Welcome to OpenLearning@MLC
FREE virtual conference and power hours brought to you by
Martin Luther College Continuing Education.
Designed for today’s Lutheran educators, this two-day virtual conference equips you to lead with clarity and sustain your ministry.
Examine the challenges and opportunities shaping school culture, reconnect your work to the Great Commission, and learn how modeling grace transforms communities.
Then discover actionable strategies to prevent burnout, informed by WELS research and organizational best practices—so your teachers and your school can thrive.
Day 1 – Lutheran School Culture
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:00 am: Our Lutheran Schools: Growing Pains
11:00 am: The Great Commission & Lutheran School Culture
1:30 pm: Modeling Grace: The Heart of Lutheran School Culture
Day 2 – Teacher Burnout
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
10:00 am: A Proactive Approach to Ministry Life and Longevity
11:00 am: Two Studies on WELS Called-Worker Burnout
1:30 pm: Organizational Shifts to Help Alleviate Burnout
