Ministry Specialist (DCE, DFLM, Deaconess, and others) Conference - 2026

Getting Strong, Going Strong

In a ministry landscape that asks much of those who serve, Getting Strong, Going Strong invites us to return to the foundation Jude 1:20–21 gives the Church: to build ourselves up in the most holy faith, to pray in the Holy Spirit, and to remain in the love of God as we await the mercy of Christ. With speaker Rev. Bill Yonker, we’ll explore how God strengthens His people for the work He has called them to do.

Join the ministry specialists (e.g. DCEs, DFLMs, Deaconesses, DPMs, lay youth/family workers, etc.) from the Michigan District and Ohio District at the beautiful Maumee Bay State Park for renewal, growth, and fellowship with other church work professionals.

Lodging Information

Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
1750 State Park Rd #2
Oregon OH 43616

If you would like shared lodging (a bed in a cottage or cabin - $150 total), make this selection on the registration form and pay via your registration. If you would like a single, then you will need to make your own reservation.

Phone 419.836.1466 / 800.282.7275 for Lodge Reservations
Mention: Michigan Ohio Ministry Specialists Conference or TODLRYMM729
Cost: $179++ per night for individual lodge rooms (Singles) - Refundable up to 72 hours prior to arrival.

Deadline: 9/28/26

Conference Sponsors

• LCEF of Ohio
• Lutheran Benefits Group
• Generous Individual Donors
• Michigan District, LCMS
• Ohio District, LCMS

Registration is now open.

Deadline to register is September 19, 2026.

Cost

Early Bird Registration - $200 until September 19, 2026

Late Registration - $250 (after September 19, 2026 until October 11, 2026)

Housing

Single Occupancy - Register with the hotel directly $179+/night.

Shared Lodging - $150 - include on registration form. This will be a bed in a cottage or cabin.