Pastor Brown serves Trinity Lutheran Church in Herscher, IL. Rev. James Douthwaite Day Hall 304

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1 Session A The Dating and Homosexuality SeXtional Rev. George Borghardt WSU - Belk Auditorium Love. Marriage. Relationships. Gay Marriage. Naughty but nice snaps. Fun words like fornication. Was I born this way? How far is too far? How far isn t? Porn! When do I get married? These questions with more incomplete thoughts along with everything Sixth Commandment will be discussed in this "sextional." All of this will be done without ever using the "s" word (except in the title)! Come and see! Pastor Borghardt is the President of Higher Things and serves Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in McHenry, IL. revborghardt@higherthings.org A Disappointing Holy Week Rev. Eric Brown MFA - Spainhour Hall Things looked so good on Palm Sunday there were crowds and celebrations. Yet by the end of the week, Jesus is crucified. Why? Because in Holy Week, Jesus disappointed every single group in Jerusalem by refusing to fulfill their false expectations. Instead of doing what people wanted, Jesus was determined to be the Messiah who wins salvation for His people. In this breakout, we will see how, in the course of one short week, Jesus frustrates everyone. And yet, in doing so, how He was determined to win forgiveness for the sins of the world. Pastor Brown serves Trinity Lutheran Church in Herscher, IL. pastorbrown.trinity@comcast.net Should Christianity be Legal? Rev. James Douthwaite Day Hall 304 Religious freedom has come under attack in our society. Speaking Scriptural truth is now, in some places, considered a hate crime. In some countries, converting to Christianity is illegal. What would happen to the Church if Christianity became illegal? Should it be? This breakout will discuss these kinds of questions and then take a look at a time when Christianity was illegal and many Christians suffered under great persecution. What happened to the Church then? How about when Christianity did become legal did that benefit the Church? How did Catechesis change once the Church was accepted? What can we learn from all this for our situation today, and gain confidence in our Lord s promise that though persecution will come, the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church? Come and find out! Pastor Douthwaite serves Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church in Vienna, VA. revjdoc@gmail.com Our Bible: What Would Jesus Think? Rev. Aaron Fenker WSU - Timberline Buy it or read it free online, Christian bookstores have many to choose from, or you could even pick one up at Walmart. The Bible: 2 Testaments; 66 books. We call it "holy, "God's Word, "inspired," and all sorts of other things. But what would Jesus think of all this? We've got our opinions about the Bible, but are we thinking like Jesus or not? Do we cram Him and the Bible in a box of our own making? We'll simply listen to Jesus and find out! Bonus: We'll find out what the Apostles think, too! Pastor Fenker is a plenary speaker for "Here I Stand" - North Carolina, the Media Executive for Higher Things, and serves Bethlehem and Immanuel Lutheran Churches in Bremen, KS. aaronfenker@higherthings.org Wondering Women and the Church Ms. Sandra Ostapowich Blackwell Hall - Peterson Conference Room Have you ever wondered why women aren t allowed to do certain things in church, like be pastors? Do you wonder what to do with those passages in the Bible that say women are supposed to be silent, dress a certain way, and how to do their hair? Let s look at Scripture and see what it has to say about being a wonderful woman of faith. Sandra Ostapowich is the Conference and Deputy Executive for Higher Things and a member at Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX. sandra@higherthings.org Family, Friend, Guest, Outsider Where Do I Fit in When I Worship at My BFF's Church?

