Thank you for joining us for the 2026 Conference! Below you will find links to the recordings–when they become available–and resources shared by the presenters. if you see anything missing, please email the conference organizers at openlearning@mlc-wels.edu.
Also, we would appreciate your feedback on the conference itself. Please visit https://forms.gle/vnwhU1fL3PpkqH3Q8 and submit your insights!
May God bless your ministry!
Recordings and resources available
through September 8, 2026!
JUNE CONFERENCE
Recordings and resources for the June 16-17, 2026 conference.
June 16, 2026
LUTHERAN SCHOOL CULTURE
Session 1: Our Lutheran Schools: Growing Pains
Presenters: Rev Jonathan Hein and Rev. Philip Hirsch
Session 2: The Great Commission & Lutheran School Culture
Presenters: Landon Zacharyasz and Dr. Ken Fisher
- Session Recording
- Clock Hour Information (Link)
- Resources (PDF)
- Slide Deck
Session 3: Modeling Grace: The Heart of Lutheran School Culture
Presenter: Brad Gurgel
June 17, 2026
TEACHER BURNOUT
Session 4: A Proactive Approach to Ministry Life and Longevity
Presenter: Shawn Herkstroeter
Session 5: What Does the Research Say?
Presenters: Dana Raasch and Ryan Jaeger
Session 6: Organizational Shifts to Help Alleviate Burnout
Presenter: Dr. Robert Martens
FEBRUARY POWER HOUR
Seeds of Impact: Increasing Your Harvest Strategy Influence
Presenter: Mrs. Jamie Walta, WELS National Coordinator of Early Childhood Ministries
- Recording (YouTube)
Clock hours are no longer available for this webinar.
