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