2023 International Church Relations Conference Presentations

In October 2023, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and LCMS Church Relations Director Rev. Dr. Jonathan Shaw met with leaders from some 40 Lutheran churches around the world for a time of theological education and dialogue in Wittenberg, Germany.

Presentations from the 2023 International Church Relations Conference were recorded and are now available to view on demand below on this page. Photos from the conference are also available.

2023 International Church Relations Conference

‘The Cruciform Pastoral Office’ — Rev. Dr. Roberto Bustamante

‘Godly Women and the Way of the Cross’ — Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer

‘Christian Community as the Answer to Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (DEI)’ — Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola

‘Lutheran Strategic Planning: Shaping Vision without Shedding Theology’ — Rev. Dr. Jonathan Shaw

‘Luther under the Cross’ — Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison

‘Confessional Subscription under the Cross’ — Rev. Dr. Armin Wenz

‘Liturgy, Music and the Glory of the Cross’ — Rev. James Krikava

‘Mobilizing People and Building Teams through Change’ — Rev. Matthew Anker

‘Closing Session’ — Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison

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