All pastors, church workers, and church members are invited to come explore timely, contemporary topics this summer that influence Christian ministry in practice. Hosted by congregations across the country, and led by Concordia Seminary faculty and staff, the workshops are an opportunity to dig deeper so that the hands of Jesus might reach farther through His people.

The cost for each summer workshop is $140 and includes CEU credits. Payment is due 21 days before the beginning of each workshop, and workshops have a minimum required enrollment. Housing and meal information may be obtained from the host pastor or contact at each location. Unless otherwise noted, all workshops begin at 1 p.m. Monday and conclude Wednesday at noon.

Follow Me: Making Disciples Ritually in a Post-Modern World

Dates: June 15-17, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Kent Burreson, associate professor of systematic theology
Location: Trinity Lutheran School, 4900 McCain Rd., Jackson, MI 49201
Host: Rev. Eric Ekong, 517-784-3135 or ericekong@tlmjackson.com
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When Things Fall Apart: The Book of Job

Dates: June 15-17, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Henry Rowold, professor of practical theology
Location: Immanuel Lutheran, 2416 Jefferson Park Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903
Host: Rev. Benjamin Maton, 434-295-4038 or pastormaton@hotmail.com
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Reforming Christian Devotion

Dates: June 22-24, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Erik Herrmann, associate professor of historical theology
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 300 Lake St., Alexandria, MN 56308
Host: Rev. David Hinz, 320-763-4842 or dhinz@zionalex.org
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Influenced by a Cloud of Witnesses: Reading the Psalms for Spiritual Strength

Dates: June 22-25, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Tim Saleska, associate professor of exegetical theology
Location: Concordia University Portland, 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR 97211
Hosts: Rev. Bruce Rumsch of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, Oregon and professor Chad Lakies of Concordia University Portland. Contact: 503-640-1693 or padre@trinityhillsboro.com
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Biblically Responding to Conflict

Dates: July 6-8, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Mark Rockenbach, associate professor of practical theology
Location: Camp Okoboji, 1531 Edgewood Dr., Milford, IA 51351
Host: Lori Gamble, 712-337-3325 or lorigamble02@gmail.com
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Gladly Hearing the Word

Dates: July 13-15, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Kloha, professor of exegetical theology
Location: St. John’s Lutheran, 809 Sixth Ave., West Bend, WI 53095
Host: Rev. Jeff Dorth, 262-334-4901 or jdorth@stjohnswestbend.org
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Jesus and Jerusalem: Studies in Matthew 21-28

Dates: July 20-22, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs, professor of exegetical theology
Location: Resurrection Lutheran Church, 100 W. Lochmere Dr., Cary, NC 27518
Host: Vicar Nathan Scheck, 919-851-7248 or nkscheck@gmail.com
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Paradigms of Mission and Our Mission Today

Dates: July 20-22, 2015
Presenter: Dr. William Schumacher, professor of historical theology
Location: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1005 1st Avenue St. E, West Fargo, ND 58078
Host: Rev. Clark H. Jahnke, 701-282-4195 or revchjahnke@ideaone.net
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Making Sense of Your Preaching

Dates: July 20-22, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Joel Okamoto, associate professor of systematic theology
Location: St. John Lutheran, 5589 Van Atta Rd., Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Host: Rev. Sam Beltz, 517-339-9119 or pastor@stjohnosky.org
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One Creed, One Story, the Grand Story of God and His Creation.

Dates: July 27-29, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Charles P. Arand, professor of systematic theology
Location: St. John’s Lutheran/Mt Calvary, 1419 East Ave., Holdrege, NE 68949
Host: Rev. Mel Mertens, 308-995-2208 or pmertens@gpcom.net
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Jesus and Jerusalem: Studies in Matthew 21-28

Dates: July 27-29, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs, professor of exegetical theology
Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 154 S. Schaffer St., Orange, CA 92866
Contact: Christina Meadows, 714-288-4425 or cmeadows@stjohnsorange.org
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The Reconstruction of Mankind: Where Science and Theology Meet

Dates: Aug. 3-5, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Bob Weise, professor of practical theology
Location: Bethany Lutheran Church, 9101 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, KS 66207
Host: Rev. Bryan Drebes, 913-648-2228 x119 or bdrebes@bethany-joco.org
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The Catechism for a Lifetime

Dates: Aug. 10-12, 2015
Presenters: Dr. Charles P. Arand, professor of systematic theology, and Rev. Jason Broge, Curriculum Design Specialist
Location: Concordia Seminary, 801 Seminary Pl., St. Louis, MO 63105
Host: Erika Bennett, 314-505-7286 or bennette@csl.edu
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Our Life in Christ: Exploring Discipleship in Daily Life

Dates: Aug. 10-12, 2015
Presenter: Rev. Anthony Cook, associate professor of practical theology
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 4200 Old Warren Rd., Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Host: Rev. Dean Clausing, 870-534-4316 or dfclausing@gmail.com
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Philippians: Life Together in the Gospel

Dates: Aug. 10-12, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Jeffrey Kloha, professor of exegetical theology
Location: St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
Host: Dr. Paul Hoffman, 216-351-6499 or stjames4771@juno.com
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Theology for Pastoral Ministry in a Scientific Age

Dates: Aug. 17-19, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Joel Okamoto, associate professor of systematic theology
Location: New Life Church Lutheran, 6000 148th St. N, Hugo, MN 55038
Host: Rev. Peter Nafzger, 651-429-1975 or pastor@newlifehugo.org
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The Reconstruction of Mankind: Where Science and Theology Meet

Dates: Aug. 17-19, 2015
Presenter: Dr. Bob Weise, professor of practical theology
Location: St. Luke Lutheran, 5589 Van Atta Rd., Haslett, MI 48840
Host: Rev. Trevor Sutton, 517-339-9119 or pastortsutton@stlukehas.com
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For more information on the 2015 Summer Workshop Series and individual workshops, view the workshop brochure or contact the office of Continuing Education at 314-505-7286 or ce@csl.edu.

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