Have you ever felt that it is extremely difficult to motivate people? Have you struggled with discipleship and the third use of the Law in preaching? In this time of apathy in our nation and our world, we could be tempted to motivate with the Law; yet we know that only the Good News of Jesus and His gift of “lots of grace” motivates.
Please join us as we hear from Rev. Dr. Justin P. Rossow and Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen on how to share the message of “lots of grace” to a world and church that needs to hear this Good News. We are praying this conference will leave all of us with an appreciation for how much grace our Lord wants to lavish on us!
When & Where
Frankenmuth
May 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - May 8, 2019 @ 11:30 am
Bavarian Inn Lodge1 Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI, 48734
Presenters
Speaker
Rev. Dr. Justin P. Rossow
Rev. Dr. Justin Rossow is known for his teaching and writing at the intersection of biblical interpretation, metaphor theory, preaching, and discipleship. With a Ph.D. in Theology and Culture, he has regularly given presentations, designed workshops, and published articles and blogs on preaching, discipleship, and metaphor theory for pastors and lay people. He has repeatedly served as guest instructor at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. and is First Supervisor for a Ph.D. student at the London School of Theology, London, England.
Dr. Rossow currently serves at St. Luke, Ann Arbor where he helps people delight in taking a next step following Jesus. He and his wife Miriam have four children: Naomi, Liz, Kate, and Caleb. You can connect Dr. Rossow online at justinrossow.com or through Facebook (@JPRossow) or Twitter (@JustinRossow).
Speaker
Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen
Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen has served as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne, Ind. since 2000. His STM thesis, written for Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne (CTSFW), was on the proper distinction between Law and Gospel and the preaching of Norman Nagel. He earned a D.Min. from CTSFW in 2018 with a dissertation on preaching from the Psalter and using the Psalter as prayer. Emmanuel Press has published two collections of his sermons. He is a departmental editor for Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy, where he writes a quarterly column, and is a regular guest on Issues, Etc. He and his wife Jacqui have three grown children and one grandchild.
Schedule
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Registration
Online Registration is now Closed. Please see Debbie Hughes to register On-Site.
Registration Cost: $100 per person for pastors, vicars, deacons, and wives.
Note: Hotel Registration is separate. See below for details.
Compassion Ministry
In support of Michigan District Great Compassion Ministry, the South & East Pastors’ Conference will gather donations for the CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region. There will be a box at registration to place items. Please consider bringing an item from the wish list to benefit area children and families in need.
Additional Information
Lodging:
Bavarian Inn Lodge
One Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Room Rate $95 per night
Call 1.855.652.7200 mention group code 12M2HJ
Worship Location:
St. Lorenz Lutheran Church
140 Churchgrove Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
CEUs are Available:
Complete this form, print, sign and return to CSL.
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Goals & Objectives
The South & East Pastors’ Conference is conducted for the spiritual and professional growth of pastors and vicars.
- The conference shall provide an opportunity for pastors to meet and encourage one another on a regular basis.
- The conference shall provide a subject that offers further growth in Christian doctrine and practice, in professional development and in the work of the District and Synod, or in any other professional matters that are brought forward.
- The conference will cultivate positive relationships: to be mutually helpful in every way possible and to encourage, instruct, and admonish one another in a spirit of sincerity and Christian love.
- The conference will continue to reach all of the pastors, vicars, and emeriti with an annual opportunity to join together to prayerfully support one another and the Synod. It may adopt and submit overtures to the Convention of the Michigan District.