2026 East Region Pastoral Conference

Name: 2026 East Region Pastoral Conference
Start: 2026-10-19T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-19T17:30:00-05:00
Location: DeKoven Center

About

We are going to feature the Rev.Dr. Kevin S. Golden, main speaker. Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden is associate professor of Exegetical Theology, dean of Theological Research and Publication, and director of Resident Field Education at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. His research experience includes Hosea (he is the author of “Hosea” in the Concordia Commentary Series), biblical usage of the divine name, Genesis 6-9, Jonah, the Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets) and biblical intertextuality. As you can see, we are going to delve deep into the Old Testament.

We also have the Fireside chat Monday night (starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner), and the Rev. Ralph Tausz will be our moderator (to get the ball going). This is a time to debate many questions, like: 01) Is ordination an indelible mark, or do we Lutherans see it in a differing light? 02) Can you preach without a regular call (and what is that)? 03) OK, you decide.

There will be ample time to hear from our President and his staff, so bring your questions. A chaplain will be on hand as well for conversation. I do believe LCEF will have some interesting plans for our Tuesday night gathering.