2 Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher Day Hall 303 The tension is there. You re at your BFF's church and they invite you go with them to Communion. Do you go? Do you stay in the pew? Does it make any difference? And what do I say to my friend if I don t go? The community of believers God waters and words us into in our Baptism makes all the difference when we approach these challenging situations. Pastor Sturzenbecher serves Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church and School in Black Hawk, SD. revsturz@yahoo.com Polygamy, Baptisms for the Dead, and Whatnot Rev. David Vandercook Nash Education Hall 212 The Mormons have some beliefs and practices that sound quite strange to our ears. Do they really (or did they used to) practice polygamy? What's the deal with baptisms for the dead? Do they really believe that they can become a god someday and rule their own planet? Come find out about all of these things and more as we examine the teachings of one of the fastest-growing religious groups in the world. Pastor Vandercook serves Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle and Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR. davidvandercook@yahoo.com

3 Session B Those Women in Blue, What Do They Do? Deac. Heidi Bishop Nash Education Hall 212 Are you a female who feels called to serve the church, but don t know how? Are you a pastor or layperson wondering who might help with mercy care in your congregation? Come learn how the deaconess ministry could be your answer. Deaconesses (or deaconai, as some call them) have a long history of mercy, spiritual care and teaching the Christian faith. Discover how God can use women s gifts to serve those in the parish or an institution. Deaconess Bishop serves St. John s Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL. deaconessheidi@stjohnselgin.org The Dating and Homosexuality SeXtional Rev. George Borghardt WSU - Belk Auditorium Love. Marriage. Relationships. Gay Marriage. Naughty but nice snaps. Fun words like Fornication. Was I born this way? How far is too far? How far isn t? Porn! When do I get married? These questions with more incomplete thoughts along with everything Sixth Commandment will be discussed in this Sextional. All of this will be done without ever using the "s" word (except in the title)! Come and see! Pastor Borghardt is the President of Higher Things and serves Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in McHenry, IL. revborghardt@higherthings.org Basics of Lutheran Worship Rev. John Drosendahl MFA - Spainhour Hall "Why do some Lutherans kneel?" "What is chanting and why doesn't my pastor do it?" "What exactly is a liturgy?" "Who is allowed to take communion in our church?" "Why does the pastor face the altar sometimes during worship, and faces us at other times?" If these are the kinds of questions you have about church on Sunday morning, this is the breakaway for you! Come with your own questions for a rather informal sectional to dialogue about what makes Lutheran worship unique. Pastor Drosendahl is the Chaplain for Here I Stand - North Carolina and serves Peace Lutheran Church in Goldsboro, NC. john.drosendahl@gmail.com Rhythm of Faith: God s Gift of Music during the Reformation Mrs. Bethany Johnson Broyhill Chapel Can you hear it? It s still beating the heart of Lutheranism flowing from the time of the Reformation and even now as we carry the songs of the Church, singing them with confidence and with our new heart of faith. Come and discover the meaning of the Church in Song and learn about the rich, Lutheran heritage of hymnody and its connection to the heart of the Reformation. Bring your voices, too! Bethany Johnson is the Organist for Here I Stand - North Carolina and is a member at St. John s Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS. piano_1130@yahoo.com 1+1+1=3 is Heresy: Who is this God I Confess? Mr. Joshua Mize Day Hall 303 In our daily lives we are confronted with a generic GOD. Who is the GOD revealed in scripture and how do we speak about Him in the face of the same word 'GOD' in our secular lives. Words have meaning. But what do we do when words like God have multiple meanings? It s time to get specific about our GOD, the only true GOD, the Holy Trinity. Joshua Mize is a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC. joshuastewartmize@icloud.com Beards and Buggies Mr. Bob Myers Day Hall 304 What s the difference between Amish and Mennonites? How do they and other Anabaptist groups differ from our Lutheran Confession of faith? Is there a difference between piety and pietism? Join former Mennonite Bob Myers in exploring and discussing topics of the Reformation and the Radical Reformation. Bob Myers is member of the Higher Things Board of Directors and is a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pensacola, FL. myers.w.robert@gmail.com Wondering Women and the Church Ms. Sandra Ostapowich Blackwell Hall - Peterson Conference Room

