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Created Male and Female: In His Image Conference – 2024
April 15 | 12:30 pm - April 16 | 5:15 pm
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The Created Male and Female: In His Image Conference, hosted by National Mission together with DOXOLOGY, will be held April 15–16, 2024, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis.
Conference topics will include:
- Pastoral care for those who cohabitate;
- Pastoral support for parents of children who identify as transgender;
- The Christian worldview and sexuality;
- Spiritual care for those suffering with LGBT-related temptations; and
- Christian counsel for families of individuals with same-sex attraction.
The conference has three different tracks geared toward specific audiences.
- Afternoon sessions on Monday, April 15 are geared towards clergy;
- Evening sessions on Monday, April 15 are geared towards families and laity; and
- All sessions on Tuesday, April 16 are geared towards educators and church workers.
Featured presenters include:
- Rev. David C. Fleming, executive director for Spiritual Care, DOXOLOGY;
- Dr. Beverly K. Yahnke, executive director for Christian Counsel, DOXOLOGY; and
- Rev. Matthew Wurm, senior pastor of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookings, S.D.
Registration
Space is limited for in-person attendees, so register soon to reserve your spot. Registration closes on April 1 or when capacity is reached. The registration fee, which includes lunch, is $25.