Rev. Dr. Chad Kendall is the Associate Vice President for Church Relations and Mission, an Associate Professor of Theology, and the Supervisor of the Office of Church Relations at Concordia University Chicago. He completed his doctoral degree in missiology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
STEP 1: REGISTRATION
ACTIVE Pastors: $90Candidate, Vicars, & CSP Pastors: $50Emeritus: Compliments of the MN South District
Lodging is NOT INCLUDED in the registration cost.
This is a REQUIRED conference; all ACTIVE pastors are required to pay the registration fee, regardless of attendance.
LCMS Bylaw 4.8.2.d.1
(d) All ordained and commissioned ministers on the district rosters are expected to attend meetings of their official conference or present a valid excuse. (1) Attendance at the official conferences shall be obligatory for ordained and commissioned ministers serving in congregations and parishes.
If you are unable to attend, please continue the registration process, including payment. Please complete the Absentee Form located here to notify Rev. Brian Thorson, District Secretary.
STEP 2: OVERNIGHT LODGING
Lodging is NOT INCLUDED in the registration cost. Please make your own hotel reservation. Call early to ensure availability and to get the best rate.
AmeriVu Inn and Suites550 Cherry Drive |Waconia, MN 55387952-442-8787 ask for Lindsay Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pmCall early for reservations to get the best room rate.
AmericInn570 Pond Promenade | Chanhassen, MN612-293-6930
Holiday Inn Express7855 Century Blvd. | Chanhassen, MN952-401-8850Double Queen room; $120/night + taxes/feesMention Minnesota South DistrictLink to online booking: MLCADeadline for special rate at Holiday Inn Express is September 6, 2025
MEALS (list dietary needs below)
Monday, October 6Breakfast: Included with listed hotels or on your ownLunch: Sweet WinksDinner: Banquet at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waconia (same venue as the conference). If you will attend and/or bring a guest to the banquet, there is an additional cost of $35 for each banquet attendee.
Tuesday, October 7Breakfast: Included with listed hotels or on your own
Snacks & beverages provided at breaks
Please complete the following required information.
PAYMENT
Reminder: This is a REQUIRED conference. ALL ACTIVE pastors are required to pay the $90 registration fee, regardless of attendance.
Follow the instructions based on your choice of payment options.
Pastors paying by check or emeritus pastors should still declare their intent of attending by checking the box in the previous section AND by clicking the "Submit" button below.
Active Pastor: $90Candidate, Vicar, or CSP Pastor: $50Emeritus Pastor: The conference registration fee is compliments of the MN South DistrictBanquet Attendees: $35 per guest
Send checks to:
MNS District - LCMSAttn: FPC14301 Grand AvenueBurnsville, MN 55306-5707
CHOICE #2: Pay through PayPal or Debit/Credit Card.Please choose the YELLOW "PayPal Check Out" button below. By choosing the YELLOW "PayPal Check Out" button, you will be able to either log into your personal PayPal account OR choose "Pay with debit/credit card" to pay directly with a card. DO NOT choose "PayPal Credit Checkout" or "Debit or Credit Card" or it will misdirect you!.