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SUMMARY:West Pastors Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Living life to its fullest (John 10:10) is advice that most people can get behind. What does that mean for a Christian\, though? It is more than the length of our days or the number of events we can stuff into them. A full life is one that is lived according to the Word of the God who created it. Christians\, like the rest of the world\, fall short when it comes to actually living that life\, but we have something the world does not have: Hope. God has given us forgiveness\, leading us to rejoice in the promise of eternal life\, and the opportunity to live fully in this life. Join us as Rev. Dr. David Maxwell takes us through his sermon series on Honest Repentance\, so that we can learn to encourage our congregations to live a life that brings joy worth sharing.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/west-pastors-conference-2026/
LOCATION:DoubleTree By Hilton Battle Creek\, 50 Capital Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
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SUMMARY:South and East Pastors Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:We call ourselves people of hope. Hope is a powerful thing\, isn’t it? Hope empowers those who have it and inspires those who see it. Our hope is in the Gospel. Paul explains the fullness of our hope in his letter to the Ephesians. Gather with us this May in Frankenmuth as Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha guides us through these promises of hope in Paul’s letter. \nDocuments to Review – The Secret of God’s Plan – Studies in Ephesians \nThe Secret of Gods Plan – Studies in Ephesians Part One \nThe Secret of Gods Plan – Studies in Ephesians Part Two \nThe Secret of Gods Plan – Studies in Ephesians Part Three \nThe Secret of Gods Plan – Studies in Ephesians Part Four \n 
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LOCATION:Bavarian Inn Lodge\, 1 Covered Bridge Lane\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Circuit Visitors Conference
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LOCATION:St. Lorenz Worship and Event Center\, 850 W Genesee St\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:FASTER School Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Who is this for? \nThis training is open to any Lutheran educator in the Michigan District who is actively working in a school environment. This is for both administrators and teachers who are considering armed staff in their school and need to have the proper training. \nWhat is the Faster Training? \nhttps://fastersaveslives.org/  \nThis training is broken into two sessions: Foundations and Level I. The Foundations session is about a month prior to the main Level I class. It starts from the ground up. It provides every trainee with the basics of safe firearms handling and fundamentals. The Foundations class establishes good habits and allows students time before the main class to grow in areas where they are lacking\, so they can be successful and enjoy the full Level I training. \nThe Level I training is the main three-day class. There are a variety of shooting drills to push your capabilities and skills. At the end\, you will have to qualify and exceed the MI police academy standards. Along with the firearms training\, there are valuable scenario drills that force you to think and react in a variety of situations. There is a strong emphasis on leading and communicating through stressful situations and how to provide trauma medical. You will graduate from this training with the confidence and skills needed to protect your school. \nDates \nMI Foundations – Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 \nMI Level I – June 17-19\, 2026 \nApplication Process \nDue to the personalized nature of the training\, there are only 20 slots available. If you are interested\, please use the application form to be considered. Applications are open through April 1\, 2026.  See below in the Registration section. \n\nThere will be a special informational Q&A Zoom event on February 17\, 2026\, to learn more about this training. For information on the Zoom and additional important information and Q&A Considerations see below in the Additional Information section.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/faster-school-safety-training/
LOCATION:Immanuel Macomb\, 47120 Romeo Plank\, Macomb\, MI\, 48044\, United States
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SUMMARY:North & East Pastors Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Too often in today’s world\, we treat meals in a transactional way\, simply as a means of getting fuel into our bodies to move on to the next activity. It can happen to all of us on occasion\, but when we do this habitually\, something vital\, something God-given\, gets lost. Meals are a significant way to build and maintain community. In our time together\, Rev. Whitby will lead us in reflection in three areas of focus: \n\nWhat is going on today for the Church and in our world that challenges our witness of the Gospel.\nPractical ways of reimagining our homes and our tables for Christian hospitality.\nShare how a view of meals in the Scripture\, as drawn from his book\, can provide a biblical grounding for our meals today.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/north-east-pastors-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn Lodge\, 1 Covered Bridge Lane\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
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