dr. David P. E. Maier
- Life, Marriage, and Life Eternal – Rev. Dr. Peter J. Scaer
- Roe v. Wade is Wrong – Biblically, Morally, Medically, and Legally – Lt. Col. John Eidsmoe
- Issues and Concerns Surrounding the Removal of Life Support – How Best Should we Respond – Dr. Cynthia Fenske
- Miscarriages: Breaking the Silence – Rev. A. Trevor & Elizabeth Sutton
- Lutherans for Life: Get Involved – Rev. Paul M. Clark
- Panel Discussion
- Demystifying Planned Parenthood – Ed L. Rivet
- Infertility: The Christian Couple’s Struggle with Choice in a Biotech World – Rev. Dr. Robert W. Weise
Speakers
Rev. Dr. Peter J. Scaer received his M.Div. from Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne (CTSFW). He holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. from Notre Dame. From 1996 to 2000, Dr. Scaer served as the pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Ind. He joined the Exegetical Department of CTSFW in 2000. His passions include the Gospel of Mark and the sacramental ministry of Jesus. He is also deeply involved in life issues. Currently heserves as President of Allen County Right to Life. Dr. Scaer and his wife Amy are blessed with three children, and he spends much of his free time driving his youngest son to and from band practice, while listening to books on tape.
Lt. Col. John Eidsmoe is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel, a retired Alabama State Defense Force Colonel, and a Mississippi State Guard Colonel and Chaplain. He is Professor of Law at the Oak Brook College of Law and Government Policy. He has served as Senior Staff Attorney with the Alabama Supreme Court and is currently Senior Counsel & Resident Scholar for the Foundation for Moral Law. He is an ordained pastor with the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations and serves on the following Boards: Lutherans for Life, Plymouth Rock Foundation, and Gospel Martial Arts Union. Colonel Eidsmoe is a constitutional attorney who has defended home schools, Christian schools, the right of students to study the Bible in public schools, and the right to display the Ten Commandments in the public arena. He and his wife Marlene have three children and live in rural Pike Road, Alabama.
Dr. Cynthia Fenske is the Campus Dean for Nursing at the Ann Arbor campus of Concordia University and was previously a member of the faculty at the University of Michigan for 32 years. She has been recognized for her creative teaching methods with several teaching honors. Dr. Fenske received her degrees from Valparaiso University, the University of Michigan, and Oakland University. She is an active member of Living Water, Whitmore Lake.
Rev. A. Trevor and Elizabeth Sutton serve at St. Luke, Haslett. They have two daughters, Grace (3) and Hannah (8 months). The Sutton family is passionate about sharing how Jesus provides hope even in the midst of miscarriages.
Rev. Paul M. Clark has been the pastor of St. Paul, Fowler for 27 years. He serves on the Board of Directors of Lutherans for Life of Michigan as the Pastoral Counselor, and is also the District Life Coordinator for the Michigan District, LCMS. Rev. Clark and his wife Elizabeth have been married for 35 years and have three children through the blessing of adoption.
Ed L. Rivet is the Legislative Director for Right to Life of Michigan, serving as the liaison between Right to Life and Michigan’s state government. Ed is an alum of MSU for both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Prior to joining Right to Life in February 1988, Ed had three years of experience in the Michigan House of Representatives as a Legislative Aide. Ed and his wife, Michelle, live in Mason and have a growing family, with six children, two more children by marriage, and two granddaughters.
Dr. Robert W. Weise is Senior Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology and the Lutheran Foundation Chair of Pastoral Ministry and Life Science at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He previously served as professor of Clinical Hematology at Wayne State University, Detroit, and as parish pastor in Illinois. His degrees include a B.S. in Education, an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Zoology, and an M.Div. Dr. Weise and his wife Janice are blessed with 5 daughters, 5 sons-inlaw, and 7 grandchildren. They live in Edwardsville, Ill. and attend St. James Lutheran Church, Glen Carbon, Ill., where he is serving as interim pastor.