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SUMMARY:Alliance Defending Freedom lunch-and-learn — 'Your Ministry in the Public Square: Understanding Your Rights and Limitations'
DESCRIPTION:Alliance Defending Freedom will host a free lunch-and-learn titled “Your Ministry in the Public Square: Understanding Your Rights and Limitations” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday\, July 20\, at the Phoenix Convention Center during the 2026 LCMS Convention. \n\n\n\nMany churches and schools want to engage on issues that affect public life but are unclear on their legal rights and limitations. \n\n\n\nJoin Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Kevin Theriot for a free luncheon to get the clarity you need to confidently lead your ministry. Key questions we will explore include: \n\n\n\n\nWhat legal limitations and restrictions are placed on churches\, principals\, and pastors when engaging in today’s issues?\n\n\n\n\n\n· How do Christians engage in the public square while maintaining their primary identity in Christ?\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can leaders guide their congregations and schools to engage in culture not as partisans but as ambassadors for Christ?\n\n\n\n\nThe event is open to church leaders and heads of school. If space is available closer to the event\, we’ll reach out about the opportunity to bring additional staff or family members. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 50 guests\, so register today to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter\n\n\n\n\nKevin Theriot serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom\, where he is a key member of the Center for Life Team working to defend pro-life speech and protect medical rights of conscience. \n\n\n\nSince joining Alliance Defending Freedom in 2003\, Theriot has been successful as lead counsel or co-counsel in numerous cases protecting the unborn and preserving the freedoms of speech and religion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn NIFLA v. Becerra he was part of the Supreme Court team that protected California pregnancy centers from being forced to refer for abortion. In Women’s Health Link v. City of Ft. Wayne\, Ind.\, Theriot defended the freedom of a pro-life pregnancy center to access an advertising forum in city buses. He was also one of several ADF attorneys who assisted Mississippi’s legal team with defending Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization at the Supreme Court\, the victory that reversed Roe v. Wade. \n\n\n\nIn Kelvin Cochran v. City of Atlanta\, he defended Chief Cochran’s free speech rights from government censorship\, receiving a settlement of $1.2 million dollars. Theriot also co-authored the 2017 law review article\, Free to Do No Harm: Conscience Protections for Healthcare Professionals. \n\n\n\nTheriot earned his J.D. in 1991 from Vanderbilt University Law School. He is admitted to the bar in Tennessee\, Texas\, Florida\, Virginia\, Georgia\, Missouri\, Kansas\, and Arizona. He is also a member of the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous federal district and appellate courts.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/alliance-defending-freedom-lunch-and-learn-your-ministry-in-the-public-square-understanding-your-rights-and-limitations-july-20-2026/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix\, Ariz.\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
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SUMMARY:LCEF lunch-and-learn — 'Strengthening and Sustaining Small(ish) Churches: The Basics and Beyond'
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Church Extension Fund will host a free lunch-and-learn titled “Strengthening and Sustaining Small(ish) Churches: The Basics and Beyond” at noon on Monday\, July 20\, at the Phoenix Convention Center during the 2026 LCMS Convention. \n\n\n\nJoin the Ministry Solutions Team of LCEF and learn the eight key traits of a self-sustaining congregation in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. From pastoral care to lay leadership\, from ministry plans to facilities and finances\, it’s all part of impactful Gospel proclamation inside the walls of the church and beyond into the community. \n\n\n\n The thought-provoking gathering is for both pastoral and lay leaders with a desire to faithfully proclaim\, “Christ is risen\, indeed!” in this generation. A free guide will be presented to each attendee.  \n\n\n\nThis luncheon will be limited to 200 attendees. Register online for a time of learning\, food and fellowship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcef-lunch-and-learn-strengthening-and-sustaining-smallish-churches-the-basics-and-beyond-july-20-2026/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix\, Ariz.\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
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