October 10-11, 2024
You’re invited to join us for this year’s Fall Conference in October. On Thursday afternoon and evening, Dr. Ryan Tinetti will provide an overview of what it means to “preach by heart,” why it matters, and how to do it. On Friday, for a full-day of continuing education, Dr. Stephen Saunders will cover the topic of “Ministry and Mental Health,” leading us through Martin Luther’s letters on spiritual consolation.
Thursday, October 10
A.A. Pedersen Lectureship in Preaching:
Preaching by Heart / Dr. Ryan Tinetti
Many pastors would like to be able to preach without notes, but are unsure whether they could ever do it—or how. Ryan Tinetti will provide an overview of what it means to “preach by heart,” why it matters, and how to do it.
Dr. Ryan Tinetti (D. Min., Duke University) is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Michigan, and the author of Preaching by Heart (Cascade Press, 2021). Pastor Tinetti also writes a regular column for 1517’s Craft of Preaching website called “The Preacher’s Toolbox.” He and his wife, Anne, have four kids, seven chickens, and one dog.
Friday, October 11
Continuing Education:
Ministry & Mental Health / Dr. Stephen Saunders
It’s estimated that one in five people struggle with mental health. How do we, as pastors, teachers, and leaders in the church, address this topic and help those who are struggling? Dr. Saunders will lead us through Martin Luther’s letters on spiritual consolation.
Dr. Stephen Saunders is a clinical psychologist and psychology professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He earned his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and his research interests include mental health services and mental health treatment. Dr. Saunders lives with his wife, Ruth, and has three children.