Join us in April to hear from our speaker, Monique Nunes, on the theme “Let Your Light Shine: When the Light Grows Dim, What Happens?” based on Matthew 5:16. We will explore various ways of letting our light shine and learn how we can refuel, recharge, and redirect it for the glory of God.
Our New Church Worker Conference is for all rostered workers new to the District: pastors, DCE's, worship arts directors, family life directors, and deaconesses. This will serve as your orientation to the District. We will introduce you to the staff and to the direction of ministry in the District. Maybe most importantly, we will answer […]
As the landscape of ministry shifts in an increasingly post-Christian environment, pastoral leaders in small and medium-size churches face unique challenges. However, these challenges can open us up for growth and impact. At this conference, we will explore the potential threats as well as opportunities that are distinctive to small and medium-size churches, focusing on […]
Do you find yourself rushing from one appointment to the next and even getting irritated at having to wait at a red light? Do you think you have to get everything finished on your to-do list before you can sit down and be still for a few minutes? When was the last time you stopped […]
A parish’s vitality comes from Christ, Who calls His people together to be transformed by the renewal of their minds, engaged in prayer, service, teaching, proclamation, and fellowship. Exploring these expressions and signs of the Church helps Christ’s servants to rethink their own work and appreciate all the more the beauty of being the Body of […]
As Lutheran Christians, we hold onto the doctrine of Jesus as True God and True Man as it is clearly outlined in Scripture. This spiritual concept lies at the center of our discussion for The Katie 2023. When we recognize Jesus as the very definition of truth, we are better able to grasp our own […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please note that the Katie Conference scheduled for Friday, April 17-19, 2020 at the DoubleTree in Bay City has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Please note if you have paid your registration fee for the conference, refunds will be forthcoming.
Church and School Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, and Business Managers are invited to the 2019 Office Personnel Conference! This conference is 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 for […]
The Katie—a Michigan District conference for the wives and widows of pastors, deacons, and vicars—seeks to uplift the women God has chosen to be His hands and heart to the men He has called into the ministry. While these women carry a unique set of burdens, they also enjoy some amazing and abundant blessings. The […]
