2015 National ALMA Conference

The 2015 National Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies (ALMA) Conference, "Love & Serve," is scheduled for Jan. 29-30 in St. Louis, Mo., at the Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport Hotel.

Coaching People Through Conflict – Billings, Mont.

Trinity Lutheran Church: Ortonville, Minn. 341 Park St., Ortonville, MN

The Coaching People Through Conflict Practicum from Ambassadors of Reconciliation prepares leaders – pastors, elders, teachers, administrators and parents to guide people in their conflicts through one-on-one coaching. Almost everyone can benefit from this training, since all of us at times give advice to others on responding to conflict.

$279

Coaching People Through Conflict – Carmel, Ind.

Carmel Lutheran Church: Carmel, Ind. 4850 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN

The Coaching People Through Conflict Practicum from Ambassadors of Reconciliation prepares leaders – pastors, elders, teachers, administrators and parents to guide people in their conflicts through one-on-one coaching. Almost everyone can benefit from this training, since all of us at times give advice to others on responding to conflict.

$279

Coaching People Through Conflict – Murfreesburo, Tenn.

Grace Lutheran Church: Murfreesboro, Tenn. 811 E Clark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN

The Coaching People Through Conflict Practicum from Ambassadors of Reconciliation prepares leaders – pastors, elders, teachers, administrators and parents to guide people in their conflicts through one-on-one coaching. Almost everyone can benefit from this training, since all of us at times give advice to others on responding to conflict.

$279

Council of Presidents: February 2015

The President, vice-presidents, and district presidents of the Synod comprise the 42-member Council of Presidents, which meets four times each year to provide opportunity for mutual counsel regarding the doctrine and administration of the Synod and to edify and support one another in the work that they share, those responsibilities found throughout the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.

Southern Illinois District Convention

The 2015 Southern Illinois District Convention — held every three years — offers opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration and fellowship, as well as sharing information, conducting business and electing officers.

LCMS Board of Directors – Feb 2015

The LCMS Board of Directors serves the church as the legal representative of the Synod and the custodian of all of the property of the Synod.

Webinar: Building Partnerships Between Congregations

Rev. Todd Kollbaum, director of Rural & Small Town Mission for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, will present a webinar entitled, "Building Partnerships Between Congregations" from 1-2 p.m. Central time on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015.

Northern Illinois District Convention

Concordia University Chicago: River Forest, Ill. 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, IL

The 2015 Northern Illinois District Convention — held every three years — offers opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration and fellowship, as well as sharing information, conducting business and electing officers.

Lutheran Youth Fellowship Teen Leadership Training

Pallottine Renewal Center: St. Louis 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO

The Council of Lutheran Youth Fellowship Representatives (CLYFR) is the annual leadership development training for Lutheran youth representing their LCMS Districts and/or congregation. Youth participants are empowered as leaders of the Church and return to their districts and congregations ready to facilitate leadership training events for their peers.

Webinar: Small Confirmation Options

Rev. Kenton J. Birtell, of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Holdrege, Neb., will present a webinar entitled, "Small Confirmation Options" from 1-2 p.m. Central time on March 12, 2015.