Spring Conference

April 27-28, 2026

Location

Camp Shiloh Lutheran Retreat will be the site for our spring conference. The conference host is Camp Director Josiah Kroll.

3335 FM 21
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 855-1800
www.campshilohretreat.org

Absences

If you are not able to attend the conference, please send an email with your request and reason for excuse to scconfsec@gmail.com.

Optional ADD ONs

Attendees are welcome to arrive early and enjoy the facilities at Camp Shiloh as early as Sunday afternoon, April 19, and / or stay Tuesday night, April 21, at no additional cost. If you wish to arrive early or stay late, please share that information with the Camp Director when making your lodging arrangements.

Registration

The registration fee is $130.  Please register by Friday, April 17, 2026.  Click on the “register” button below to access the conference registration page.  The registration fee includes all meals and lodging at Camp Shiloh during the conference.  Note: Attendees must ALSO contact Camp Shiloh in order to make their lodging arrangements at the camp.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MARCH 2026

Conference Agenda - TENTATIVE

WELS Congregational Services has a new program called “Shadow of the Leader.” The goal of the program is to help congregational leaders better understand their role in shaping their congregation’s culture and to become more intentional in doing so. The first phase of this program involves a seminar with the pastors of our congregations. This material will provide the majority of content for the spring conference.  

Please do not make plans to leave until noon. Thank you.
If you are presenting, please bring 60 copies with you to distribute.
The alternate preacher is TBA. 
The alternate devotion leader is Gunnar Ledermann

Alternate Lodging OPTIONS

Conference lodging and meals are provided at Camp Shiloh. (Please contact Camp Shiloh directly to secure your lodging reservations at Camp Shiloh.) Individuals who would like to make alternate lodging plans at a local hotel or rental property may choose to look in the neighboring towns of Pittsburg, Mt. Pleasant, or Mt. Vernon Note: There is no registration discount for individuals who do not stay at Camp Shiloh.

Travel Equalization

If you would like to request financial assistance to offset your travel costs for attending the pastors conference, please complete the Travel Equalization Form. The Travel Equalization Form is available under the resource tab on the district website.

Airport Information

Camp Shiloh is located approximately 130 miles east of the Dallas - Fort Worth (DFW) airport and Dallas Love Field (DAL).