North Wisconsin District
~ Pastors' Conference Information Page ~
All Available Information such as
Downloadable Conference Information, Registration Form, & Schedule
And Online Registration are located Below
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NOTE:
We are planning a joint conference with South Wisconsin District for the fall. Since this will be our only NWD conference this year, we are holding a three-day spring conference.
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~Registration is Currently Closed~
FALL PASTORAL CONFERENCE
Oct. 21st - 23rd
A Joint Conference between
the North Wisconsin and
the South Wisconsin Districts
The Central WI Convention+Expo Center
Rothschild, WI
"The Importance of the Brotherhood."
About Our speakers:
Rev. David Buchs
Pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Fairhaven, MN
Rev. Dan Gilbert (retired),
Serving as campus pastor for Concordia Seminary St. Louis, MO
Rev. Richard Ramirez,
Pastor of Dr. Martin Luther Church, Chicago, IL.
Pastor Buchs presentation is entitled: "Love the Brotherhood" (1 Pet. 2:17). His presentation will first explore the fact that while we are called to "act like men" (1 Cor. 16:13), mature manhood is not solitary. To the contrary, the cultivation of sound masculinity calls for brotherhood. Secondly, he will reflect on how pastors are particularly called to brotherhood. Thirdly, he will discuss how pastors are responsible as fathers and shepherds of their congregations to provide an example and encouragement towards mature manhood within the parish.
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Walkout, Pastor Gilbert and Pastor Ramirez will be giving us an opportunity to reflect upon this momentous affair in the life of our Synod and its brotherhood. Instead of reviewing the basics of the conflict with which most of us are familiar, each presenter will be reflecting on their experiences as seminary students in the wake of this historic event. Pastor Gilbert was a first-year seminarian at the time of the Walkout and experienced Concordia—St. Louis in its aftermath. Though not a seminarian at the time of the Walkout, Pastor Ramirez attended Seminex during its earliest years in St. Louis, subsequently serving first in the AELC, and then the ELCA, before returning to the Missouri Synod.
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FALL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Deadline for Conference reservation:
Sunday, Oct. 6th
LOCATION: CONFERENCE COST:
The Central WI Convention+Expo Center $ 75 - Pastors & Other Church Workers
10101 Market Street. $ 50 - Vicars
Rothschild, WI 54474 $ 75 - Retired Pastors
(715) 298-2726
CONFERENCE HOUSING OPTIONS:
When making reservations, reference "FALL PASTORS CONFERENCE"
** Please provide tax-exempt number at check in. **
Blocks of discounted rooms are available at the following hotels:
Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau - Rothschild
1000 Imperial Ave. King & Double Rooms - $139/night
Rothschild, WI Reservation - Click Here
(715) 355-1111
Cedar Creek Hotel - Rothschild
1100 Imperial Ave. Double Rooms - $85.50/night
Rothschild, WI Call to Reserve
(715) 355-6858
Best Western
803 Industrial Park Ave King - $99/night & Double - $114/night
Rothschild, WI Reservation - Click Here
(715) 355-8900
Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau - Rothschild
1000 Imperial Ave. King & Double Rooms - $139/night
Rothschild, WI Reservation - Click Here
(715) 355-1111
Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau - Rothschild
1000 Imperial Ave. King & Double Rooms - $139/night
Rothschild, WI Reservation - Click Here
(715) 355-1111
Additional hotel options in the area are available without a reserved block.
Econo Lodge Bantr Hotel Motel 6
1510 County Rd. XX 805 Creske Ave. 904 Industrial Park Ave.
Rothschild, WI Rothschild, WI Rothschild, WI
715-355-4449 715-241-6300 715-355-3030
Additional Hotels 3 miles away (no blocked rooms)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wausau AmmericInn by Wyndham Wausau
7100 Stone Ridge Dr. 4115 Barbican Ave.
Weston, WI Weston, WI
715-241-8400 715-301-0758
Questions About the Conference?
Please direct all questions about the conference to
Rev. Jeff Kazmierski <rev.kazmierski@gmail.com> (920) 213-7477
Questions About the Location?
Please direct all questions about the conference location to
Rev. Matt Ruesch <pastor@ourredeemerkingsford.org> (906) 396-7401
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLINE REGISTRATION IS BEING HANDLED BY THE SOUTH WISCONSIN DISTRICT -
All Questions for this joint Conference about Online Registration should be directed to
the South Wisconsin District Office (414-464-8100)
or to Pastor Matthew Ruesch or Pastor Jeff Kazmierski
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Registration is Open
Be Advised that All Registration is being handled by the South Wisconsin District.
Click the button below to be redirected to the actual registration site.
Register By Sunday, Oct. 6th
~ ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN ~
All Questions for this joint Conference about Online Registration should be directed to
the South Wisconsin District Office (414-464-8100)
or to Pastor Matthew Ruesch or Pastor Jeff Kazmierski
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2024 NWD & SWD JOINT
FALL PASTORS’ CONFERENCE
Schedule of Events
Monday, Oct. 21
1:00-2:15pm Opening Divine Service@ Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 709 N. 6th St., Wausau, WI 54403
2:15-3:00pm Registration & Check in @ Holiday Inn
3:00-3:30pm District President Welcome & Update, Conference Business
3:30-4:30pm Session #1 – Rev. David Buchs “The Greatness of Difficulty Part 1: From Pain to Purpose”
4:30-4:40pm Break
4:40-5:40pm Session #2 – Rev. David Buchs “The Greatness of Difficulty Part 2: From Sorrow to Strength”
5:40-6:10pm Evening Prayer
6:10-7:10pm Social Time with Free Beer & Cash Bar
10:00-10:30pm Compline
Tuesday, Oct. 22
7:00-8:00am Breakfast and round table discussions
8:00-8:30am Matins
8:30-9:30am Session #3 – Rev. David Buchs “Preaching at the Funeral Part 1”
9:30-10:15am SWD Business (NWD on break)
10:15-11:00am NWD Business (SWD on break)
11:00-12:00pm Session #4 – Rev. Daniel Gilbert “Preaching at the Funeral Part 2”
12:00-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-2:30pm Session #5 – Rev. Daniel Gilbert “CUWAA Update with Q & A”
2:30-3:00pm Vespers
3:00-4:00pm Sectionals (optional) To be announced
Afternoon and Evening fellowship activities (separate sheet)
Dinner on your own
10:00-10:30pm Compline
Wednesday, Oct 22
7:00-8:00am Breakfast
8:00-8:30am Matins
8:30-9:30am Session #6 – Rev. Richard Ramirez “The Greatness of Difficulty Part 3: From Complaint to Courage.”
9:30-9:45am Break
9:45-10:45am Session #7 – Rev. Richard Ramirez “Preaching at the Bedside”
10:45-11:45am Session #8 – Panel Discussion “Helping People through Their Struggles.”
11:45am Conference Business, Closing Motion, Itinerarium