Professional Leaders Conference 2013

September 23-25, 2013

The NIS Professional Leaders Conference is the key yearly opportunity for leaders to experience collegiality and connect with what is going on in our Synod. All NIS professional leaders (rostered leaders, seminary students, and paid professional congregational leaders) and their spouses are encouraged to come and share in this opportunity.

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Registration Information

Download a registration brochure

Register online

Registration is not complete until payment is received. If registering online, please send check ASAP.

Refunds are not available after 9/15.

Residents (program, meals, & housing)

$180 per person (through 9/1)

$205 per person (after 9/1)

Commuters (program & meals)

$140 per person (through 9/1)

$165 per person (after 9/1)

Single-Day Registration (program & meals)

$100 per person (through 9/1)

$125 per person (after 9/1)


  • ½ price for retired professional leaders and seminarians
  • Deduct $10 for 2 in a room
  • Deduct $20 for 3 in a room

Send registration with payment to
(checks payable to Northern Illinois Synod)

Nancy Corey, Registrar
Augustana College - Lutheran House
Rock Island, IL 61201-2296

ncorey@nisynod.org

309-794-4004

Bring a copy of the ELW for worship.

Tentative Schedule

Monday

9:00-10:45 am Registration

10:45 am Worship

12:00 noon Lunch
(Bishop dines with leaders new to the Synod)

1:00-2:30 pm Dr. Fretheim
On Relating to a Relational God

2:30-5:45 pm Free time

5pm or 6pm (two seatings) Dinner in the Main Building

7:00-8:30 pm NIS PLC Talent Show

Vespers following talent show

PLC Late Night following Vespers

Tuesday

8:10 am Breakfast in the Main Building

9:00-10:45 am Dr. Fretheim
Issues of Divine Self-Limitation

10:45 Worship

12:00 noon Lunch at the Youth Building
(Bishop dines with retired leaders)

1:00-2:30 pm Time with Bishop Wollersheim

2:30-3:20 pm Spouse Gathering

2:30-5:45 pm Free time

5pm or 6pm (two seatings) Dinner at the main building

7:00-8:30 pm Dr. Fretheim
God and the Problem of Suffering

Vespers following presentation

PLC Late Night following Vespers

Wednesday

8:10 am Breakfast at the main building

9:00-10:15 am Dr. Fretheim
God and the Future

10:30 am Worship

11:30 Lunch at the Youth Building & Depart
(Bishop dines with spouses)

Bishop Lane Retreat Center

Bishop Lane Retreat Center

Bishop Lane Retreat Center, located at 7708 East McGregor Road in Rockford, is hidden away in the midst of 90 beautifully wooded acres and landscaped yard.

It’s not unusual to see deer and other wildlife as you enjoy a walk along the lovely pond or through the quiet woods and the outdoor Stations of the Cross.

Find out more at http://blrc.dpsrfd.org.

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Previous Professional Leaders Conferences

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 2010

  • 2009

  • 2008

  • 2007

  • 2006

  • 2005

2012 - The God of the Old Testament in Relationship

  • Rev. Dr. Terrence Fretheim

2009 - Congregational Mission and Evangelism

  • Presenters Richard Bliese and David Cherwien

2008 - Proclamation in the Time of Change

  • Presenters - Craig Satterlee and Larry Peterson

2007 - The Rapture Exposed: The Message of Hope in Revelation

  • Presenters - Barbara Rossing and Bread for the Journey

2006 - Vital Worship in the 21st Century

  • Presenters Robert A Rimbo and Lorraine Brugh

2005 - The Continuing Reformation: Spirituality for Leaders

  • Presenters Matthew Fox and Tom Witt & Mary Preus
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