4 Have you ever wondered why women aren t allowed to do certain things in church, like be pastors? Do you wonder what to do with those passages in the Bible that say women are supposed to be silent, dress a certain way, and how to do their hair? Let s look at Scripture and see what it has to say about being a wonderful woman of faith. Sandra Ostapowich is the Conference and Deputy Executive for Higher Things and a member at Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX. sandra@higherthings.org Eyes of Life Rev. Philip Zielinski WSU - Timberline Every life is precious to God. Being Pro-Life means standing strong against the culture of death all around us. There are so many ways to show the love of God and the value of everyone's life: adoption, help for mothers and fathers, offering care to everyone even near the end of life or in disability. See the stories of Phil, Jing, Jean, Norman, Maggie, Jennifer, and Sabrina and how God has given life and hope even in the face of struggle and death. Pastor Zielinski serves St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, OH. pastorzielinski@spvc.org

5 Session C Holy Absolution: One Lord, Two Idiots, Three Words Rev. George Borghardt Blackwell Hall - Peterson Conference Room Three words are the voice of the Gospel. Three words change our universe. Three words are part of every Christian s vocation. In Church, these three words are half of your pastor s job. Come and rejoice in Holy Absolution and the three words which can be spoken by any idiot, even me. Pastor Borghardt is the President of Higher Things and serves Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in McHenry, IL. revborghardt@higherthings.org Should Christianity be Legal? Rev. James Douthwaite Day Hall 304 Religious freedom has come under attack in our society. Speaking Scriptural truth is now, in some places, considered a hate crime. In some countries, converting to Christianity is illegal. What would happen to the Church if Christianity became illegal? Should it be? This breakout will discuss these kinds of questions and then take a look at a time when Christianity was illegal and many Christians suffered under great persecution. What happened to the Church then? How about when Christianity did become legal did that benefit the Church? How did Catechesis change once the Church was accepted? What can we learn from all this for our situation today, and gain confidence in our Lord s promise that though persecution will come, the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church? Come and find out! Pastor Douthwaite serves Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church in Vienna, VA. revjdoc@gmail.com Basics of Lutheran Worship Rev. John Drosendahl MFA - Spainhour Hall "Why do some Lutherans kneel?" "What is chanting and why doesn't my pastor do it?" "What exactly is a liturgy?" "Who is allowed to take communion in our church?" "Why does the pastor face the altar sometimes during worship, and faces us at other times?" If these are the kinds of questions you have about church on Sunday morning, this is the breakaway for you! Come with your own questions for a rather informal sectional to dialogue about what makes Lutheran worship unique. Pastor Drosendahl is the Chaplain for Here I Stand - North Carolina and serves Peace Lutheran Church in Goldsboro, NC. john.drosendahl@gmail.com Our Bible: What Would Jesus Think? Rev. Aaron Fenker WSU - Timberline Buy it or read it free online, Christian bookstores have many to choose from, or you could even pick one up at Walmart. The Bible: 2 Testaments; 66 books. We call it "holy, "God's Word, "inspired," and all sorts of other things. But what would Jesus think of all this? We've got our opinions about the Bible, but are we thinking like Jesus or not? Do we cram Him and the Bible in a box of our own making? We'll simply listen to Jesus and find out! Bonus: We'll find out what the Apostles think, too! Pastor Fenker is a plenary speaker for "Here I Stand" - North Carolina, the Media Executive for Higher Things, and serves Bethlehem and Immanuel Lutheran Churches in Bremen, KS. aaronfenker@higherthings.org How to be a Lutheran Girlfriend, Boyfriend, or None of the Above? Ms. Sandra Ostapowich WSU - Belk Auditorium It s pretty normal for teenagers to date. It s also pretty normal for them not to. Navigating the crazy roller-coaster of dating, relationships (and the lack thereof ) can be overwhelmingly confusing. Does the Bible give us any hints on how to conduct ourselves in these important relationships, whether we re in them now or not? Come with your dating questions and hear what gifts God has for us in these vocations. Sandra Ostapowich is the Conference and Deputy Executive for Higher Things and a member at Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX. sandra@higherthings.org Family, Friend, Guest, Outsider Where Do I Fit in When I Worship at My BFF's Church? Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher Day Hall 303

6 The tension is there. You re at your BFF's church and they invite you go with them to Communion. Do you go? Do you stay in the pew? Does it make any difference? And what do I say to my friend if I don t go? The community of believers God waters and words us into in our Baptism makes all the difference when we approach these challenging situations. Pastor Sturzenbecher serves Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church and School in Black Hawk, SD. revsturz@yahoo.com Polygamy, Baptisms for the Dead and Whatnot Rev. David Vandercook Nash Education Hall 212 The Mormons have some beliefs and practices that sound quite strange to our ears. Do they really (or did they used to) practice polygamy? What's the deal with baptisms for the dead? Do they really believe that they can become a god someday and rule their own planet? Come find out about all of these things and more as we examine the teachings of one of the fastest-growing religious groups in the world. Pastor Vandercook serves Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle and Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR. davidvandercook@yahoo.com

7 Session D Those Women in Blue, What Do They Do? Deac. Heidi Bishop Nash Education Hall 212 Are you a female who feels called to serve the church, but don t know how? Are you a pastor or layperson wondering who might help with mercy care in your congregation? Come learn how the deaconess ministry could be your answer. Deaconesses (or deaconai, as some call them) have a long history of mercy, spiritual care and teaching the Christian faith. Discover how God can use women s gifts to serve those in the parish or an institution. Deaconess Bishop serves St. John s Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL. deaconessheidi@stjohnselgin.org Holy Absolution: One Lord, Two Idiots, Three Words Rev. George Borghardt Blackwell Hall - Peterson Conference Room Three words are the voice of the Gospel. Three words change our universe. Three words are part of every Christian s vocation. In Church, these three words are half of your pastor s job. Come and rejoice in Holy Absolution and the three words which can be spoken by any idiot, even me. Pastor Borghardt is the President of Higher Things and serves Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in McHenry, IL. revborghardt@higherthings.org Advanced Lutheran Worship Rev. John Drosendahl MFA - Spainhour Hall This sectional will run through the entire Divine Service from invocation to benediction, highlighting the purpose of each part of the liturgy, and all the reasons why Lutherans do what they do the way they do it. The main theme running through this breakaway will be an understanding of God's liturgy as His good works done for the sake of the people on Sunday morning, and how they respond with prayer, confession, praise and thanksgiving. Pastor Drosendahl is the Chaplain for Here I Stand - North Carolina and serves Peace Lutheran Church in Goldsboro, NC. john.drosendahl@gmail.com Rhythm of Faith: God s Gift of Music during the Reformation Mrs. Bethany Johnson Broyhill Chapel Can you hear it? It s still beating the heart of Lutheranism flowing from the time of the Reformation and even now as we carry the songs of the Church, singing them with confidence and with our new heart of faith. Come and discover the meaning of the Church in Song and learn about the rich, Lutheran heritage of hymnody and its connection to the heart of the Reformation. Bring your voices, too! Bethany Johnson is the Organist for Here I Stand - North Carolina and is a member at St. John s Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS. piano_1130@yahoo.com 1+1+1=3 is Heresy: Who is this God I Confess? Mr. Joshua Mize Day Hall 303 In our daily lives we are confronted with a generic GOD. Who is the GOD revealed in scripture and how do we speak about Him in the face of the same word 'GOD' in our secular