Live to Tell About It
Do we live in such a way that people are curious about what motivates us to live distinctively different lives? And if they did ask us, would we be prepared to give an account of the hope that is within us?
Don’t miss our Congregational Ministry Summit that will help you both be better enabled to live a life that evokes questions and be better prepared to give an account of that inner hope in Christ.
Our theme verse is 1 Peter 3:15 “… but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”
As we prepare for the Michigan District-LCMS Congregational Ministry Summit and Michigan LLL's Lutheran Hour Rally Worship Service, January 31 and February 1, 2026, respectively, with Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler (Lutheran Hour Speaker) as keynote speaker, be encouraged to engage with an excellent Bible study provided by Lutheran Hour Ministries entitled Patient Urgency. The video-based materials are great for individual study or with a small group. They are free from our ministry partners at Lutheran Hour Ministries if you create an account and log in. Here's the link: Patient Urgency.
For more information about the Lutheran Hour Rally Worship Service on February 1, 2026 visit: www.mi-lll.org.
Presenters
Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
Keynote Speaker
Rev. Dr. Todd A. Biermann
Breakout Speaker
Autumn Casiglia, MA LLP
Breakout Speaker
Rev. David A. Davis
Breakout Speaker
Rev. Dr. Randy Duncan
Breakout Speaker
Rev. Randy Johnson
Breakout Speaker
Rev. Dan Meckes
Breakout Speaker
Rev. Christopher Paavola
Breakout Speaker
Rev. Jim Richter
Breakout Speaker
Eric Smith
Breakout Speaker
Rev. Dr. Scott Yakimow
Breakout Speaker
Registration Details
Online registration is now closed however, walk-ins are welcome. Lunch is not guaranteed. Cost will be $42.40/person - pay by check or creditcard. Livestream registration is available.
Deadline to register and guarantee lunch was January 22, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Early Bird Registration Cost (includes boxed lunch):
- $35 General Registration / $40+ Tax after January 4
- $25 Students / $30 after January 4
- Livestream is free but you must register to receive the link.
Schedule
View the full event schedule and session times by clicking here.
Compassion Ministry
In support of the Michigan District Critical Targets, specifically Great Compassion Ministry, the Congregational Ministry Summit is partnering with the Life Clinic of Saginaw.
They have a donation wish list: Amazon Wish List.
Or, if you'd like to make a donation, you can do that here: weblink.donorperfect.com/LifeClinicdonations.
Media Kit
Bulletin Insert (pdf file)
16×9 Wide Screen Promo Slide – png file
4×3 Standard Screen Promo Slide – png file
Promo Video (YouTube - 2 minutes) | Promo Video 2 (YouTube - 7 minutes)