Pastoral Conferences
General Pastoral Conference
2027 General Pastoral Conference
2027 NID General Pastoral Conference Planning Committee
Chairman – Phillip Fischaber
Vice-Chairman – Steven Anderson
Secretary – Eli Voigt
Treasurer – Jim Barbey
Registrar – Eli Voigt
Program
North – Jonathan Petzold
East – Michael Duffy
South – Julian LaMie
West – Jesus Morales
Nominations
North – Zac Patterson
East – Phil Robarge
South – Cory Estby
West – Phil Allman
2027 Conference Dates: May 10-12, 2027
Location: McCormick’s Event Center, 205 E 3rd St., Rock Falls, IL 61071
Find general information about the venue here: https://mccormickevents.com
Topic and Speakers:
Rev. Dr. Tom Egger, president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and professor of exegetical theology, will talk about Genesis, and Rev. Dr. Mark Rockenbach, professor of practical theology at CSL, will present on pastoral counseling for 6th Commandment issues.
Regional Pastoral Conferences
South Region Pastoral Conference
2027 Officers
Chairman: Rev. Christopher Antonetti (St. Paul’s, Lockport)
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Stephen Schumacher (Bethany, Naperville)
Secretary: Rev. Cory Estby (Zion, Grant Park)
Registrar/Treasurer: Rev. Brian Mayo (Salem, Homewood)
Program Committee: Rev. Roger Drinnon (St. Paul’s, Kankakee), Rev. Jackson Scofield (River of Life, Channahon and Friends in Christ, Morris), Rev. Larry Ruger (St. Paul, Matteson), Ryan Reese (Trinity, Lansing)
2027 Conference Dates: Info will be share when available
East Region Pastoral Conference
Chairman: Rev. David Prentice (Faith, Westchester)
Vice chairman: Rev. Leonard Peyton (St. John, Forest Park)
Treasurer: Rev. Carlos Ortiz-Lugo (Holy Cross, Chicago)
Secretary: Rev. Steve Warren (St. Paul, Chicago)
Registrar: Rev. Michael Duffy (St. Paul, Melrose Park)
Program Committee Members: Rev. Dan Greg (Zion, Bensenville), Rev. Dr. Edward Naumann (St. Paul, Brookfield), Rev. Matt Zickler (Grace, Western Springs)
2026 Conference Dates: October 19-21, 2026
Location: DeKoven Center, 2000 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403
We are going to feature the Rev.Dr. Kevin S. Golden, main speaker. Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden is associate professor of Exegetical Theology, dean of Theological Research and Publication, and director of Resident Field Education at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. His research experience includes Hosea (he is the author of “Hosea” in the Concordia Commentary Series), biblical usage of the divine name, Genesis 6-9, Jonah, the Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets) and biblical intertextuality. As you can see, we are going to delve deep into the Old Testament.
We also have the Fireside chat Monday night (starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner), and the Rev. Ralph Tausz will be our moderator (to get the ball going). This is a time to debate many questions, like: 01) Is ordination an indelible mark, or do we Lutherans see it in a differing light? 02) Can you preach without a regular call (and what is that)? 03) OK, you decide.
There will be ample time to hear from our President and his staff, so bring your questions. A chaplain will be on hand as well for conversation. I do believe LCEF will have some interesting plans for our Tuesday night gathering.
Costs:
Two Nights (meals and Fireside chat) – Single room is $115 / Double room is $95.
One Night Stay (meals) – Single room is $85 / Double room is $65.
Conference only, commuting only (includes meals) – $40
We are also offering scholarships for any and all that cannot afford the conference; please contact Pastor Prentice, your conference chair to inquire.
Contact at: pastor.prentice@comcast.net
North/West Region Pastoral Conference
Executive Committee (One year terms – max 3 terms)
- Chair: David Seabaugh (Immanuel, Elmhurst) – Term 1 of 3
- Vice Chair: Micah Greiner (St. Peter, Arlington Heights) – Term 1 of 3
- Treasurer: Matt Dubinsky (St. Peter, Schaumburg) – Term 1 of 3
- Registrar: Braun Campbell (Immanuel, Belvidere) – Term 2 of 3
- Secretary: Chris James (Immanuel, Downers Grove) – Term 2 of 3
- Jonathan Petzold – Program Committee Chair
Program Committee (3 Year Term)
- Jonathan Petzold (Beautiful Savior, Antioch) – Chair, Year 3 of 3
- Bo Graham, (St. Paul, Mount Prospect) – Year 1 of 3
- Matt Hoffmann (St. Andrews, Park Ridge) – Year 2 of 3
Nominations Committee (3 Year Term)
- Jeremy Latzke (St. John’s, Algonquin) – Chair, Year 2 of 3
- Pete Imlah (St. John’s, Lombard) – Year 3 of 3
- Jesus Morales (Christ Our Savior, Winfield) – Year 1 of 3
2027 Conference Dates: October 12-13, 2027
Location:
Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E Geneva St, Delavan, WI 53115