Fall Pastors Conference 2025
Trinity Lutheran Church
601 E. 2nd Street, Waconia, MN 55387
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Honored Guest Speaker
Rev. Dr. Chad Kendall
Conversations with Those Who Disagree with Us: An Ancient Apologetic that Invites Productive Dialogue
Dr. Chad Kendall is the Associate Vice President for Church Relations and Mission, an Associate Professor of Theology, and the Supervisor of the Office of Church Relations at Concordia University Chicago. He completed his doctoral degree in missiology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
Rev. Dr. Chad Kendall
Step 1: Conference Registration
Registration is Open!
Click the button to the right or use the QR code to register.
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Conference REGISTRATION indicates your attendance at the conference. All active pastors must complete the Conference Registration Form, regardless of attendance. All other pastors need to complete the registration form only if they plan on attending the conference.
Active pastors: This is a REQUIRED conference; all ACTIVE pastors are required to pay the registration fee, regardless of attendance. If you are unable to attend, please complete the Absentee Form in addition to the Conference Registration.
LCMS Bylaw 4.8.2.d.1
(d) All ordained and commissioned ministers on the district rosters are expected to attend meetings of their official conference or present a valid excuse.
(1) Attendance at the official conferences shall be obligatory for ordained and commissioned ministers serving in congregations and parishes.
The REGISTRATION FEE for ACTIVE PASTORS is $90. The registration fee is payable even if you are unable to attend. Online payment is accepted through PayPal. Those who are unable to use this platform should choose the pay by check option and bring a check to the conference or send it to:
MNS District - LCMS
Attn: FPC
14301 Grand Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55306-5707
Candidates, vicars, chaplains, and CSP pastors are not required to attend the conference; however, for those wishing to attend, the registration fee is $50. Please make your own lodging reservations.
Emeritus pastors are not required to attend the conference; however, if you choose to attend, the registration fee for emeritus pastors is compliments of the Minnesota South District. Please make your own lodging reservations.
If you are an ACTIVE PASTOR and cannot attend, please complete the Absentee Form by clicking the button to the right.
Step 2: Lodging
Lodging is NOT INCLUDED in the registration cost. Call early to ensure availability and to get the best rate.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATION.
AmericInn & Suites
570 Pond Promenade | Chanhassen, MN
612-293-6930
Call early to ensure availability.
AmeriVu Inn & Suites
550 Cherry Drive | Waconia, MN 55387
952-442-8787 ask for Lindsay Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Call early to get the best room rate and to ensure availability.
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express
7855 Century Blvd. | Chanhassen, MN
952-401-8850
Call early to ensure availability.
Double Queen room; $120/night + taxes/fees
Mention Minnesota South District
Link to online booking: MLCA
Deadline for special rate at Holiday Inn Express is September 6, 2025
Step 3: Meals
Monday, October 6
Breakfast: Included with the hotel or on your own
Lunch: Catered by Sweet Winks at the conference site
Dinner: Banquet at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waconia, the same venue as the conference. If you will attend and/or bring a guest to the banquet, there is an additional cost of $35 for each banquet attendee. Please indicate your intention of attending the banquet and provide payment on the registration form.
Tuesday, October 7
Breakfast: Included with the hotel or on your own
Snacks & beverages provided at breaks on both days
Conference Agenda
Keep checking back to see the conference agenda.
Vendor Information
Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at the Minnesota South Fall Pastors Conference! We appreciate your attendance!
The REGISTRATION FORM will be available soon!
The cost per 8’ table with a chair is $50. Please bring your own table coverings, booth signage, and name tag. There is no electricity available.
Please note the following:
Lodging is NOT INCLUDED in the registration cost. Please make your own hotel reservation. See contact information above.
Breakfast is not included. Lunch is available for $15 and the Monday night banquet cost is $35. Please indicate your meal choices on the vendor registration form.
Set-up will take place in the Fellowship Hall.