lives. Words have meaning. But what do we do when words like God have multiple meanings? It s time to get specific about our GOD, the only true GOD, the Holy Trinity. Joshua Mize is a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC. joshuastewartmize@icloud.com Beards and Buggies Mr. Bob Myers Day Hall 304 What s the difference between Amish and Mennonites? How do they and other Anabaptist groups differ from our Lutheran Confession of faith? Is there a difference between piety and pietism? Join former Mennonite Bob Myers in exploring and discussing topics of the Reformation and the Radical Reformation. Bob Myers is member of the Higher Things Board of Directors and is a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pensacola, FL. myers.w.robert@gmail.com How to be a Lutheran Girlfriend, Boyfriend, or None of the Above? Ms. Sandra Ostapowich WSU - Belk Auditorium

8 It s pretty normal for teenagers to date. It s also pretty normal for them not to. Navigating the crazy roller-coaster of dating, relationships (and the lack thereof ) can be overwhelmingly confusing. Does the Bible give us any hints on how to conduct ourselves in these important relationships, whether we re in them now or not? Come with your dating questions and hear what gifts God has for us in these vocations. Sandra Ostapowich is the Conference and Deputy Executive for Higher Things and a member at Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX. sandra@higherthings.org Eyes of Life Rev. Philip Zielinski WSU - Timberline Every life is precious to God. Being Pro-Life means standing strong against the culture of death all around us. There are so many ways to show the love of God and the value of everyone's life: adoption, help for mothers and fathers, offering care to everyone even near the end of life or in disability. See the stories of Phil, Jing, Jean, Norman, Maggie, Jennifer, and Sabrina and how God has given life and hope even in the face of struggle and death. Pastor Zielinski serves St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, OH. pastorzielinski@spvc.org

9 Session E Exorcist: First Responder Training Rev. John Dreyer Day Hall 303 How are we first responders to a spiritual crisis? How do Christians respond to spiritual temptations, struggles, and conflict in the face of a demonic and sinful world? We will discuss questions regarding exorcisms, possessed homes, and other claimed spiritual manifestations. How do we tell the difference between what is real and what is superstition? There is a real spiritual battle taking place in this sinful world, but we see it in "the joy in the battle won" in Christ Jesus. Rev. Dreyer is the Admissions Director at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. john.dreyer@ctsfw.edu Advanced Lutheran Worship Rev. John Drosendahl MFA - Spainhour Hall This sectional will run through the entire Divine Service from invocation to benediction, highlighting the purpose of each part of the liturgy, and all the reasons why Lutherans do what they do the way they do it. The main theme running through this breakaway will be an understanding of God's liturgy as His good works done for the sake of the people on Sunday morning, and how they respond with prayer, confession, praise and thanksgiving. Pastor Drosendahl is the Chaplain for Here I Stand - North Carolina and serves Peace Lutheran Church in Goldsboro, NC. john.drosendahl@gmail.com 500 Years After the Reformation: How Did We Get From Here I Stand to Here We Stand? Rev. Mark Eddy Blackwell Hall - Peterson Conference Room Confirmation class probably made you at least a little familiar with how Martin Luther started the Reformation. But what happened to the Reformation and the Lutheran Church after Luther went to heaven? On a one minute for every ten years scale, this session will give you a quick historical outline of the perils, pitfalls, and progress as Lutheranism moved from Luther s rediscovery of the biblical Gospel in Germany to how we confess the same Gospel today in America. Pastor Eddy serves Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taylor Ridge, IL. markeddy@att.net Organist Workshop I: Serving the Word with Music Mrs. Bethany Johnson Broyhill Chapel For all you organists (and those aspiring organists as well): this is for you! Come and discover how the organ leads and sings with the congregation. Learn about the art of leading congregational song, and open your ears to the ways in which the organ serves the music and the text of the liturgy and hymns. We will discuss how to register the instrument, learn about phrasing and breath, and explore the moods and