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  • 2025 Fall Pastors Conference Registration

    2025 Fall Pastors Conference Registration

  • Rev. Dr. Chad Kendall

    Honored Guest Speaker
    Rev. Dr. Chad Kendall

  • 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: $90
    Candidate, Vicars, & CSP Pastors: $50
    Emeritus: 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 Suites
    550 Cherry Drive |Waconia, MN 55387
    952-442-8787 ask for Lindsay Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
    Call early for reservations to get the best room rate.

    AmericInn
    570 Pond Promenade |     Chanhassen, MN
    612-293-6930

    Holiday Inn Express
    7855 Century Blvd. |     Chanhassen, MN
    952-401-8850
    Double Queen room; $120/night + taxes/fees
    Mention Minnesota South District
    Link to online booking: MLCA
    Deadline for special rate at Holiday Inn Express is September 6, 2025

     

  • MEALS (list dietary needs below)

    Monday, October 6
    Breakfast: Included with listed hotels or on your own
    Lunch: Sweet Winks
    BBQ pork or chicken, Bun, Smoked Beans, Cole Slaw, Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Dinner: 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.

    Bruschette Chicken, Garlic Mash Potato, Green Beans, Garden Salad (choice of dressing on the tables), Dinner roll, Chocolate Cake with raspberries and chocolate drizzle

    Tuesday, October 7
    Breakfast: 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: $90
    Candidate, Vicar, or CSP Pastor: $50
    Emeritus Pastor: The conference registration fee is compliments of the MN South District
    Banquet Attendees: $35 per guest

    Send checks to:

    MNS District - LCMS
    Attn: FPC
    14301 Grand Avenue
    Burnsville, MN 55306-5707

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              Active Pastor Registration
              $90.00
                
              Candidate, Vicar, or CSP Pastor Registration
              $50.00
                
              Emeritus Pastor Registration
              $ Free
                
              I am attending the banquet.The banquet cost is $35 per pastor/vendor.
              $35.00
                
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              $35.00
                
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