2025 LCMS Life Conference video presentations

The Mercy: Love Throughout Life conference, hosted by the LCMS Office of National Mission, took place March 14–15, 2025.

The three in-person locations focused on the following subject areas:

Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., hosted sessions on marriage, life and the family at its Concordia – Spectrum Campus.

Grace Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg, Fla., hosted sessions on spiritual care.

The LCMS International Center in St. Louis, Mo., hosted sessions on advocating, teaching and caring for human life.

Each presenter is fully responsible for the content of their presentation, and the information does not necessarily reflect the teachings of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Please contact the presenter with any questions, comments, or concerns about the content.

For more information, email lifeministry@lcms.org.

Presentations

Healthy Communication in Marriage — Dr. Ashlie Andrew

The Gift of the Other — Rev. Brian Barlow

Family Ministry 101 — Rev. Andy Becker

Nurturing Healthy Families — Dr. Margaret Christmas Thomas

Congregational Foster Family Support Ministry — Dr. Thomas Engel

Celebrating Male and Female — Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa

The Gift of Life: Protecting the Vulnerable — Deac. Intern Kristin Freeman

God’s Mission Here — Rev. Dan Galchutt

The History of Abortion — Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison

LCMS Specialized Care: Extending Mercy to All — Rev. Dr. Brian Heller

How Do We Teach Virtue Today? — Rev. John Hill

Theology of the Cross and Lutheran Mercy in a Culture of Glory — Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson

Anointing in Baptism and Anointing the Sick and Homebound — Rev. Dr. Arthur Just

Recognized Service Organizations: History and Resources — Deac. Dorothy Krans

Spiritual Care and Digital Communication: Benefits and Pitfalls — Deac. Marissa Kroenke

Caring for Exceptional Students and their Families — Rev. Kevin Loughran

“We Cherish Life”: Presenting a Compelling Moral Vision — Rev. Dr. David Loy

Planting Gospel Seeds While Serving Human Needs — Deac. Dr. Tiffany Manor

Honoring Our Elders: Ministering with Grace and Dignity — Deac. Emily McLean

Christian Families and the Family of God — Rev. Dr. Steven Mueller

Foster Care and Adoption — Rev. and Mrs. Roger and Megan Mullet

Caring for the Abortion-Vulnerable Woman — Stephanie Neugebauer

Mercy in the Middle East — Rev. Nabil Nour

The Mercy of Biblical Hospitality — Rev. Andrew Packer

Who Follows in Their Train? — Rev. Dr. Leonard Payton

Caring for Those with a Mental Illness — Rev. Dr. Todd Peperkorn

Human Trafficking and the Sanctity of Life — Rev. Michael Salemink

Men and Women Are from Eden: Holy Marriage — Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer

For the Whole Person Throughout All of Life — Michelle Thompson

How Scripture Shapes Our Compassion — Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

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