tempos of hymnody. Bethany Johnson is the Organist for Here I Stand - North Carolina and is a member at St. John s Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS. piano_1130@yahoo.com Ezekiel Does the Liturgy in a Temple-less Land Rev. Thomas Olson Nash Education Hall 212 Jesus came to a people whose lives were liturgically ordered or had been. He would fulfill the liturgy set forth in God's Word of the Old Testament. We will examine Ezekiel's calling as priest in Babylonia, how the liturgy had failed to be fulfilled in his day and how God directed him to lead the remnant of Judah back into a liturgical relationship with Yahweh. We will consider the errors of Israel's kings over the centuries and the coming and blessing of the King of Heaven on the cross and in our midst today. Pastor Olson is the Liturgist for Here I Stand - North Carolina and serves Trinity Lutheran Church in Tryon, NC. pto351@gmail.com Youth Ministry 101 Mrs. Crysten Sanchez Day Hall 304 When thinking about putting a youth program into place at a church, it can seem like a daunting task, and if you were asked to build something immediately, it would be daunting! There are a lot of building blocks that go into understanding who you are working with, how to build a program that is sustainable, and ultimately, the best practices that will encourage the youth you work with to continue on in the faith after leaving high school. Not only that, we also live in a culture that demands vigilance in watching out for the safety and protection of any minors we work with. Crysten Sanchez, former Youth Coordinator at a church in Iowa, and current

10 Conference Coordinator for Higher Things, will walk you through many pieces of the puzzle in putting together a successful and safe youth program that will be sustainable for the now and for the future! Crysten Sanchez is the Conference Coordinator for Here I Stand - North Carolina and is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon, IA. csanchez@higherthings.org Here I Stand: I Believe, Help My Unbelief Dr. Daniel van Voorhis WSU - Belk Auditorium The Gospel affords us comfort and freedom, but what about when we don't feel it and are burdened with sins we can't talk about? Dr. Daniel van Voorhis is a former professor, a recovering addict and now the host of a popular podcast (Virtue in the Wasteland) and author of Monsters: Addiction, Hope, Ex-Girlfriends and Other Dangerous Things. How did addiction to alcohol and substances fit with life as a baptized child of God? How can we break the cycle with the help of friends and the freedom of the Gospel? Come listen and discuss these topics with Dr. van Voorhis. Dr. van Voorhis is the Scholar-in-Residence and Director of Curriculum for 1517.The Legacy Project and is a member of Faith Lutheran, Capistrano Beach, CA. danv@1517legacy.com Martin Luther Spiritual Ancestor of Adolph Hitler? Rev. Jeffrey Ware WSU - Timberline "Next to the devil, a Christian has no more bitter and galling foe than a Jew" - Martin Luther. Shocking statements like these have led some historians to conclude that the seeds of anti-semitism in Germany, which led to the Holocaust, were planted by Martin Luther himself. Is this true? How do we as Lutherans react to these shocking statements? How do we respond to those who would lay blame for the Holocaust at the feet of Martin Luther? More importantly, how should we treat our Jewish friends and neighbors today? Pastor Ware is the Catechist for Here I Stand - North Carolina and serves All Saints Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC. revware@outlook.com

11 Session F Who Am I? What Does that Mean? Rev. Chris Ascher Day Hall 303 Are you wrestling with big questions like "Who am I?" or "What's God's purpose for my life?" You've got big decisions to make. College and career, marriage and family. Does God's Word have any guidance for navigating all this? Learn how God's word on creation and vocation helps us explore who God created us to be and what that means as we live each day as God's baptized children. Pastor Ascher serves Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. cascher76@gmail.com A Disappointing Holy Week Rev. Eric Brown MFA - Spainhour Hall Things looked so good on Palm Sunday there were crowds and celebrations. Yet by the end of the week, Jesus is crucified. Why? Because in Holy Week, Jesus disappointed every single group in Jerusalem by refusing to fulfill their false expectations. Instead of doing what people wanted, Jesus was determined to be the Messiah who wins salvation for His people. In this breakout, we will see how, in the course of one