“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
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Joel Otto

175 Years of Change | Joel Otto

The founders of the Wisconsin Synod were not confessional Lutherans, and their mixed confession showed in worship practices in the ...
Caleb Kurbis

21st-Century Preaching | Caleb Kurbis

Do you think it’s getting easier to preach? Listeners are living frenetic lives inundated with news and distracted by the ...
Levi Nagel

2pt-Unison Adult | Levi Nagel

Learn about the latest adult 2pt-unison repertoire from NPH and a curated selection from other sacred music publishers ...
Kari Hahm

2pt-Unison Children | Kari Hahm

Learn about the latest children’s repertoire from NPH and a curated selection from other sacred music publishers ...
John Bortulin

A Congregation’s Worship Ed Story | John Bortulin

This presentation will tell the story of how one church family has navigated Sunday mornings in a way that seeks ...
A Defense of the Unique    |  John Bergmeier

A Defense of the Unique | John Bergmeier

This session shows how the message of the gospel can be expressed in many forms to serve the church’s purpose ...
Paul Prange

Adiaphora: Freedom and Consensus | Paul Prange

This presentation provides insights from the past . . . before making applications for the present ...
Carolyn Brinkley

Albrecht Dürer | Carolyn Brinkley

After a brief overview of the artist Albrecht Dürer, this presentation will center on using his Small Passion woodcuts as ...
Recital - Canticum Novum

Canticum Novum | Recital

This recital presents Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem with accompaniment for four hands piano arranged by Brahms himself ...
Phil Huebner

Children and Teens | Phil Huebner

This workshop will seek to use a biblical foundation that applies historical precedent and wisdom to modern situations and contexts ...
Wade Johnston

Christ, Culture, and Liturgy | Wade Johnston

This presentation will explore how the liturgy serves both contextually and transculturally, taking place within a cultural framework while at ...
Jon Zabell

Christian Worship: Foundations | Jon Zabell

This workshop will introduce participants to Foundations and offer resources for studying and discussing it in their local settings ...
Adam Mueller

Congregational Health | Adam Mueller

This session explores several emphases that are increasingly important for congregational health and vitality ...
Kristine Laufer and Harvey Dunn

Copyright Matters | Kristine Laufer and Harvey Dunn

This session will cover exclusive rights, fair use, music tips, service folder licensing and OneLicense.net ...
Dale Witte

CW Psalter | Dale Witte

This presentation will explore 17 different ways to use CW Psalter in every grade level ...
Jacob Behnken

Eight Enduring Lessons | Jacob Behnken

This session will explore what the Achtliederbuch can still teach us five centuries later ...
Kevin Bode David Porth Kate Tiefel

Hymnology | Kevin Bode, David Porth, and Kate Tiefel

This session explores the high value of teaching hymns ...
Eric Roecker

Invitational Worship | Eric Roecker

In this session learn how to create an opportunity to connect lost souls to the gospel ...
Recital - It's About Time

It’s About Time | Recital

The program brings together different perspectives about time ...
Lisa Uttech

Let’s Hear It for the Boys | Lisa Uttech

Participants will learn or strengthen strategies for developing confident singers who employ beautiful tone, contributing to worship in a way ...
Jeremy Bakken and Ian Welch and Stacy Jensen

Liturgical Ensemble | Jeremy Bakken, Ian Welch and Stacy Jensen

Learn about the liturgical ensemble repertoire available via Musician’s Resource ...
Michael Berg

Liturgy Myths and Truths | Michael Berg

This session will explore the benefits of liturgical worship ...
Joel Otto

Luther’s Transformation | Joel Otto

Explore the transformative changes Luther instituted through congregational hymn singing, law-gospel preaching, and changes to the liturgy ...
Johnold Strey

Making the Most of CW21 | Johnold Strey

This presentation covers a variety of themes to help worship planners ...
Caleb Bassett

Marketing Worship | Caleb Bassett

This presentation will equip participants with an updated understanding of contemporary cultural trends and will provide a practical toolkit to ...
Donn Dobberstein

Meaningful Membership | Donn Dobberstein

This session will share key non-negotiables that are often overlooked but strengthen meaningful membership for the young and old, the ...
Nathaniel Biebert

Michael Praetorius | Nathaniel Biebert

Praetorius’ work can still inform our choices today—resulting in a creative and vibrant worship that is distinctively Lutheran ...
Johann Caauwe and Michaela Zabell

Music Ed As Outreach | Johann Caauwe and Michaela Zabell

This presentation will explore various ways that local congregations have used music education to both reach out and raise up ...
Musician’s Resource   |  Jeremy Bakken

Musician’s Resource | Jeremy Bakken

Learn about the various resources available via Musician’s Resource ...
James Bakken

