Fall Pastors Conference 2024

 

Ordination Celebrations

 

  • Rev. Gatluk Reat, Rev. Jesse Baker, Rev. Timothy Smith, & Rev. Craig McCourt (not pictured: Rev. Craig Quiring)

  • Rev. Joseph Barlau & Rev. Mike Omtvedt (not pictured: Rev. Chaplain Sol Grosskopf, Rev. Chad Kirchoff, Rev. Tyson Mastin, Rev., Timothy Schaekel, & Rev. Isaac Williams)

  • Rev. Mark Loder, Rev. Phil Augustine, Rev. Ted Diedrick, & Rev. Gemechu Olana (not pictured: Rev. Ryan Alvey, Rev. David Erbel, Rev. David Larson, Rev. Brian McQuiggin, Rev. Donavon Riley, Rev. James Ruey)

  • Rev. Kurt Klaus, Rev. Herbert Mueller, & Rev. Kurt Weber (not pictured: Rev. William Hillyer, & Rev. Tom Pfotenhauer)

  • Rev. David McDonald & Rev. Juan Palm (no photo)

  • Rev. Paul Sajban, Rev. Kristian Bjornstad, & Rev. Mark Meier, Sr

  • Rev. Steve Wilson, Rev. Anthony Bertram, Rev. Tom Evans, Rev. John Meyer, Rev Brent Parrish, & Rev. Mark Shockey (not pictured: Rev. Steven Ferber, Rev. Robert Hines, Rev. Paul Krentz, Rev. Gerald Schwanke, & Rev. Dr. Giles Zimmer)

  • Rev. Joseph Asher (not pictured: Rev. Dennis Bohren, Rev. Jeffrey Krueger, & Rev. Merle Lebahn)

  • Rev. David Fretham & Rev. Robert Nowak (not pictured: Rev. Charles Keogh)

  • Rev. Armand Boehme (not pictured: Rev. Donald Johnson, Rev. James Markworth, Rev. Dr. Lane Seitz, Rev. Bruce Stam)

  • Rev. Robert Bailey (not pictured: Rev. Vernon Dorn)

  • Rev. Ronald Hofmann & Rev. Donald Taylor (not pictured: Rev. Carleton Zahn)

 
 
 

Hosanna Lutheran Church

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Honored Guest Speaker

Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen

Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen

A Method for Preaching in the 21st Century Derived from Lutheran Orthodoxy

The presentation will walk through the explicit method of Johann Gerhard and Walther for writing sermons and analyze some of the written sermons of Luther, Gerhard, and Walther for method. It will offer a concrete, practical method for writing quality sermons and overcoming writer's block.

Dr. David H. Petersen became Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne, IN in 2000. He has earned a Master of Divinity degree, a Master of Sacred Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne. He and his wife, Jacqui, have three grown children and seven grandchildren. He is a regular guest on Issues, Etc, a contributing editor to Gottesdienst: The Journal of Lutheran Liturgy, where he writes both for the print journal and the blog, and occasionally writes for the Lutheran Witness. In 2023 he was elected to the Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR).

Dr. Petersen will be referencing the following material during his presentations:

Symptoms and Cures for Sermon Writer’s Block

 

 

Step 1: Conference Registration

Conference REGISTRATION indicates your attendance at the conference. All active pastors must complete the Conference Registration Form, regardless of attendance. All other pastors need to complete the registration form only if they plan on attending the conference. 

Active pastors: This is a REQUIRED conference; all ACTIVE pastors are required to pay the registration fee, regardless of attendance. If you are unable to attend, please complete the Absentee Form in addition to the Conference Registration.

LCMS Bylaw 4.8.2.d.1

(d) All ordained and commissioned ministers on the district rosters are expected to attend meetings of their official conference or present a valid excuse.
     (1) Attendance at the official conferences shall be obligatory for ordained and             commissioned ministers serving in congregations and parishes.

The REGISTRATION FEE for ACTIVE PASTORS is $85.  The registration fee is payable even if you are unable to attend. Online payment is accepted through PayPal. Those who are unable to use this platform should choose the pay by check option and bring a check to the conference or send it to:
MNS District - LCMS
Attn: FPC
14301 Grand Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55306-5707

Candidates, vicars, chaplains, and CSP pastors are not required to attend the conference; however, for those wishing to attend, the registration fee is $50. Please make your own lodging reservations.

Emeritus pastors are not required to attend the conference; however, if you choose to attend, the registration fee for emeritus pastors is compliments of the Minnesota South District. Please make your own lodging reservations.

Click here to REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE or use the QR code to the right.

2024 Fall Pastors Conference Registration

 

 

Step 2: Lodging

Lodging is NOT INCLUDED in the registration cost. Please make your own hotel reservation. Be sure to mention MN South District Fall Pastors Conference to receive our reserved rate at either of the following hotels - please pay close attention to the reservation deadlines for the reduced rate!

AmericInn by Wyndham

240 Stadium Road
Mankato, MN 56001
507-345-8011
wyndhamhotels.com
$104 + tax/night
Reservation deadline is
September 7 to take advantage of the special rate.
Breakfast is included

Courtyard by Marriott

901 Raintree Road
Mankato, MN 56001
507-388-1234
hotels.com
$124 + tax/night

Book your Courtyard by Marriott group rate for MN South District LCMS
Reservation deadline is
September 5 to take advantage of the special rate.
Breakfast is NOT included

You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations.

Step 3: Meals

 

Monday, October 7
Breakfast: Included with AmericInn or on your own
Lunch: Taco Bar provided at conference site
Dinner: Banquet at AmericInn Ballroom. If you will attend and/or bring a guest to the banquet, there is an additional cost of $35 for each banquet attendee. Please indicate your intention of attending the banquet and provide payment on the registration form.

Tuesday, October 8
Breakfast: Included with AmericInn or on your own

Snacks & beverages provided at breaks on both days

 
 

Conference Agenda

 

The conference agenda is now available ! Please click here to view the conference agenda (updated 09.06.24)

 

Map of Hosanna Lutheran Church

 
 

Vendor Information

 

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at the Minnesota South Fall Pastors Conference! We appreciate your attendance!

The cost per 8’ table with a chair is $50. Please bring your own table coverings and name tag. There is no electricity available. You can access the registration form here or use the QR code to the right.

Please note the following:

Set-up is available beginning at 6:30 am on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Vendor Registration