Faithful IN A FAITHLESS WORLD Matthew 5:14-16 Tri-District Conference for DCEs and DFLMs Feb. 26-28, 2018 I Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center, Oregon, Ohio REGISTER NOW 1
Faithful IN A FAITHLESS Matthew 5:14-16 WORLD Feb. 26-28, 2018 Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center, Oregon, Ohio An Invitation to Attend You are cordially invited to the Tri-District DCEs & DFLMs Conference in February at Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center near Toledo, hosted by the Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Districts of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Mark your calendar for February 26-28, 2018 and plan to attend this exciting conference with your fellow DCEs & DFLMs from the Great Lakes region. Together, we will explore how to be "Faithful in a Faithless World. Outstanding speakers and Bible study will help you grow spiritually, and help you prepare to teach others. The presidents of our Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio Districts and Rev. Mark Kiessling from the LCMS National Youth Ministry Office will provide regional and national updates. Come be a part of this ministry-shaping experience. It s an opportunity too good to miss! Michigan District, LCMS 2
Register Now! Nestled on the shores of Lake Erie, beautiful Maumee Bay Lodge will be the location of our conference. You ll enjoy breathtaking views, exceptional hospitality, and warm fellowship with your peers from three districts. Make your reservations now and plan to join us! Conference Costs: Early Bird Registration: $175 (After January 15: $225) g Includes five meals. (When you register, please indicate any dietary restrictions.) g Includes two nights double-occupancy room. (Please indicate your roommate preference. Need a single room? Add $109.) Location: How to Regsiter: Indiana participant registration: http://in.lcms.org Michigan participant registration: https://www.michigandistrict.org Ohio participant registration: http://oh.lcms.org What to Bring: P A ministry resource to share with your peers P A snack and refreshment for social times (adult beverages allowed) P An eagerness to learn from your ministry colleagues Maumee Bay Lodge And Conference Center 1750 State Park Road #2 Oregon, OH 43616 3
Dr. Jacob Youmans Keynote Speaker Director, DCE Program, Associate Professor of Education, Concordia University Texas Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson Devotional Leader Chaplain at Concordia Ann Arbor Rev. Mark Kiessling Speaker Director of LCMS Youth Ministry Description Session Details Session Details Faithful in a Faithless World One of the most challenging and compelling commands of Christ is to be in the world but not of the world. We will explore what it means to be faithful to the Word while examining the world through four unique, secular lenses. Living Light As leaders in churches and communities, we have the privilege of serving people at various times, places, and spaces in their lives. During this Bible Study, Pastor Ryan will lead an exploration into Matthew 5:14-16 and other sections of Scripture to help participants see the power of living in the light of Jesus Christ. The 5 Top Concerns of High School Youth Christian young people will continue to face challenges to their Christian faith, their stance on moral issues and the truth of Christ s Word. LCMS congregations are on the front-line of forming current and future leaders of the Church as young people learn to live as light and salt in the world. 4
Rev. Dr. Terry Cripe Speaker President, Ohio District Rev. Dr. Daniel May Speaker President, Indiana District Rev. Dr. David P. E. Maier Speaker President, Michigan District Session Details Session Details Session Details What is Faith? The Church and the world have differing views. Or do they? Mission Promise and Purpose The story of mission and ministry is God s story played out in real time with real people like us. Living in that story is a joy, challenge and privilege for each of us! The call to mission is God s. The direction to mission is God s. The energy for mission is God s. The opportunity for mission is God s. Moving From Habit to Intention Living faithfully in a faithless world challenging? perhaps; frustrating? possibly; heartbreaking? probably; impossible? never! It begins with God s promises, relies on God s direction, is fueled by God s power, and is lived out intentionally in our context of ministry. 5
Faithful IN A FAITHLESS Matthew 5:14-16 WORLD Daily Agenda February 26 28, 2018 Monday, February 26 1:00 pm Worship with Holy Communion Rev. Dr. Terry Cripe 2:30 pm Break 2:45 pm Keynote - Dr. Jacob Youmans 3:30 pm Break 4:00 pm Table Talks 4:30 pm Rev. Mark Kiessling 5:15 pm OH President Rev. Dr. Terry Cripe 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Free/Social Time 6
Tuesday, February 27 Wednesday, February 28 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Devotions Rev. Dr. Daniel May 9:30 am Keynote Dr. Jacob Youmans 10:15 am Table Talk 10:45 am Break 11:00 am Rev. Mark Kiessling 12:00 noon Lunch 1:30 pm Keynote Dr. Jacob Youmans 2:15 pm Table Talk 2:45 pm Break 3:00 pm Bible Study Rev. Dr. Ryan Petersen 4:30 pm IN President Rev. Dr. Daniel May 5:00 pm Break 6:00 pm Banquet with recognitions and awards 7:30 pm Free/Social Time 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Devotions Rev. Dr. David Maier 9:30 am MI President Rev. Dr. David P. E. Maier 10:00 am Keynote Dr. Jacob Youmans 10:45 am Table Talk 11:15 am Closing Remarks 11:30 am Closing Devotions/Blessings 7
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