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I do not have a mobile phone Phone number(Required)Phone type 2Select one . . .HomeOfficeOtherE-mail(Required)A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail provided. Enter e-mail Confirm e-mail CommentsChurch MembershipDenomination(Required) WELS Other WELS church membership(Required) CountryUnited StatesCanada State/Province City Church Name Not listed? My WELS church is not listed in the drop down options Enter church information(Required)Role(Required)Select one . . .PastorStaff MinisterTeacherLay personStudentEmergency ContactContact name(Required)Relationship to attendee(Required)Phone(Required) Conference InformationRead more information about the breakout sessions.Select five breakout sessions(Required)Note: Breakout session 32 takes up two breakout slots 1. The Art of Listening and Asking Questions: Unlocking the Heart of Ministry - Cindy Jansen 2. Artifical Intelligence and the Church: Embracing Tools, Avoiding Traps - Ryan Kirchoff 3. Beyond Cash: Smarter Ways God's People Can Give - Kyle Bartsch 4. The Budget Is the Plan: Aligning Strategy, Spending, and Stewardship - Janet Egan 5. Building a Cohesive School Leadership Team: Leading Together in Lutheran Education - Jim Rademan and Jamie Walta 6. Building a Culture of Outreach: A Game Plan for Every WELS Church - Caleb Free 7. Clarifying Clergy and Lay Roles: Leading Together in the Life of the Church - Mark Gabb and Sean Young 8. Come and See: Planning Worship so Members Will Invite Guests - Eric Roecker 9. Communicating Your Mission with Clarity: Branding, Messaging, and Community Connection - Jeff Lemke 10. Counting What Counts: Goals, Metrics, and the Spirit's Work - Carlos Leyrer 11. Developing a Clear Path of Discipleship: A Proven Process for Congregational Membership and Leadership Development - Matt Vogt 12. Digital Outreach in a Post-Christian World: Supporting Relational Evangelism Without Replacing It - Michael Babler 13. The Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Managing Yourself to Lead Others - Karen Fischer 14. Faith Formation in Schools that Sticks: Building a Lutheran Worldview in the Next Generation - Melanie Giddings, Ben Reichel, and Elizabeth Melott 15. Faithful and Funded: Rethinking How We Support Lutheran Schools - Paul Patterson 16. The Family Altar: Empowering Homes as the Primary Place of Youth Discipleship - Brandon Steenbock 17. Feedback and the Pulpit: Turning Polite Praise into Meaningful Insights - Michael Schultz 18. The Focus Tax: How Much Are You Paying? - Kurt Nitz 19. The Forgotten Generation: Ministry to Young Adults in Their 20s - Clark Schultz 20. Freely Given, Freely Give: Building a Culture of Gospel-Driven Generosity - Josh Birkholz 21. From 20/80 to 100 Percent: Breaking the Volunteer Bottleneck - Frank Italiano 22. From Bulletin to Broadcast: Modernizing Church Communication Without Losing Anyone - Kristi Meyer and Kyle Bitter 23. From Christian Worship to The Foundation: Planning Smarter, Leading Better - Johnold Strey 24. From Enrollment to Engagement: Making Your School a True Evangelism Effort - Shaun Arndt 25. From Organic to Organized: How Leadership and Operations Must Evolve as Churches Grow - Dennis Klatt 26. From Social Circles to Spiritual Growth: Small Groups that Make Disciples, Not Just Friends - James Hein 27. From Talk to Traction: Making All Ministry Teams More Effective - Todd Russ 28. Gospel Conversations in the LGBTQ World: Meeting Impossible Standards with the Grace of Christ - Ben Dose 29. The Grace to Lead Change Well: Navigating Transition Without Losing Mission or People - Don Suttion 30. The Great Commission in Lutheran Schools: Nurture, Outreach, and School Growth - Kenneth Fisher and Landon Zacharyasz 31. Hearing It Straight from Today's Youth: A Comprehensive Study of WELS Young People - Donald Kudek 32. Hope for the Challenged Church: Diagnosing Decline and Charting a Path Forward - David Scharf and Jonathan Bauer (Takes up two Breakout slots) 33. Hospitality Bootcamp: Evangelism in Action - Lori Ryan 34. The Lawsuit You Didn't See Coming: Building a Legally Resilient School - Sam Nelson 35. Leadership as Influence: Shaping Culture and Lives Without a Title - Rachel Halldorson and Ben Kratz 36. Leading with Consensus in Your Church: From Votes to Voices - Jonathan Schroeder 37. A Legacy of Love: Inspiring Generosity that Endures Beyond This Life - Kurt Lueneburg, Daniel Wagenknecht, Patrick Ruehrdanz, and Terry Helton 38. A Lutheran Lens on Modern Hymnody: Evaluating the Theology, Use, and Impact of Modern Hymns - Aaron Christie 39. Ministering to Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Compassion, Care, and Christ - Steve Lange 40. Ministering to an Aging Congregation: A Golden Opportunity! - David Rosenau 41. On the Clock, Still on Mission: Following Christ at Work - Chris Kestner 42. One Gospel, Many Peoples: Readiness for Cultural Diversity in the Church - Aaron Robinson 43. Our Confessional Lutheran Identity: Doctrine, Practice, and a Distinct Gospel Witness - Paul Prange 44. Planning that Works: Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Planning - John Rathje 45. Politics in the Pews: Living in Two Kingdoms - Michael Berg 46. The Porn Pandemic in Our Pews: How Pornography Is Quietly Discipling Our Members and What to Do About it - Brad Snyder 47. The Power of Deep Connection: Engaging Women by Design - Sarah Proeber 48. Prepared to Give an Answer: Weaving Apologetics into Everyday Ministry - Caleb Bassett 49. Problem-Solving as Christian Leadership: Balancing Faith, Wisdom, and Action - Brent Nemmers 50. The Quiet Return: Gen Z Men's Renewed Interest in Christianity - Joel Russow 51. Raising a Christ-Centered Child in a Me-Centered World: Practical Tools for Parents and Church Leaders - Rhoda Wolle 52. Raising the Bar: A Culture of High Expectations for Discipleship - Donn Dobberstein 53. Rethinking Evangelism: Why Yesterday's Methods Miss Today's Hearts - Joseph Lindoff and Julie Lindloff 54. Sacramental Identity for Today's Church: Timeless Gifts for Our Time in History - John Bortulin 55. Screens and Souls: Helping Members Understand the Spiritual Impact of Technology - Martin Spriggs 56. Servant Leaders: Young Adults Modeling Christ's Way - Jeremy Bock 57. Serving the Underserved: Reaching and Discipling People with Special Needs - Joel Gaertner 58. Shadow of the Leader: Using the Culture Change Course Map - Kurt Nitz 59. Small Church, Big Mission: Making a Kingdom Impact with Limited Resources - Wayne Uhlhorn 60. Staffing for Mission: When to Add Staff and How to Choose the Right Role - Nathan Paul 61. Unstuck: Breaking Growth Barriers with Courage, Clarity, and Calling - John Parlow 62. Using Community Service to Maximize the Spread of the Gospel - Lucas Bitter and Meredith Bitter 63. Vision that Inspires Service: Communicating a Christ-Centered Future in Ways that Move God's People to Action - Stacy Jensen 64. The Weight and the Wonder: Dealing with Guilt in Ministry - Don Patterson 65. Wired Differently: Understanding Personalities to Strengthen Ministry Teams - Marilyn Sievert 66. Women Teaching Women: From Learners to Leaders - Alycia Cameron 67. Young Women in WELS: Understanding the Crisis and Building Connections - Dawn Schulz 68. Your Church's Story: Preserving History with Purpose - Susan Willems 69. The Future of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod: One LCMS District President’s Perspective - Allan Buss Alternate SelectionsSessions will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. When sessions are at capacity, we will place you in an alternate session. 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