Spring Conference
April 28-29, 2025
Location
Camp Shiloh Lutheran Retreat will be the site for our spring study conference. The conference host is Camp Director Josiah Kroll.
3335 FM 21
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 855-1800
www.campshilohretreat.org
Network: Shiloh (guest)
Password: Lakeside1
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 27, and / or stay Tuesday night, April 29, 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 $125. Please register by Friday, April 25, 2025. 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.
Conference Agenda
WELS mission and ministry activity in the region now known as the South Central District began in 1964. The South Central District was formally constituted about 20 years later in 1983. Shortly after the 20th anniversary of the South Central Distirct, the pastors conference reflected on the blessings of the past. Now, that the Lord of the church has allowed gospel ministry to continue for another 20 years, the pastors conference is taking both a look back on the recent history and a look ahead to our plans and prayers for the future.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Noon – Lunch
1:00pm – Opening Worship (Preacher: Jeremy Schulz, Minister: Dan Laitinen)
2:15pm – Break
2:30pm – Essay / Presentation / Discussion: Mission & Ministry Activity – A Look Back (John Koelpin)
3:45pm – Break
4:00pm – SCDMB Report
4:30pm – SCDMB Commission on Evangelism
5:00pm – Casuistry & Conference Business
5:30pm – Evening Devotion (David Strucely)
6:00pm – Dinner & Fellowship
Tuesday, April 29, 2023
8:00am – Breakfast
9:00am – Morning Devotion (Don Patterson)
9:15am – District President Report
10:00am – Break
10:15am – Essay / Presentation / Discussion: Mission & Ministry Activity – A Look Forward (Caleb King)
11:30am – Closing Devotion (Dave Schneider)
Noon – Lunch
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).