Organ: Easy-Medium | James Bakken

Learn about the latest easy-medium organ repertoire from NPH and a curated selection from other sacred music publishers ...
Laura Pufahl

Organ: Medium-Difficult | Laura Pufahl

Learn about the latest medium-advanced organ repertoire from NPH and a curated selection from other sacred music publishers ...
Paraments, Vestments    |  Sara Nordling

Paraments, Vestments | Sara Nordling

The design and creation of textiles used in the church is an involved process ...
David Porth and Aaron Winkelman

Pastor/Musician Relationship | David Porth and Aaron Winkelman

This workshop focuses on the importance of working together to provide high-quality worship ...
Linda Moeller

Piano | Linda Moeller

Learn about the latest piano repertoire from NPH and a curated selection from other sacred music publishers ...
Todd Dvorak and Mike Tiefel

Practical Planning . . . Worship Space | Todd Dvorak

This presentation will help congregations, no matter the financial starting point, develop a roadmap to renew their worship spaces ...
Daniel Hubert and Dale Witte

Professional Growth for Musicians | Daniel Hubert and Dale Witte

This session will discuss the pros and cons of various approaches as well as how to pay for them ...
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SATB/SAB | Casey Pufahl

Learn about the latest SATB/SAB repertoire from NPH and a curated selection from other sacred music publishers ...
Joel Gawrisch and Michael Marquardt

School Chapel Worship | Joel Gawrisch and Michael Marquardt

This session will share research into current practices with chapel services in our elementary and secondary schools ...
Paul Burmeister

Seeking . . . Being Shadowed | Paul Burmeister

The presenter will center his ideas in the doctrine of vocation ...
Michael Berg

Signals Not to Send | Michael Berg

The church should be the place where the truth of the gospel matters and everything else fades into the background ...
Recital Sine Nomine Brass

Sine Nomine Brass | Recital

This recital offers “500+ Years of Worship with Brass and Keyboards.” ...
Douglas Van Sice and Craig WIlke

Small Church Forum | Douglas Van Sice and Craig Wilke

Presenters will offer their insights and welcome input from attendees ...
Bryan Gerlach

Still Considering or Struggling | Bryan Gerlach

This session is for people from congregations that haven’t yet adopted the new hymnal and for those who feel that ...
Joel Gawrisch

Strategic Planning | Joel Gawrisch

This session will discuss how to avoid this pitfall, explore specific blessings that come with a strategic approach to worship ...
Aaron Christie

Stretching Your Worship | Aaron Christie

This workshop will encourage your congregation to spot that which is stagnant and then stretch your worship life ...
Michael Schulz and Kevin Becker

Strings and Keys | Kevin Becker and Michael Schultz

This workshop explores keyboard/guitar arrangements for psalms, hymns, and liturgical songs in the Christian Worship suite of resources and more ...
Kate Tiefel

Teaching Kids to Sing | Kate Tiefel

This session will equip you with joyful, play-based activities that teach the children in your life to sing beautifully ...
Phil Casmer and Tim Snyder

Technology | Phil Casmer and Tim Snyder

In this presentation, two members of a church newly dedicated in the fall of 2023 review technology deliberations and decisions ...
Phil Huebner

The Art of Preaching | Phil Huebner

Just as applying law and gospel to someone’s life is an art, so also is the public proclamation of both ...
Aaron Christie

The Modern Hymn Movement | Aaron Christie

This session will explore some of the modern hymns and how they found a place in CW21 ...
Mark Tiefel

The Passion for God’s People | Mark Tiefel

This session will draw on historical perspectives and offer practical ideas to help people get to the heart of Jesus’ ...
Johnold Strey

The Story of The Service | Johnold Strey

This presenter will share the story behind The Service—the discussions, debates, and decisions that ultimately led to the shape of ...
Phil Magness

Traditions and Mission | Phillip Magness

This presentation focuses on 1) a survey of how the “worship wars” impacted liturgical and musical practice in the Missouri ...
Brett Naumann

Virtual Worship | Brett Naumann

This presentation will share the experiences and lessons learned at one church that is averaging 66% of members attending in-person ...
John Bauer

What Now? —Further Conversation | Jon Bauer

This presentation aims to demonstrate how, as confessional Lutherans, we are fully equipped to answer this crucial question about our ...
Windows into the Wedding Feast  |  Jon Micheel

Windows into the Wedding Feast | Jon Micheel

This workshop looks at the fascinating story behind the hymn and examines the rich imagery within the hymn’s text ...
Nathan Strutz

Worship and Outreach | Nathan Strutz

This presentation will fortify both pastors and lay people in their commitment to outreach and worship ...
John Hein

Worship Lessons Learned | Jonathan Hein

Imagine over the course of two years attending worship at a different WELS congregation every week ...

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