2025 NID General Pastors Conference
“The Crossroads of Family in God’s Design”
This year’s GPC will continue our aim to provide practical, theologically-grounded presentations and conversations for our NID pastors, equipping you with resources that you can take back to your local ministry setting. Dr. Scott Keith will serve as our keynote speaker under the theme of “The Crossroads of Family in God’s Design.” (Download bio)
God loves family. God uses the family as the most common way to further the Gospel of Christ Jesus; from the lips of parents and grandparents into the ears of children and grandchildren. This is how the one true faith is passed from generation to generation. In recent decades, even among Christians, instilling the value of marriage and having a family as of utmost importance has been underemphasized. Dr. Keith will explore how God’s first civil commands to Adam and Eve in the garden were faith and family-centered. He’ll also examine some frightening trends that can lead to an “unfriendly family culture.” Finally, Dr. Keith will speak about what, if anything, can be done to correct these trends, using the lens of the Gospel and forgiveness found in Jesus Christ.
We also invite our pastors to take full advantage of this time apart from life in the congregation to enjoy fellowship with brothers in ministry this spring. LCEF will once again graciously host a social event on Monday evening in advance of the conference proper. We plan to gather at a local LCMS congregation for corporate worship to share our Lord’s gifts of Word and Sacrament on Tuesday, and join in a celebration banquet Tuesday evening. As you are able, please consider staying at Lake Lawn on both Monday and Tuesday night to make the most of the conference experience. We’re planning for the event to conclude by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday to allow plenty of time to return for midweek commitments.
Dates: Tuesday-Wednesday, May 6-7, 2025 (pre-event LCEF-hosted evening social on Monday, May 5, 2025)
Location: Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 Geneva St, Delavan, WI 53115 Special room rates are available and may be booked by calling Lake Lawn directly at 262-728-7950 and requesting rooms for the “2025 General Pastoral Conference”
Early registration rate ends April 14, 2025.
Please note that you will need to book your own room directly with Lake Lawn (262-728-7950). We encourage you to stay both Monday and Tuesday nights, arriving in time to join in the pre-event social hosted by LCEF.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Scott Keith, Executive Director of 1517 (1517.org) and adjunct professor of Theology at Concordia University Irvine Download speaker press sheet.
Agenda: Coming soon
Registration Link & Conference Fees:
Pastor, District Staff, Spouse: $110
Emeritus Pastor, Vicar: $75
Exhibitor Registration and Payment link
Exhibitor Fee (Includes banquet; does NOT include table) $110
Table $50