short week, Jesus frustrates everyone. And yet, in doing so, how He was determined to win forgiveness for the sins of the world. Pastor Brown serves Trinity Lutheran Church in Herscher, IL. pastorbrown.trinity@comcast.net 500 Years After the Reformation: How Did We Get From Here I Stand to Here We Stand? Rev. Mark Eddy Blackwell Hall - Peterson Conference Room Confirmation class probably made you at least a little familiar with how Martin Luther started the Reformation. But what happened to the Reformation and the Lutheran Church after Luther went to heaven? On a one minute for every ten years scale, this session will give you a quick historical outline of the perils, pitfalls, and progress as Lutheranism moved from Luther s rediscovery of the biblical Gospel in Germany to how we confess the same Gospel today in America. Pastor Eddy serves Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taylor Ridge, IL. markeddy@att.net Organist Workshop II: Wait! There s More? Let s Get Creative! Mrs. Bethany Johnson Broyhill Chapel Creativity lives inside every musician. Dare to discover how to depart from the written notes on the page or alter them according to the text. You will learn useful and basic techniques of improvisation, re-harmonizing hymns, creating hymn introductions, and incorporating other instruments and voices within your service music. Bethany Johnson is the Organist for Here I Stand - North Carolina and is a member at St. John s Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS. piano_1130@yahoo.com Ezekiel Does the Liturgy in a Temple-less Land Rev. Thomas Olson Nash Education Hall 212 Jesus came to a people whose lives were liturgically ordered or had been. He would fulfill the liturgy set forth in God's Word of the Old Testament. We will examine Ezekiel's calling as priest in Babylonia, how the liturgy had failed to be fulfilled in his day and how God directed him to lead the remnant of Judah back into a liturgical relationship with Yahweh. We will consider the errors of Israel's kings over the centuries and the coming and blessing of the King of Heaven on the cross and in our midst today. Pastor Olson is the Liturgist for Here I Stand - North Carolina and serves Trinity Lutheran Church in Tryon, NC. pto351@gmail.com It s the Lone Lutheran! Rev. Larry Rockemann Day Hall 304 What s it like to be a Lutheran missionary in the streets of Peru? Come join the Lutheran Heritage Foundation s Skype conversation with Caitlin Worden, an LCMS deaconess sharing the faith with Peruvian street children. With her trusty companion, Luther s Small Catechism at her fingertips, Caitlin lays the foundation of faith for young new believers who have lived hard and even dangerous lives on the streets of Lima. You ll also learn more about the work of LHF, an LCMS mission organization celebrating 25 years of translating and publishing Luther s Small Catechism for churches around the world.

12 Rev. Rockemann is the Development and Church Relations Director for Lutheran Heritage Foundation in Macomb, MI. Here I Stand: I Believe, Help My Unbelief Dr. Daniel van Voorhis WSU - Belk Auditorium The Gospel affords us comfort and freedom, but what about when we don't feel it and are burdened with sins we can't talk about? Dr. Daniel van Voorhis is a former professor, a recovering addict and now the host of a popular podcast (Virtue in the Wasteland) and author of Monsters: Addiction, Hope, Ex-Girlfriends and Other Dangerous Things. How did addiction to alcohol and substances fit with life as a baptized child of God? How can we break the cycle with the help of friends and the freedom of the Gospel? Come listen and discuss these topics with Dr. van Voorhis. Dr. van Voorhis is the Scholar-in-Residence and Director of Curriculum for 1517.The Legacy Project and is a member of Faith Lutheran, Capistrano Beach, CA. danv@1517legacy.com Martin Luther Spiritual Ancestor of Adolph Hitler? Rev. Jeffrey Ware WSU - Timberline "Next to the devil, a Christian has no more bitter and galling foe than a Jew" - Martin Luther. Shocking statements like these have led some historians to conclude that the seeds of anti-semitism in Germany, which led to the Holocaust, were planted by Martin Luther himself. Is this true? How do we as Lutherans react to these shocking statements? How do we respond to those who would lay blame for the Holocaust at the feet of Martin Luther? More importantly, how should we treat our Jewish friends and neighbors today? Pastor Ware is the Catechist for Here I Stand - North Carolina and serves All Saints Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC. revware@outlook.com