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!
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 (Google Form)
Clock hours are no longer available for this webinar.
JUNE CONFERENCE – Recordings and Information Coming Soon!
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 Recording
- Resources (PDF)
- Clock Hour Information (Link)
Session 2: The Great Commission & Lutheran School Culture
Presenters: Landon Zacharyasz and Dr. Ken Fischer
- Session Recording
- Clock Hour Information (Link)
- Presentation Slides (PDF)
Session 3: Modeling Grace: The Heart of Lutheran School Culture
Presenter: Brad Gurgel
- Session Recording
- Presentation and Resources (Google Doc)
- Clock Hour Information (Link)
June 17, 2026
TEACHER BURNOUT
Session 4: A Proactive Approach to Ministry Life and Longevity
Presenter: Shawn Herkstroeter
- Session Recording
- Clock Hour Information (Link)
- Presentation Slides (PDF)
Session 5: What Does the Research Say?
Presenters: Dana Raasch and Ryan Jaeger
- Session Recording
- Clock Hour Information (Link)
Session 6: Organizational Shifts to Help Alleviate Burnout
Presenter: Dr. Robert Martens
- Session Recording
- Clock Hour Information (Link)
- Presentation Slides (Google Slides)
